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Mt Baker Care Center

2905 Connelly Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(360) 734-4181

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,973

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,952
  • Average State Price: $3,812
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Mt Baker Care Center Description

    Mt Baker Care Center is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.2 miles outside Bellingham, Washington. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 21 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.4
    Mt Baker Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 32 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 23 communities in Bellingham
  • Ranking in State: 67 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback on Care and Staff: Many reviewers express gratitude towards Mount Baker Care Center for the exceptional care and attention provided by the staff. The team is described as phenomenal, caring, and attentive, ensuring that residents' needs are met with kindness and efficiency. The staff's dedication to their patients is highlighted, with mentions of their love for the residents and a willingness to go above and beyond in their roles.

    Facility and Amenities: The cleanliness and attractiveness of the building receive praise, alongside the quality of the food served, which is described as delicious. The facility's state-of-the-art rehabilitation services are also commended, contributing to a positive environment for residents.

    Activities and Engagement: The review mentioning the enjoyment of Valentine's Day activities indicates that the center organizes events to keep residents engaged and entertained, adding to the quality of life within the facility.

    Family Peace of Mind: Family members express confidence and peace of mind in the care provided to their loved ones. One reviewer specifically mentions the relief of knowing their family member is in good hands and not neglected. The inclusive and helpful nature of the staff is appreciated, creating a supportive community for both residents and their families.

    Areas for Improvement: One review from an employee suggests that there may be room for improvement in the menu selection, indicating that staff also partake in the meals and that concerns should be directly addressed to the facility.

    Overall Impression: The general sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with special emphasis on the caring and welcoming nature of the staff. The facility's environment, from its cleanliness to the quality of care and activities, contributes to a highly recommended experience for both residents and their families.


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    Health

    Full-service Professional Rehabilitation

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Restorative Nursing

    Out-patient Services


    Services

    Home Evaluations

    Laundry


    Activities

    Enrichment Activities

    Life-enhancing Activities

    Leisure Activities

    Excursions

    Bingo

    Manicures


    Community Amenities

    Therapy Gym

    Rehab Gym

    Hair Salon Services

    Concierge Services

    Social Worker

    Housekeeping


    Room Amenities

    Closets

    Refrigerator


    Dining

    Dietary Services

    Certified Dietitian


    Transportation

    Parking

    Transportation Services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 1, 1991
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 70
    Total current residents: 56
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-04 2023-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2023-01-04 2023-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop a communication plan.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-01 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-03 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-03 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-03 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-03 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-01-04 2023-02-03 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Bellingham which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 85,146 (large town).
    • The average income is $71,658, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 67
      • Low Temperature: 39
      • Average Temperature: 52.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 173 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 178 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 30.7 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 5.52% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 10.23% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 79% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 13.48 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 11.44 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.54 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 179.0, Moderate Days 3.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Haggen
    1.1 miles away
    Fred Meyer
    2.1 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    2.3 miles away
    Community Food Coop
    2.3 miles away
    RiteAid
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 30th St
    0.1 miles away
    Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 2700 Block
    0.1 miles away
    30th St at Cowgill Ave
    0.2 miles away
    Donovan Ave at 31st St
    0.3 miles away
    Old Fairhaven Pkwy at 24th St
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of the Pacific Loan Center
    1.3 miles away
    Whatcom Educational Credit Union
    2.3 miles away
    KeyBank
    2.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.4 miles away
    Columbia Bank
    2.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
    4.1 miles away
    Island Hospital
    15.8 miles away
    PeaceHealth United General Medical Center
    17.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.6 miles away
    Hoagland Pharmacy
    3.7 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    6.1 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    15.3 miles away

    Dentists

    Gentle Dental
    1.3 miles away
    Bellingham Dental Group
    2.0 miles away
    Bayview Dental
    2.9 miles away
    Meridian Dental Center
    4.6 miles away
    Drs Kari and Nick Wilson
    14.9 miles away

    Parks

    Old Fairhaven Parkway
    0.1 miles away
    Happy Valley Park
    0.1 miles away
    Interurban Greenway & Trail
    0.2 miles away
    Connelly Creek Nature Area
    0.3 miles away
    Samish Glen Open Space
    0.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Harbor Center
    3.1 miles away
    Bellis Fair Mall
    4.9 miles away
    Blossom Commons
    5.6 miles away
    Grizzly Commercial Park
    6.0 miles away
    Wiser Lake Business Park
    13.4 miles away

    Culture

    Fire House Performing Arts Center
    1.0 miles away
    UpFront Theatre
    2.6 miles away
    Allied Arts
    2.6 miles away
    Mount Baker Theatre
    2.7 miles away
    Make.Shift Art Space
    2.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza'zza
    1.1 miles away
    Fujisan Sushi
    1.1 miles away
    Mambo Italiano
    1.1 miles away
    Skylark's Hidden Cafe
    1.2 miles away
    Fairhaven Dining Hall
    1.2 miles away

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