All citations for Avalon Healthcare Bellingham

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 5, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 5, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.