Non profit - Corporation ·
122 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Christian Health Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lynden, Washington. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, below the Washington average of 4.39. Its most recent inspection on May 27, 2025 cited 8 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
How Christian Health Care Center compares
This facility vs. the Washington and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Washington avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.30
4.39
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.08
0.88
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.53
2.69
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
38.3%
46.7%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
8.0
17.1
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.30
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.08
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.68
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.53
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.83
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
38.3%
Registered Nurses
33.3%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
May 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
8
Total Deficiencies Found
68
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Christian Health Care Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · May 27, 2025
Potential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Aug 21, 2024
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Aug 21, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Apr 13, 2023
About This Facility
Address
855 Aaron Drive Lynden, WA 98264
CMS Certification #
505406
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
122
Avg Residents/Day
97.8
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1992-01-01
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Christian Health Care Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Christian Health Care Center reports 4.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Washington average of 4.39.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
Christian Health Care Center is certified for 122 beds.
Admissions at Christian Health Care Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (360) 354-4434. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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