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Mt Baker Care Center

2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 734-4181 70 beds 5-star Medicare rating
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Mt Baker Care Center is a 5-star rated nursing home in Bellingham, WA with 70 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 5/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 5/5.

The facility has 58 health violations on record. Most recent inspection: April 12, 2024.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Washington public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Data current as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Fines and Penalties by Year

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Health Violations by Year

2024 8 violations
Tag 0637 D Apr 12, 2024

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected: May 10, 2024
Tag 0656 D Apr 12, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: May 10, 2024
Tag 0677 E Apr 12, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected: May 10, 2024
Tag 0692 D Apr 12, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: May 10, 2024
Tag 0699 D Apr 12, 2024

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected: May 10, 2024
Tag 0880 D Apr 12, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 10, 2024
Tag 0760 D Apr 3, 2024

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: May 1, 2024
Tag 0684 D Mar 4, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
2023 5 violations
Tag 0641 D Jan 7, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Feb 15, 2023
Tag 0760 D Jan 7, 2023

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected: Feb 15, 2023
Tag 0791 D Jan 7, 2023

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected: Feb 15, 2023
Tag 0801 F Jan 7, 2023

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.

Corrected: Feb 15, 2023
Tag 0812 F Jan 7, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Feb 15, 2023
2019 15 violations
Tag 0561 D Dec 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0567 D Dec 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0578 D Dec 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0585 E Dec 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0609 F Dec 16, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0610 D Dec 16, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0641 D Dec 16, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0684 D Dec 16, 2019

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0689 D Dec 16, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0690 D Dec 16, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0695 D Dec 16, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0698 D Dec 16, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0755 D Dec 16, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0849 D Dec 16, 2019

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
Tag 0880 D Dec 16, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2020
2018 17 violations
Tag 0550 D Oct 31, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0582 D Oct 31, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0584 D Oct 31, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0645 D Oct 31, 2018

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0656 D Oct 31, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0657 D Oct 31, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0677 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0679 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0684 G Oct 31, 2018

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0692 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0695 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0697 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0756 D Oct 31, 2018

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0757 D Oct 31, 2018

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0758 D Oct 31, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0842 D Oct 31, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
Tag 0880 D Oct 31, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Dec 14, 2018
2017 13 violations
Tag 0323 G Oct 24, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

Corrected: Nov 13, 2017
Tag 0176 D Sep 20, 2017

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0226 D Sep 20, 2017

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0246 D Sep 20, 2017

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0253 E Sep 20, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0279 D Sep 20, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0282 D Sep 20, 2017

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0285 D Sep 20, 2017

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0329 D Sep 20, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0334 E Sep 20, 2017

Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0371 E Sep 20, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0456 E Sep 20, 2017

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Tag 0514 D Sep 20, 2017

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Mt Baker Care Center

What violations has Mt Baker Care Center received?
Mt Baker Care Center has 58 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Mt Baker Care Center?
Mt Baker Care Center has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Mt Baker Care Center last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Mt Baker Care Center safe?
Safety at Mt Baker Care Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Mt Baker Care Center?
Phone: (360) 734-4181. Address: 2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Mt Baker Care Center offer?
Mt Baker Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 70 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Bellingham, WA?
Compare Mt Baker Care Center with other nursing homes in Bellingham, WA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

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Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia 3/5 127 44
Avamere Bellingham Health Care & Rehab Services 2/5 158 84
North Cascades Health And Rehabilitation 2/5 171 122
Shuksan Rehabilitation And Health Care 1/5 180 52

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: April 12, 2024 · Methodology · Editorial standards · Report an error

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