MT Baker Care Center

Nursing Home · Bellingham, WA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number505376

Contact & location

2905 Connelly Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Whatcom County
Phone
(360) 734-4181
ZIP code
98225 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
70
Residents per day
56.6 (81% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Clay & Davis MT Baker Development L L C
Chain
Regency Pacific Management (27 facilities, avg 3.9★)
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.00 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.30 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.68 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.02 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.41 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.0 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
22.2 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 2, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 23 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-24
2026-01-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-07-02 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-07-02 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-07-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-31
2024-04-12 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-12 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-12 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-12 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-04-03 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-01
2024-03-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-15
2023-01-07 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-15
2023-01-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-15
2023-01-07 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Merl INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nightingale Healthcare LLC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Premere Rehab LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reis-Elbara, Catherine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sekeramayi, Floyd (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomas, Catherine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clay, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Clay, James (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Odita (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nightingale Healthcare LLC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reis-Elbara, Catherine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sekeramayi, Floyd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of MT Baker Care Center?

MT Baker Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.

How many beds does MT Baker Care Center have?

It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 57 residents per day.

Has MT Baker Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns MT Baker Care Center?

It is part of Regency Pacific Management and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of MT Baker Care Center?

(360) 734-4181. The facility is located at 2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.