Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Bellingham · 0.9 mi · 44 beds
Citations0Substantiated0
MT Baker Care Center
2905 CONNELLY AVENUE, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Nursing home70 licensed beds0 citations on record
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Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 7 deficiencies against MT Baker Care Center in Bellingham, Washington at its most recent standard inspection on 2025-07-02, 2 of them arising from complaints. Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
5 / 5Medicare overall rating
70certified beds
7deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.20
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentDDDDDDDEDDDDDDDFFDDD
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0609 · 2026-05-12 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2026-01-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0605 · 2025-07-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2025-07-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2025-07-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0757 · 2025-07-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2025-07-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2024-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0637 · 2024-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2024-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0692 · 2024-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0699 · 2024-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2024-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2024-04-03 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2024-03-04 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0801 · 2023-01-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2023-01-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2023-01-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2023-01-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0791 · 2023-01-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below5 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles5 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are5 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS5.00317
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year41%
Ownership
Who owns MT Baker Care Center
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY, JAMES | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/28/1998 |
| DAVIS, ODITA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/28/1998 |
| CLAY, JAMES | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2003 |
| NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC. | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| MERL INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2014 |
| NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC. | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/03/2025 |
| PREMERE REHAB LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2014 |
| SEKERAMAYI, FLOYD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| THOMAS, CATHERINE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/02/2018 |
Part of the REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT group.
Nearby
Other licensed providers within six miles
Listed by distance. Nobody paid to appear here and the order is not for sale.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 505376.
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