Christian Health Care Center
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington · CCN 505406 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Christian Health Care Center 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 122 certified beds, 100 residents a day on average. 12 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $22,081.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.82782 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.25486 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.10359 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% (registered nurses 24.1%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-06-12 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-26 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-27 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-27 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-20 |
| 2024-08-21 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-21 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-16 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | Fine | $22,081 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sp Consulting Services Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-24 |
| Sp Consulting Services Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-10-13 |
| Lee, Angie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2001-01-01 |
| Lewis, Heather Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Myers, Tonja Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-07-01 |
| De Young, Kevin Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-30 |
| Myers, Tonja Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-01 |
| Aupperlee, Jeanne Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-01-29 |
| Buys, Vincent Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-30 |
| Gibson, Emily Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-01-30 |
| Friesen, Josh Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2026-03-02 |
| Lee, Angie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-08-15 |
| Lewis, Heather Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-12-01 |
| Myers, Tonja Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Whatcom County.