Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-17 | 11 | 2026-02-17 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-25 | 10 | 2025-03-25 | 25 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-02-09 | 20 | 2024-02-09 | 26 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
456 C Street · Blaine, WA 98230 · Whatcom County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-17 | 11 | 2026-02-17 | 9 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-25 | 10 | 2025-03-25 | 25 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-02-09 | 20 | 2024-02-09 | 26 |
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 23 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29 · complaintProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-30 · complaintProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-30 · complaintEstablish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-24Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03 · complaintConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-22Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-22Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-22Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-22Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-10 | Fine | $32,890 | 0 |
| 2023-12-26 | Fine | $14,292 | 0 |
| 2023-12-26 | Payment Denial | $0 | 42 |
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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
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