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 23 of 23 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, 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).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, 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).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, 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).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0751, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2023).

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.