Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Nursing Home Facility
456 C Street, Blaine, WA 98230
Stafholt saw its beginning in Blaine in 1944 when the Icelandic League of North America raised funds to build its Icelandic Old Folks Home at 360 D Street. It was called Stafholt, an Icelandic word meaning “safe place or shelter,” and has been a special part of the heritage of the Blaine community ever since. In July 1986, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society took ownership of the Stafholt Icelandic Old Folks Home. The name Stafholt remains as a tribute and reminder of its Icelandic heritage.
Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 235 communities in our directory.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Whatcom County average of roughly 81%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.
The community is located in Whatcom County, WA.
Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia offers nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 52%
- Last health inspection February 2026