01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| 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 CCN 5053762026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Mt Baker Care Center
2905 Connelly Avenue · Bellingham, WA 98225 · Whatcom County
Certified beds70CMS provider file
Recent citation rows43current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
43 rows in the current release
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.
2026-05-12 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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 · complaint2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20 · complaint2025-07-02 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent 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 · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop 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 · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · FIREK0374Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312025-07-02 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-312024-04-12 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-102024-04-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop 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 · 2024-05-102024-04-12 · HEALTHF0677Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-102024-04-12 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-102024-04-12 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-102024-04-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-102024-04-12 · FIREK0341Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-082024-04-12 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-082024-04-12 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-082024-04-12 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-082024-04-12 · FIREK0751Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-082024-04-12 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-0803 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
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. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- CLAY, JAMESIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/28/1998
- DAVIS, ODITAIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/28/1998
- CLAY, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/11/2003
- NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2012
- REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2014
- SEKERAMAYI, FLOYDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- MERL INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2014
- NIGHTINGALE HEALTHCARE LLC.Organization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/03/2025
- PREMERE REHAB LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- REIS-ELBARA, CATHERINEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2014
- SEKERAMAYI, FLOYDIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- THOMAS, CATHERINEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/02/2018
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.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours5.00per resident day
RN hours1.30per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.41per resident day
Staff turnover41.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Bellingham ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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