• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 55.4 residents per day (79% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Jul 2, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 5.30 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 40.0%
• Part of the Regency Pacific Management chain (27 facilities)
Mt Baker Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bellingham, Washington with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. The facility scored above average compared to Washington facilities.
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.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY, JAMES | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | Jul 28, 1998 |
| CLAY MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CLAY, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 11, 2003 |
| REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2014 |
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