All citations for Mt Baker Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 2, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 43 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 12, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 2, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.