AVAMERE BELLINGHAM HEALTH CARE & REHAB SERVICES

📍 1200 BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, bellingham, WA 98225 📞 3607349295 🛏️ 84 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐
2/5

Inspection History Overview

157
Total Violations
6 years of data
$162,285
Total Fines
9 penalties
0
Inspections
No data available
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2022 29 violations

Tag 0610 D Oct 25, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Nov 11, 2022
Tag 0842 D Oct 25, 2022

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Nov 11, 2022
Tag 0690 D Oct 6, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Oct 31, 2022
Tag 0880 D Oct 6, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 31, 2022
Tag 0554 D Aug 23, 2022

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0561 D Aug 23, 2022

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0578 D Aug 9, 2022

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0582 D Aug 9, 2022

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0607 D Aug 9, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0609 D Aug 9, 2022

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0610 D Aug 9, 2022

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0623 D Aug 9, 2022

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0641 D Aug 9, 2022

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0655 E Aug 9, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0656 D Aug 9, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0657 E Aug 9, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0685 D Aug 9, 2022

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0687 D Aug 9, 2022

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0689 D Aug 9, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022
Tag 0698 D Aug 9, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Sep 15, 2022

2021 14 violations

Tag 0600 D Dec 16, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Tag 0760 D Dec 16, 2021

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Jan 27, 2022
Tag 0554 D Oct 22, 2021

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Tag 0580 D Oct 22, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Tag 0610 E Oct 22, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Tag 0657 D Oct 22, 2021

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Tag 0689 E Oct 22, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Tag 0770 F Oct 22, 2021

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 25, 2021
Tag 0600 G Aug 9, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2021
Tag 0607 G Aug 9, 2021

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Sep 11, 2021
Tag 0610 D Aug 9, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 9, 2021
Tag 0880 E May 12, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 15, 2021
Tag 0580 E Mar 22, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Apr 20, 2021
Tag 0689 D Mar 22, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Apr 20, 2021

2020 11 violations

Tag 0641 D Nov 19, 2020

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jan 15, 2021
Tag 0657 D Nov 19, 2020

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 15, 2021
Tag 0687 D Nov 19, 2020

Provide appropriate foot care.

✓ Corrected: Jan 15, 2021
Tag 0842 D Nov 19, 2020

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 15, 2021
Tag 0600 K Feb 10, 2020

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020
Tag 0610 J Feb 10, 2020

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020
Tag 0744 D Feb 10, 2020

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020
Tag 0835 F Feb 10, 2020

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020
Tag 0838 F Feb 10, 2020

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020
Tag 0943 E Feb 10, 2020

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020
Tag 0947 E Feb 10, 2020

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

✓ Corrected: Mar 5, 2020

2019 51 violations

Tag 0660 D Dec 31, 2019

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2020
Tag 0607 D Nov 5, 2019

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Nov 27, 2019
Tag 0550 E May 20, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0554 D May 20, 2019

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0561 D May 20, 2019

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0578 D May 20, 2019

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0580 D May 20, 2019

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0584 E May 20, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0600 G May 20, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0609 D May 20, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0610 E May 20, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0622 D May 20, 2019

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0623 D May 20, 2019

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0636 D May 20, 2019

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0637 D May 20, 2019

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0641 D May 20, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0644 D May 20, 2019

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0645 D May 20, 2019

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0657 E May 20, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0660 D May 20, 2019

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2019

2018 36 violations

Tag 0610 D Dec 19, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2019
Tag 0656 D Dec 19, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 21, 2019
Tag 0609 D Oct 31, 2018

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Nov 30, 2018
Tag 0686 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Nov 30, 2018
Tag 0610 D Oct 3, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Nov 30, 2018
Tag 0622 D Oct 3, 2018

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Nov 30, 2018
Tag 0657 D Oct 3, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 30, 2018
Tag 0550 E May 18, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0558 D May 18, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0561 D May 18, 2018

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0585 D May 18, 2018

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0610 D May 18, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0641 E May 18, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0655 E May 18, 2018

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0656 E May 18, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0657 D May 18, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0677 E May 18, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0679 D May 18, 2018

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0685 D May 18, 2018

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018
Tag 0688 D May 18, 2018

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2018

2017 16 violations

Tag 0323 G Nov 13, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 14, 2017
Tag 0241 D Apr 4, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0242 D Apr 4, 2017

Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0278 D Apr 4, 2017

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0285 D Apr 4, 2017

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0309 D Apr 4, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0310 D Apr 4, 2017

Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0312 D Apr 4, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0314 D Apr 4, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0315 D Apr 4, 2017

Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0323 D Apr 4, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0329 D Apr 4, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0353 E Apr 4, 2017

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0428 D Apr 4, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0441 E Apr 4, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017
Tag 0514 D Apr 4, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 21, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 3 penalties totaling $24,750

$9,750
Fine
October 6, 2022
$15,000
Fine
June 30, 2022
$9,750
Fine
June 30, 2022
Average: $12,375 | Range: $9,750 - $15,000

2021 2 penalties totaling $1,638

$983
Fine
June 7, 2021
$655
Fine
May 10, 2021
Average: $819 | Range: $655 - $983

2020 1 penalties totaling $80,902

$80,902
Fine
February 10, 2020
Average: $80,902 | Range: $80,902 - $80,902

2019 1 penalties totaling $39,692

$39,692
Fine
May 20, 2019
Average: $39,692 | Range: $39,692 - $39,692

2018 1 penalties totaling $7,803

$7,803
Fine
April 5, 2018
Average: $7,803 | Range: $7,803 - $7,803

2017 1 penalties totaling $7,500

$7,500
Fine
November 13, 2017
Average: $7,500 | Range: $7,500 - $7,500

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Ownership Information

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Independent (Not part of a chain)
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