Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation
Bellingham, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505098) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $74,794 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (360) 733-9161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of about 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 55.2%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $74,794.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation is a 52-bed skilled nursing facility in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, with an average of 45.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1967 and is operated as a for-profit corporation. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the staffing rating is 2 out of 5, while the quality measures (QM) rating is notably higher at 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $74,794.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. Families should review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare for details on the circumstances behind these penalties.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 55.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $74,794.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 52 beds and has an average of 45.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 2, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at 3607339161 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3607339161 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505098?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.