Mt. Baker Care Center, located at 2905 Connelly Ave in Bellingham, WA, has offered skilled nursing, assisted living, and specialized memory care services since 1991. The team, which includes big-hearted and well-trained professionals, provides round-the-clock nursing care and personal support, focusing on each resident's safety and comfort. The facility keeps things clean, with a strong effort to make everyone feel respected and cared for, and you'll see staff help with medication, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, as well as palliative care for those who need extra medical attention. Residents can choose between private or semi-private rooms in the nursing home, all equipped with emergency response systems and fire safety features, and they can also select from studios, single rooms, and two-bedroom options in Summit Place Assisted Living, which is connected.
People at Mt. Baker Care Center have chances to join all sorts of activities-arts and crafts, musical events, religious services, outings, educational and wellness programs, even intergenerational activities with kids from Generations Early Learning & Family Center, so folks tend to stay engaged, and the Life Enrichment Department keeps things moving every day with games, crafts, and community events, including therapy animals and musical entertainment. The center takes memory care seriously, with staff trained for dementia and Alzheimer's care, offering programs focused on supporting those with cognitive challenges. Safety is a key point, with handicap features, a sprinkler system, and secure surroundings in all care areas.
The dining services use mostly fresh, local food and make most meals from scratch, and there's a dining room plus kitchens or kitchenettes in the assisted and independent living units. You'll find amenities like a game room, fitness center, salon/barbershop, WiFi, cable TV, guest parking, and laundry access, as well as housekeeping and regular maintenance. The center can arrange transportation and personal care assistants when needed, plus they partner with outside healthcare providers to round out medical support, including podiatry and special wound care.
The facility has 70 licensed skilled nursing beds and is operated by Regency Pacific under Nightingale Healthcare, also offering care through Summit Place Assisted Living. Mt. Baker Care Center has been recognized as Best in Senior Living for both assisted living and skilled nursing in Whatcom County, and it belongs to associations like LeadingAge Washington and works with local partners such as Peacehealth. You can find detailed information on their website if you want to compare care options or look into the kinds of care, room types, and services they offer. They're careful to create individual care plans, whether someone needs day-to-day support or more advanced medical care, and they keep the focus on dignity, safety, and a sense of community.
