Our Story
Conveniently located on the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center campus, Avalon Healthcare – Bellingham provides comprehensive skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services tailored to assist those in need of regaining their strength and mobility following a recent hospital stay before returning home. Our team of compassionate care professionals provides 24-hour skilled nursing care designed to meet the needs of each individual. We specialize in short-term rehabilitation and understand the unique needs of those transitioning from an acute medical setting back to their homes.
The journey back to wellness can be challenging and we understand the importance of having the right support along the way. Our care teams work hand-in-hand to help patients meet their goals, get back on their feet, and return home as soon as possible.
“ My experience with Avalon has been excellent from start to finish. The admission process was incredibly smooth and stress-free — the staff guided us through every step and made everything easy to understand. The nursing team is truly outstanding — attentive, professional, and genuinely caring. They go above and beyond to make sure every patient feels comfortable and well looked after. And the food deserves special mention — it’s delicious, well-balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. I highly recommend Avalon to anyone in the Whatcom or even Skagit county area! ”
“ My mom just spent the last four months of her life at St. Francis in the long-term wing. The admissions process was very smooth (for a medicaid bed). The staff are amazing: professional, friendly, and compassionate. My mom received excellent care and was shown so much gentle kindness in her final days and hours. I am grateful beyond measure. ”
“ My mom was just discharged after approximately 10 weeks at Avalon. I waited until she completed her stay before I left a review because I didn't know if my feelings about Avalon would change over time. From start to finish, I found Avalon amazing. There's not a single person working there that I wouldn't recommend. Some of the highlighted people who made my mom's stay were Preet (my mom loved her and she took good care of her) Emily (this woman is amazing and got to know and advocate for my mom at every turn, and Rani (who is on top of things and took care of everything). Reading some reviews, I think people mistake Rani's matter of fact way of dealing with people as a negative. Rani she shows her care for people by making sure they're taken care of. She does an amazing job with what I'm sure is an incredibly busy schedule. I found her easy to get ahold of and very responsive to any inquiries. She walked us thru all the steps that went from hospital transfer to Avalon until discharge to assisted living. It was all new to us and I don't think we could have done it without her. Sadly, I don't know the names of the people doing the daily big care for my mom (CNAs). She loved her caretakers and had glowing reviews of them and many stopped to give her hugs on the way out. Everyone at Avalon seemed incredibly caring and genuine. If my mom needs another rehab stint, or more significant future care, she has already decided she will go back to Avalon. Oh, and she raved about the food. A+ ”
Committed To Quality
Avalon Healthcare – Bellingham offers more than just 24-hour nursing care, we cater to both the physical and emotional health of our residents and patients. Our care teams work together to create personalized treatment plans to help patients through their care journey. We strive to provide industry-leading outcomes through coordination of all aspects of your care.
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