Avalon Healthcare Bellingham in BELLINGHAM, WA was fined $106,024 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Avalon Healthcare Bellingham (BELLINGHAM, WA) — $106,024 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Avalon Healthcare Bellingham in BELLINGHAM, WA was fined $106,024 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 43 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


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


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• 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.


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


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.