Mt Baker Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mt Baker Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Jan 7, 2023

  Based on interviews, personnel record review, and facility job description review, the facility failed to ensure Staff C, Dietary Manager (DM), was qualified with the appropriate competencies and skill sets to serve as the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. This had the potential to affect all 57 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. Findings included . Review of the facility's Job Description and Qualifications provided by the facility for the Dining Services Director, undated, indicated Prefer dietary manager certification. Review of the personnel records provided by the facility revealed Staff C and Staff E, Assistant Dietary Manager, had completed the Washington State Food Worker Card. There was no evidence of any other trainings or certifications being completed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 7, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure cold food was stored at the proper temperature; cold food was covered during storage; cold food was held at proper temperature for meal service; and the stove hood was cleaned in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This had the potential to affect all 57 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. Findings included . Review of the facility's policy titled Cooking Food dated 05/04/2017, indicated Effective methods for cooling foods include: 1. Foods should be loosely covered to facilitate heat transfer while also protecting from contamination. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Apr 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide assistance with activities of daily living to include personal hygiene and bathing for 5 of 5 sampled dependent residents (Residents 7, 9, 11, 49 and 10) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL's). Facility failure to provide resident's, who were dependent on staff for assistance with hygiene including oral care, and showers placed residents and others at risk for embarrassment, poor hygiene, unmet care needs and a diminished quality of life. Findings included . Review of the facility's policy, Bathing/Showers, revised 06/23/2023, showed the policy was to ensure residents are receiving proper personal hygiene regarding bathing and the facility is meeting their needs and bathing preferences. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609May 12, 2026

  Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure their abuse and neglect policy was followed for an allegation of abuse for 1 of 1 resident (Resident 1). This failed practice placed Resident 1 and all other residents at risk of abuse and neglect. Findings included.Review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse and Neglect Policy, with a review date of 11/11/2025, showed it was the policy of the facility to follow effective procedures to protect and prevent abuse of residents which included to report allegations of abuse and neglect to the appropriate authorities and investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Jan 7, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (Resident 1) received the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical level of well-being. Failure to ensure Resident 1 received care in accordance with a physician order and their care plan when they received a bath and not a shower. This failure potentially placed the resident at risk of medical complications and a decreased or diminished quality of life. […]