Nursing homeActive
Mt Baker Care Center
2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225360734418170 certified beds · 57 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2023
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 20● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-12
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Washington DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-02 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-12 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-07 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Washington DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-24Record 505376-20260512-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 505376-20260107-F684
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 505376-20250702-F605
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 505376-20250702-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 505376-20250702-F686
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 505376-20250702-F757
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 505376-20250702-F880
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 505376-20240412-F637
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 505376-20240412-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 505376-20240412-F677
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 505376-20240412-F692
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 505376-20240412-F699
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-10Record 505376-20240412-F880
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-01Record 505376-20240403-F760
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-07Record 505376-20240304-F684
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-15Record 505376-20230107-F641
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-15Record 505376-20230107-F760
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-15Record 505376-20230107-F791
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-15Record 505376-20230107-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-15Record 505376-20230107-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.30
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 0.94 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.00
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 4.37 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.41
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 3.81 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover41%
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover22%
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.5% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 9.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.2% | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 11.4% | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.2% | 12.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Healthcare LLC. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reis-Elbara, Catherine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sekeramayi, Floyd Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clay, James Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clay, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Odita Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merl Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nightingale Healthcare LLC. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Premere Rehab LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reis-Elbara, Catherine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sekeramayi, Floyd Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thomas, Catherine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Regency Pacific Management — 27 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Washington.
No county cost figures on file for Whatcom.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia Bellingham | 0.9 mi | 2026-02-13 | 0314 |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation Bellingham | 2.6 mi | 2026-03-18 | 0435 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham Bellingham | 4.1 mi | 2025-12-05 | 0272 |
| Alderwood Park Health And Rehab Of Cascadia Bellingham | 4.7 mi | 2026-01-16 | 0400 |
| North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Bellingham | 6.9 mi | 2026-06-23 | 18610 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |