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Healthcare & Social Assistance · Bellingham, WA

Highland Care Center LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Highland Care Center LLC ranks #88,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$870
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Highland Care Center LLC in Bellingham, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $870. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Highland Care Center LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Beacon Health Management LLC in Pineview, GA is another healthcare & social assistance employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $870 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#88,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Highland Care Center LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Healthcare & Social Assistance per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Highland Care Center LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$870 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Healthcare & Social Assistance employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Highland Care Center LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.43.56.59.512.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUHS OF WESTWOOD PEMB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARE ONE AT LIVINGST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WILMOT CARE CENTER, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CATON PARK NURSING H…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COMMUNITY SUPPORT NE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALAMEDA CARE CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA HEALTH CARE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BRONSON METHODIST HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRESBYTERIAN HOME & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SALVATION ARMY ARC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARRELL MEMORIAL NUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AHAVA MEDICAL & REHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TIERRA SENIOR LIVING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ST. JOHN OF GOD RETI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OUR LADY OF LOURDES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABBEY DENTAL CENTER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERRIMAC MEDICAL INV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HIGHLAND MANOR HEALT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9STATE OF CONNECTICUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Highland Care Center…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Highland Care Center LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Healthcare & Social Assistance peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Highland Care Center LLC in the Healthcare & Social Assistance enforcement ledger

Healthcare & Social Assistance sector: Highland Care Center LLC is the #2,047 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 2,466 employers with nonzero fines ($870).

How Highland Care Center LLC Compares

Highland Care Center LLC's 4.50 violations per inspection compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector average of 1.1 violations per employer.

Against the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-12-03

Last Inspection

2013-12-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$435

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,757

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $435 per inspection vs. the Healthcare & Social Assistance average of $1,757.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,060

Current Penalty Amount

$870

Penalty Reduction

17.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $190 from the initial assessment of $1,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Healthcare & Social Assistance

How Highland Care Center LLC compares to the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector, which has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Highland Care Center LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.7
Violations 9 1.1
Total Penalty $870 $1,181
Avg Penalty per Inspection $435 $1,757
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Nationwide Healthcare & Social Assistance peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Highland Care Center LLC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($870 here).

Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Corvallis LLC $870 OR Villas del Sol Assisted Living LLC $870 TX Beacon Health Management LLC $870 GA Presbyterian Nursing Home INC $875 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Uhs of Westwood Pembroke 2 insp. Pembroke, MA Care One at Livingston Assisted Living 2 insp. Livingston, NJ Wilmot Care Center, INC. 2 insp. Wilmot, SD Caton Park Nursing Home 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Healthcare & Social Assistance

Showing 5 of 17944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Evergreen Oregon Healthcare Corvallis LLC
Corvallis, OR
3 inspections $870
Beacon Health Management LLC
Pineview, GA
2 inspections $870
Presbyterian Nursing Home INC
Ontario, OR
2 inspections $875
New Bridge Foundation, INC., DBA New Bridge Founda
Berkeley, CA
2 inspections $875
The Bay at Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center
Burlington, WI
3 inspections $863

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highland Care Center LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Highland Care Center LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Healthcare & Social Assistance industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Highland Care Center LLC have? ▼
Highland Care Center LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $870.
How many OSHA inspections has Highland Care Center LLC had? ▼
Highland Care Center LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-03 and the most recent on 2013-12-03. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Highland Care Center LLC? ▼
Highland Care Center LLC has been assessed $870 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,060 (a 17.9% reduction).
Does Highland Care Center LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Highland Care Center LLC has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Highland Care Center LLC operate in? ▼
Highland Care Center LLC operates in the Healthcare & Social Assistance sector (NAICS code 623110). This industry has 17,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 12,060 total OSHA inspections and $21.19M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Highland Care Center LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Highland Care Center LLC ranks #88,099 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Highland Care Center LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Highland Care Center LLC's total OSHA penalty of $870 is below the Healthcare & Social Assistance industry average of $1,181 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.7 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beacon Health Management LLC in Pineview, GA is a similar healthcare & social assistance employer with $870 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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