Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505406) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,081
Phone: (360) 354-4434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christian Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Christian Health Care Center reports 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Christian Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,081.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Christian Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1992. The facility maintains 122 certified beds with an average of 100.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Christian Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.82782 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25486 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,081.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the CMS data reviewed.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Christian Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.82782 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.25486 RN hours, with 33.3% nursing staff turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,081.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 122 certified beds and an average of 100.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was provided in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 3603544434 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3603544434 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505406?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.