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Mt Baker Care Center
2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Mt Baker Care Center, in Bellingham, Washington, is certified for 70 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Regency Pacific Management chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 41.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Whatcom Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 41 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.6 | 71.9 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.0% | 52.3% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $47,182 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Jul 2025, 12 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.0%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.6% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.2% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Clay & Davis Mt Baker Development L L C. Chain: Regency Pacific Management (27 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Healthcare LLC. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2012 |
| Merl Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| Nightingale Healthcare LLC. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2025 |
| Premere Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Whatcom County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | Bellingham | 102 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 41.2 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | Bellingham | 105 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 27.6 | $32K | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Christian Health Care Center | Lynden | 122 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 9.8 | $22K | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Stafholt Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Blaine | 57 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 71.9 | $47K | 6 May 2026 |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Bellingham | 44 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 84.1 | $64K | 13 Feb 2026 |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Bellingham | 122 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 97 | 79.5 | $296K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation | Bellingham | 52 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 57 | 109.6 | $75K | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Whatcom County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mt Baker Care Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Mt Baker Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mt Baker Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.0 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mt Baker Care Center?
It is part of the Regency Pacific Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nightingale Healthcare LLC.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mt Baker Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.