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St. Francis Of Bellingham
3121 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
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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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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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
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Community Amenities
Room Amenities
Dining
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awayTrader Joe's
0.8 miles awayHaggen Northwest Fresh
0.8 miles awayCornwall Corner Store
0.9 miles awayWinCo Foods
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
James St at Illinois St
0.3 miles awaySunset Dr at Sunset Square
0.5 miles awayJames St at Orchard Dr
0.5 miles awayJames St at Maryland St
0.5 miles awayOrleans at Sunset Square
0.5 miles awayBanks
Skagit State Bank
0.4 miles awayWhatcom Educational Credit Union
0.5 miles awayBanner Bank
0.5 miles awayFirst Federal
0.5 miles awayWestEdge Credit Union
0.7 miles awayHospitals
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
0.0 miles awayAbbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre
19.5 miles awayIsland Hospital
19.8 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awayRite Aid
0.4 miles awayHoagland Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayValley Drug
11.7 miles awayDentists
Meridian Dental Center
0.9 miles awayBayview Dental
1.3 miles awayBellingham Dental Group
2.2 miles awayGentle Dental
2.8 miles awayLynden Dental
11.2 miles awayParks
Sunset Pond
0.3 miles awayMemorial Park
0.3 miles awayCornwall Park
0.4 miles awayBarkley Trail
0.5 miles awayBroadway Park
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Bellis Fair Mall
1.3 miles awayHarbor Center
1.6 miles awayBlossom Commons
1.7 miles awayGrizzly Commercial Park
2.0 miles awayWiser Lake Business Park
9.4 miles awayCulture
Mount Baker Theatre
1.4 miles awayMake.Shift Art Space
1.4 miles awaySylvia Center for the Arts
1.4 miles awayAllied Arts
1.5 miles awayUpFront Theatre
1.7 miles awayRestaurants
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
0.3 miles awayEl Gitano Mexican Restaurant & Lounge
0.3 miles awayXing Panda Palace
0.4 miles awayBlack Forest Steakhouse
0.5 miles awayJeckyl & Hyde Deli
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