ElderGrade
A

93/100

Excellent

Mt Baker Care Center

2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 8 in Whatcom County (360) 734-4181
Certified beds
70
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

26/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.3 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 41% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.00 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.30 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.41 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 41.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 2, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 12, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 7, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 2, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 12, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT, which operates 27 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CLAY, JAMES Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DAVIS, ODITA Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CLAY, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MERL INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PREMERE REHAB LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD Individual ADP OF THE SNF
THOMAS, CATHERINE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Mt Baker Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mt Baker Care Center? +

Mt Baker Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (93 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Mt Baker Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 5.00 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mt Baker Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 20 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mt Baker Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mt Baker Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.