NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Bellingham, WA, with 70 certified beds, an overall rating of 5/5, and 43 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
2905 Connelly Avenue · Bellingham, WA 98225 · Whatcom County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Mt Baker Care Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-07-02 | 7 | 2025-07-02 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-04-12 | 6 | 2024-04-12 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-01-07 | 7 | 2023-01-07 | 12 |
CMS reports 43 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 9 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-24 · complaintProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20 · complaintPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 12 ownership disclosure rows to Mt Baker Care Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 5.00 total nurse hours and 1.30 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 5 other published facility records near Bellingham, WA, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
