Christian Health Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise caring and professional nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 12 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is frequently praised for its clean environment and dedicated, professional staff, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. However, families should be proactive about communication; ensure you establish a clear point of contact for medical updates to avoid the administrative hurdles noted by some reviewers.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
12 reviews on Google“Christian Health Care Center is generally regarded as a clean and well-maintained facility with a staff that many families describe as caring and professional. While many reviewers praise the quality of care and the facility's environment, some families have reported significant challenges regarding communication and administrative follow-through, particularly concerning medical treatment coordination.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Caring and professional nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- High quality of resident care
- Responsive to resident needs
Concerns
- Poor communication between staff and family members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 13 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; what is the best way for families to stay in the loop regarding their loved one's daily care and updates?
- 2Given the importance of medication management, could you walk me through your process for ensuring accuracy and timely administration for residents?
- 3With your 5-star CMS rating, what specific programs or daily activities do you find are most effective at keeping residents engaged and feeling at home?
- 4How do you ensure that communication between nursing staff and family members remains consistent and proactive, especially regarding changes in health status?
- 5Regarding the recent health inspection reports, could you share how the team has addressed those specific areas to ensure the highest standard of care moving forward?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating immediately with the family?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff at Lynden CHCC were caring and competent. The facility was clean and room was large. Communication between staff and family was not to my liking.”
“The caring and professional staff go above and beyond to help the residents live their best life with dignity and joy. The staff takes the time to listen to and address the unique needs of each resident.”
“I am aware of the general care of the residents as I have been a caregiver myself and was in activities....so when I say the residents are well taken care of - I MEAN IT!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Christian Health Care Center has 19 deficiencies across 3 surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, indicating families haven't filed formal reports. The facility shows recurring problems with electrical systems and emergency preparedness, along with issues in medication management and infection control. All deficiencies have correction dates, suggesting the facility addresses identified problems, though some areas like electrical systems appear multiple times across different survey periods.
May 27, 2025Routine11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Aug 21, 2024Routine2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Apr 13, 2023Routine6
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 27, 2025
$33,970
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Christian Health Care Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
12 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit chcclynden.org
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