Skilled nursing · Bellingham, WA

Mt Baker Care Center

2905 CONNELLY AVENUE, Bellingham, WA 98225

5 / 5CMS 70 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 16%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Solid. Mt Baker Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Washington state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 25.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.2 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 44 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.2

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

25.8%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Washington state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.2

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.28

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

44%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

33%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

25.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

8.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

11.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID505376

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds70

Avg residents56

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Washington DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Mt Baker Care Center?

Mt Baker Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Mt Baker Care Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Mt Baker Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Mt Baker Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

25.8 percent of long-stay residents at Mt Baker Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 8.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Mt Baker Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Mt Baker Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Washington state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Mt Baker Care Center?

Mt Baker Care Center is located at 2905 CONNELLY AVENUE, Bellingham, WA 98225. Phone: (360) 734-4181. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Mt Baker Care Center a special focus facility?

Mt Baker Care Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Mt Baker Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Mt Baker Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Mt Baker Care Center compare to other Bellingham skilled nursing facilities?

Mt Baker Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84. The full Bellingham directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Bellingham directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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