Jim Roth, who spent nearly two decades as a pastor in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, recently joined Christian Health Care Center as a chaplain. Together, they deliver spiritual support services to our long-term care residents, therapeutic rehab patients and their...
CHCC works hard to recruit, retain skilled team members
We count some pretty special people among our team at Christian Health Care Center. Every day, those who work here — nurses, NACs, cooks, chaplains, housekeepers, you name it — bring comfort to families and provide compassionate care to those who need it. That’s...
Celebrating volunteers at CHCC
A smile, a hug, a shake of the hand — every day, we see how simple acts like these from Christian Health Care Center volunteers can put huge smiles on the faces of our residents. There’s nothing like positive human interaction to brighten someone’s day, and it’s for...
Medicare beneficiaries will soon be getting new cards, identity numbers
To avoid identity theft, we’re always told not to leave the house with important documents — birth certificates, social security cards, etc. — that can be lost or stolen. But for Medicare beneficiaries, this has always been hard advice to follow. Our Social Security...
CHCC launches antibiotic stewardship program
The overuse of antibiotics has created a real problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, antibiotics are among the medications most often prescribed in nursing homes, with up to 70 percent of residents receiving at least one course of...
Music, animal therapy working wonders at CHCC
There is something wonderful about the power of music. Recently at Christian Health Care Center, we’ve begun inviting a music therapist, Yukiko Nasu, to visit residents in our skilled health care facility. Yuki, who lives in Lynden, visits weekly with her harp and her...
Long-term care insurance ― is it right for you?
As our loved ones age, we begin to think about life after home: Will my mom or dad be living in a nursing home, long-term care center, rest home or skilled nursing facility? The 24-hour medical care that the elderly receive in a long-term care facility is one enormous...
CHCC moves 500th patient beyond rehab
This article was originally published in the Lynden Tribune. LYNDEN — Five years after its inception, the care transitions program at Christian Health Care Center recently celebrated a major milestone, helping its 500th patient successfully transition from a hospital...
Legacy gifts say ‘thank you’ while supporting important programs at CHCC
Because of the type of care we provide at Christian Health Care Center, our staff have the opportunity to spend a lot of quality time with many amazing people. It truly is a blessing for us to play such a part in so many lives on a day-to-day basis. All of the people...
How to maintain independence while living in long-term care
Among the most common reasons that people avoid staying in long-term care is the perceived lack of independence. But in many cases, transitioning from home to long-term care can actually free up a person’s time and energy for the things he or she enjoys most....








