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LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON

2120 EAST DIVISION STREET, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Score: 28 / 100

With a score of 28/100, Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon ranks in the bottom tier of Washington nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon is near the national average, with 3.96 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 92 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.30 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.39 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.67 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

92
Total Deficiencies
Nov 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 91 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Sep 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $118,366

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 28 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
121
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
39