MT BAKER CARE CENTER
Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1991-04-01, MT BAKER CARE CENTER is a 70-bed nursing home in BELLINGHAM, Washington, averaging 56.6 residents a day.
Has MT BAKER CARE CENTER been cited for violations?
CMS lists 20 health-inspection deficiencies for MT BAKER CARE CENTER since 2023-01-07, 15 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-12.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2026-01-07 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2025-07-02 | F0605, F0656, F0686, F0757, F0880 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-04-12 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E |
| 2024-04-12 | F0637, F0656, F0692, F0699, F0880 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-04-03 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2024-03-04 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2023-01-07 | F0801, F0812 | 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-01-07 | F0641, F0760, F0791 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D |
How is MT BAKER CARE CENTER staffed?
| Measure | This facility | WA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.00317 | 4.36934 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 41.0 | 45.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 56.6 | 76.0 |
Who owns MT BAKER CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?
MT BAKER CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name CLAY & DAVIS MT BAKER DEVELOPMENT L L C and belongs to the REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | CLAY, JAMES, DAVIS, ODITA | since 07/28/1998 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CLAY, JAMES | since 11/11/2003 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC., REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE, SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD | since 01/01/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | MERL INC, NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC., PREMERE REHAB LLC, REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE, SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD, THOMAS, CATHERINE | since 01/01/2023 |