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St. Francis Of Bellingham

3121 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,946

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,904
  • Average State Price: $7,624
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • St. Francis Of Bellingham Description

    St. Francis Of Bellingham is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Bellingham, Washington and is part of the Avamere network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the 18th highest rated community in the city out of 21 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    St. Francis Of Bellingham
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 41 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 15 out of 23 communities in Bellingham
  • Ranking in State: 604 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.1
    Avamere
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 944 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Washington

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers found the facility to be a very nice place that made them feel at home, with great service and a friendly, hospitable staff.
    • Several reviews highlighted the exceptional care and consideration given to residents, particularly noting the compassionate support provided to families by the staff working in collaboration with Hospice.
    • Staff members were praised for their teamwork, and the facility was commended for its cleanliness, organization, and the quality of care provided.
    • Some reviewers expressed satisfaction with their experience, mentioning that the facility felt homey, clean, and well-organized, and that the staff were attentive to needs in a timely manner.
    • Gratitude was expressed for the compassionate care received by family members, with staff going above and beyond to meet needs and make residents comfortable.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns were raised about safety, sanitation, and the over-medication of residents, with one review describing the treatment as inhumane.
    • There were complaints about professional conduct, including issues with communication and hiring practices, particularly affecting a student planning to take training through the facility.
    • Some reviews criticized the medical care provided, including instances of medication being administered against doctor's orders.
    • There were allegations of staff being treated poorly and used as scapegoats for mistakes made within the facility.
    • One reviewer had a negative experience with the facility's social work department, describing it as "shady".

    Mixed Feedback:

    While many reviews praise the facility for its caring staff, great service, and cleanliness, there are significant concerns regarding the treatment of residents and staff, as well as issues with management and communication. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these points carefully.


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    Health

    Physical therapy

    Occupational therapy

    Speech-language therapy

    Personalized assessments

    Full-time care and supervision

    Skilled nursing care


    Services

    Primary care

    Short-term respite stays

    Physician

    Direct work with your physician

    Reach therapy goals


    Activities

    Individual and group activities

    In-house library

    Spiritual services

    Recreation services

    Mental health

    Rehabilitation


    Community Amenities

    Beautiful courtyard

    Greenhouse

    Garden area

    Living rooms

    Dining room

    Special events


    Room Amenities

    Home-like atmosphere

    Personal wheelchair assessment

    24-hour nurse call system


    Dining

    Restaurant-style dining

    In-room meal service

    Specialized diets



    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 E Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2023-06-22 2023-07-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-23 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2023-01-11 2023-01-31 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-26 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-07-26 2022-08-25 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-25 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-24 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-07-26 2022-09-29 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-26 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-26 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-26 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-07-26 2022-08-26 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2017-09-06 $37,791
    2018-01-24 $6,000
    2018-11-05 $98,891
    2020-03-16 $268,198
    2020-03-16 $123,437
    2020-03-16 $253,204
    2020-09-01 $80,828
    2020-09-01 $52,699
    2020-09-01 $40,414
    2021-01-19 $13,000
    2021-01-19 $20,000
    2021-03-08 $650
    2021-11-10 $309,604
    2021-11-10 $20,000
    2021-11-10 $229,389
    2022-05-25 $95,550
    2022-05-25 $65,090
    2022-07-29 $71,715
    2022-07-29 $110,330
    2022-12-01 $9,750
    2023-03-08 $95,901

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2020-03-16 20
    2021-11-10 127
    2022-12-01 20

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Bellingham which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 85,146 (large town).
    • The average income is $71,658, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 67
      • Low Temperature: 39
      • Average Temperature: 52.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 173 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 178 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 30.7 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 5.52% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 10.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 79% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 13.48 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 11.44 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.54 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 179.0, Moderate Days 3.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Safeway
    0.5 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.8 miles away
    Haggen Northwest Fresh
    0.8 miles away
    Cornwall Corner Store
    0.9 miles away
    WinCo Foods
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    James St at Illinois St
    0.3 miles away
    Sunset Dr at Sunset Square
    0.5 miles away
    James St at Orchard Dr
    0.5 miles away
    James St at Maryland St
    0.5 miles away
    Orleans at Sunset Square
    0.5 miles away

    Banks

    Skagit State Bank
    0.4 miles away
    Whatcom Educational Credit Union
    0.5 miles away
    Banner Bank
    0.5 miles away
    First Federal
    0.5 miles away
    WestEdge Credit Union
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
    0.0 miles away
    Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre
    19.5 miles away
    Island Hospital
    19.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.4 miles away
    Hoagland Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    2.1 miles away
    Valley Drug
    11.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Meridian Dental Center
    0.9 miles away
    Bayview Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Bellingham Dental Group
    2.2 miles away
    Gentle Dental
    2.8 miles away
    Lynden Dental
    11.2 miles away

    Parks

    Sunset Pond
    0.3 miles away
    Memorial Park
    0.3 miles away
    Cornwall Park
    0.4 miles away
    Barkley Trail
    0.5 miles away
    Broadway Park
    0.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Bellis Fair Mall
    1.3 miles away
    Harbor Center
    1.6 miles away
    Blossom Commons
    1.7 miles away
    Grizzly Commercial Park
    2.0 miles away
    Wiser Lake Business Park
    9.4 miles away

    Culture

    Mount Baker Theatre
    1.4 miles away
    Make.Shift Art Space
    1.4 miles away
    Sylvia Center for the Arts
    1.4 miles away
    Allied Arts
    1.5 miles away
    UpFront Theatre
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
    0.3 miles away
    El Gitano Mexican Restaurant & Lounge
    0.3 miles away
    Xing Panda Palace
    0.4 miles away
    Black Forest Steakhouse
    0.5 miles away
    Jeckyl & Hyde Deli
    0.7 miles away

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