Mt Baker Care Center
2905 Connelly Avenue · Bellingham, WA · 98225 · 3607344181
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Regency Pacific Management
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.71 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 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 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 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 February 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505376 · certified since April 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.