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Christian Health Care Center

855 Aaron Drive, Lynden, WA 98264

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Christian Health Care Center is a nursing home in Lynden, Washington. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 27, 2025 from $33,970 to $22,081.

  3. Health inspection on June 12, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2025.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on June 12, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2026.

    • Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 27, 2025 from $40,290 to $33,970.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0610 from the health inspection on May 27, 2025.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. Health inspection on May 27, 2025

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    56 of 193 Washington homes (29%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $22,081 on May 27, 2025.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

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  9. Fire safety inspection on May 27, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. Health inspection on August 21, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(360) 354-4434
Last standard health inspection
June 12, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds
122
Residents per day, on average
96.3
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Christian Health Care Center
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Washington average (12 vs 50).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Christian Health Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists June 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Christian Health Care Center have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since August 21, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Christian Health Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $22,081 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Christian Health Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Christian Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.