Safety Report: Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (22) than in the cycle before (36).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 6 | July 27, 2026; November 18, 2025; May 20, 2025; April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024; December 4, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 5 | July 27, 2026; September 11, 2025; March 17, 2025; May 1, 2024; October 17, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | July 27, 2026; February 12, 2026; April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 4 | April 23, 2026; July 31, 2025; April 9, 2025; August 6, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 4 | April 23, 2026; November 18, 2025; May 20, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 4 | November 18, 2025; July 31, 2025; April 9, 2025; October 17, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | May 20, 2025; May 1, 2024; October 17, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024; October 17, 2023 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F730) | 2 | July 27, 2026; May 1, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | July 27, 2026; April 9, 2025 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | July 27, 2026; April 9, 2025 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | July 27, 2026; May 1, 2024 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | September 11, 2025; April 9, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F585) | 2 | July 31, 2025; April 9, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | April 9, 2025; August 6, 2024 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | April 9, 2025; October 17, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F688) | 2 | April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F676) | 2 | April 9, 2025; May 1, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | March 20, 2024; October 17, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $61,770 |
| July 31, 2025 | Fine | $26,598 |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $48,588 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $69,778 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 27, 2026 — 15 citations
April 23, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 9, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 12, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 18, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 11, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 31, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 20, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 9, 2025 — 27 citations
March 17, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 6, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 1, 2024 — 21 citations (includes serious)
March 20, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 4, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 17, 2023 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare