Nursing Home
Christian Health Care Center
Certified beds
122
Avg. 100 residents a day
Ownership
Non-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Jan 1992
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jan 1992
CMS rating
5
Much above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Washington avgWA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.83 | 4.36 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.25 | 0.94 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.86 | 2.66 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 4.10 | 3.80 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Washington avgWA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 24.1% | 45.4% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Washington and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (193 Washington and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
2health deficiencies
Jun 12, 2026 · 2 standard, 0 complaint
Washington average: 15.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Washington average: 15.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
8health deficiencies
May 27, 2025 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines1 fine · $22,081
Payment denials0
Infection control citations0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 122 Medicare-certified beds
Location
855 Aaron Dr, Lynden, WA 98264
Whatcom County · 1.1 mi from the center of Lynden
Facility details
OwnershipNon-profit corporation
Medicare approvedJan 1, 1992
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number505406
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 18, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 18, 2026.