CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 142 beds available, 58 more than the average in Whatcom County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 89.6 residents during that period.
Christian Health Care Center boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Washington.
During the quarter, North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Whatcom County, with 122 beds available. Alderwood Park Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia came in third place, with 102 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Christian Health Care Center has already spent a total of $96,740 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Whatcom County, Washington.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Health Care Center | 5 |
| 2 | North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 3 | Alderwood Park Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 3 |
| 4 | MT Baker Care Center | 5 |
| 5 | Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 1 |
| 6 | Shuksan Healthcare Center | 2 |
| 7 | Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 3 |
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