Nursing homes › Washington › Mt Baker Care Center
2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225 · 3607344181 · 70 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Regency Pacific Management, a group operating 27 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 4.0/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $885,725 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (4.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.00 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 1.30. Weekend total: 4.41. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 20 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-24 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-07-02 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-07-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-07-02 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-07-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-12 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-03 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-03-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2023-01-07 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-07 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-07 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY, JAMES | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/28/1998 |
| DAVIS, ODITA | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/28/1998 |
| CLAY, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2003 |
| NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505376. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.