PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County
800 E Chestnut St, Ste 2005(3 ratings)· Bellingham average: 4.4
Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 3.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2022
Home Health Compare
PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County is a home health agency serving Bellingham, Washington offering Home Health. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews.
About PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County
PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Bellingham, WA and has been Medicare certified since 2022. Services offered in the home include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services and home health aide visits. The agency is a nonprofit organization.
Medicare rates the quality of patient care at PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on how quickly care starts, how often patients improve at walking, bathing and managing medications, and how often they are readmitted to the hospital.
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered clinical care at home, typically after a hospital stay or during recovery, and Medicare covers it in full when the patient qualifies. Families who need ongoing help with daily living, such as bathing, meals and companionship, should also compare non-medical home care agencies nearby.
Types of Care at PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County
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Medicare Quality of Care
PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2022). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
3.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
Services offered
- Skilled nursing
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medical social services
- Home health aide
What patients say
5.0 / 5 patient survey rating
- Would definitely recommend the agency81%US 79%
- Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1089%US 85%
- Care was given in a professional way91%US 89%
- The team communicated well88%US 86%
- The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety85%US 82%
297 completed patient surveys, 27% response rate.
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community95%US 80%Better than
- Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)9%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral86%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around87%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed83%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing90%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved92%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly88%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations81%US 61%
Service area
PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County reports serving 15 ZIP codes, including Bellingham, Acme, Blaine, Custer, Deming, Everson, Ferndale, Leavenworth, Lynden, Maple Falls and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 507307. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County offer?
PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County offers Home Health.
Where is PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County located?
PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County is located at 800 E Chestnut St, Ste 200 in Bellingham, Washington.
Does Medicare cover care from PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County?
Yes. PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with PeaceHealth Home Health of Whatcom County and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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