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Mt Baker Care Center

2905 CONNELLY AVENUE, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98225

(360) 734-4181

70 licensed beds

CMS rates Mt Baker Care Center 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 43 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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2905 Connelly Avenue

Bellingham, WA 98225

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

505376

Care type

Nursing home

County

Whatcom

Facility name

Mt Baker Care Center

Street address

2905 CONNELLY AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone

(360) 734-4181

Website

regency-pacific.com

About this facility — Mt Baker Care Center

Mt Baker Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bellingham, Washington. It is licensed for 70 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).

It is one of 26 senior care facilities in Bellingham and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Regency Pacific Management, a group of 27 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Mt Baker Care Center 43 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Regency Pacific Management

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Clay, James

Direct owner · Director — since 1998

Davis, Odita

Direct owner — since 1998

Merl Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Nightingale Healthcare Llc.

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Premere Rehab Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Reis-elbara, Catherine

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Sekeramayi, Floyd

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Thomas, Catherine

Additional disclosable party — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

3 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1991-04-01

CMS overall rating

5 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

7 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-07-02

Nurse staffing

5.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$628 per day (≈ $19,090/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

44% Medicaid · 20% Medicare · 36% private/other

Occupancy

81% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

31% above the WA median of $480/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-06-24

2026-01-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-02-20

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (41 citations)

2025-07-02Health inspection5 citations

F-0605

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0757

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-07-31

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-31

2024-04-12Health inspection6 citations

F-0637

D · No harm found

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-05-10

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

F-0677

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

F-0692

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

F-0699

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-10

2024-04-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-05-01

2024-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-07

2023-01-07Health inspection5 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2023-02-15

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

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 2023-02-15

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-15

2025-07-02Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0374

D · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-07-31

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-31

2024-04-12Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0341

D · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0751

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-08

2023-01-07Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-02-01

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-02-01

E-0013

F · No harm found

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-02-01

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2023-02-01

E-0029

F · No harm found

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-02-01

E-0032

F · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2023-02-01

K-0341

F · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-02-03

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 505376.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Washington.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 12% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 78

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $13,065

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

5.0

Higher than 87% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.1

Nursing staff turnover, annual

41%

Higher than 43% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 43%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Washington average on 13 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	12.9%	13.8%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	0.0%	5.6%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.6%	1.7%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	33.6%	17.9%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	9.6%	2.6%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	96.2%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	12.8%	15.6%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	10.7%	12.5%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.5%	94.3%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	1.6%	4.4%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	24.2%	21.6%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	17.8%	15.0%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.86	1.26	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.67	1.54	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.6%	88.7%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.5%	84.4%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	18.5%	19.7%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	6.3%	13.0%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
K-0345 2 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-0918 2 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K-0341 2 inspections. Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Washington

Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Island Hospital, about 16 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Peacehealth United General Medical Center, about 18 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Skagit Valley Hospital, about 22 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia, Bellingham, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation, Bellingham, about 2.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Avalon Healthcare Bellingham, Bellingham, about 4.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia, Bellingham, about 4.7 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation, Bellingham, about 6.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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