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Shuksan Healthcare Center
1530 James Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Shuksan Healthcare Center Description
Welcome to Shuksan Healthcare Center
A family of friendly faces encouraging wellness, humor, happiness and a sense of purpose. In the charming York neighborhood of beautiful Bellingham, Washington, Shuksan Healthcare Center is a short-term rehabilitation and recovery care community for individuals after hospitalization.
Shuksan Healthcare Center is a privately-owned, 52-bed short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the charming York neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington.
Our motto to be “a family of friendly faces encouraging wellness, humor, happiness and a sense of purpose” is at the heart of what we do each and every day. We have built an environment that exudes the feeling of home for our residents and have taken great measures to ensure that when you walk through our doors you will sense the warmth and love that embodies our facility and the philosophy from which we care for our residents.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Excellent place with great care.
- Located in the beautiful city of Bellingham, Shuksan Health Center is praised for good patient care and its proximity to downtown, offering many activities.
- Shuksan provided skilled nursing care that helped a patient recover after a fall and surgery.
- Positive interactions and convenient location noted by a reviewer.
- Physical rehabilitation services at Shuksan helped a patient recover quickly, with staff providing thoughtfulness and encouragement.
- Personalized care and fun activities highlighted by a patient's family member.
- Touring the facility left a positive impression due to friendly staff and the presence of pets.
- Staff described as caring, devoted, and hardworking, striving to meet diverse needs.
- A detailed account of a patient's recovery from severe conditions, praising Shuksan's staff for their patience and care, leading to significant improvement and return to home life.
- Enjoyable experiences shared by a visitor who played piano there and a friend who lived there years ago.
- Extensive praise for the loving and caring environment, professional and kind staff, and effective therapy and care services.
Negative Review:
- A reviewer advises to avoid the facility, criticizing the level of patient care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 52
Total current residents: 32
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 7
Number of
substantiated complaints: 10
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $25650
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-02 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-02 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish methods for sharing information. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-08-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-24 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-03-30 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2018-03-30 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2018-03-30 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2018-03-30 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2018-03-30 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2018-03-30 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-06-18 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-10-15 | $32,550 |
| 2018-12-19 | $16,675 |
| 2019-06-27 | $78,120 |
| 2020-10-16 | $10,650 |
| 2023-02-17 | $15,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Bellingham which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 85,146 (large town).
- The average income is $71,658, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 67
- Low Temperature: 39
- Average Temperature: 52.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 173 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 178 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year
- The median age is 30.7 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 5.52% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 10.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 79% White.
- The crime rate is 13.48 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 11.44 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.54 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 179.0, Moderate Days 3.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Grocery Outlet
0.3 miles awayFred Meyer
0.4 miles awaySmart Foodservice Warehouse Stores
0.5 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.5 miles awayCommunity Food Coop
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Lincoln St at Potter St
0.3 miles awayState St at Meador Ave
0.3 miles awayState St at Grant St
0.3 miles awayState St at Ellis St
0.4 miles awayForest St at Ellis St
0.4 miles awayBanks
Heritage Bank
0.4 miles awayKeyBank
0.4 miles awayWhidbey Island Bank
0.4 miles awayWhatcom Educational Credit Union
0.5 miles awaySkagit Bank
0.5 miles awayHospitals
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
1.6 miles awayIsland Hospital
18.4 miles awayPeaceHealth United General Medical Center
19.5 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayHoagland Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayValley Drug
13.0 miles awayDentists
Bellingham Dental Group
0.7 miles awayBayview Dental
0.9 miles awayGentle Dental
1.3 miles awayMeridian Dental Center
2.3 miles awayLynden Dental
12.7 miles awayParks
York Community Farm
0.1 miles awayCivic Athletic Complex
0.2 miles awayWhatcom Creek Trail
0.2 miles awayRock Hill Neighborhood Park
0.3 miles awayDowner Field
0.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Harbor Center
1.5 miles awayBellis Fair Mall
2.7 miles awayBlossom Commons
3.2 miles awayGrizzly Commercial Park
3.5 miles awayWiser Lake Business Park
10.9 miles awayCulture
Allied Arts
0.6 miles awayMount Baker Theatre
0.6 miles awayMake.Shift Art Space
0.7 miles awaySylvia Center for the Arts
0.8 miles awayUpFront Theatre
0.8 miles awayRestaurants
Sol De Mexico
0.4 miles awayCasa Que Pasa
0.5 miles awayArlis's Restaurant
0.5 miles awayThe Copper Hog Gastropub
0.5 miles awayD'Anna's Cafe Italiano
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