MT BAKER CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in BELLINGHAM, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 70 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 55.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505376 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.47 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.26 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MT BAKER CARE CENTER had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (January 7, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 7, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
Mt Baker Care Center is a 70-bed nursing home in Bellingham, Washington. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident day, above the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
The facility shows a clear strength in staffing and an above-average overall quality rating, suggesting residents get more nursing attention than many places. A recent inspection cited problems with care planning and medication practices, so ask what specific changes they’ve made to improve care-plan completeness and to reduce unnecessary psychotropic or other medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MT BAKER CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MT BAKER CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MT BAKER CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
MT BAKER CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MT BAKER CARE CENTER?
MT BAKER CARE CENTER reports 5.46769 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MT BAKER CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MT BAKER CARE CENTER had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MT BAKER CARE CENTER have?
MT BAKER CARE CENTER has 70 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HIGHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA — 5/5 — 0.9 mi
- SHUKSAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE — 1/5 — 2.6 mi
- AVALON HEALTHCARE - BELLINGHAM — 4/5 — 4.1 mi
- ALDERWOOD PARK HEALTH AND REHAB OF CASCADIA — 3/5 — 4.7 mi
- NORTH CASCADES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 6.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.