Nursing homes in Knox County, Ohio
There are 7 certified nursing homes in Knox County, Ohio, with 485 beds between them.
57% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 244 health deficiencies over three cycles, 50.3 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $16K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Knox County | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 7 | 922 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 57% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 50.3 | 35.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $16K | $23M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Mount Vernon | 44 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 63.6 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Als Mount Vernon Inc | Mount Vernon | 20 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 115.0 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Centerburg Pointe | Centerburg | 76 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 59.2 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Country Club Retirement Centerabuse icon | Mount Vernon | 76 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 55.3 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Country Court | Mount Vernon | 84 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 54 | 64.3 | $16K | 27 May 2026 |
| Laurels of Mt Vernon The | Mount Vernon | 99 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 35.4 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Ohio Eastern Star Hlth Care Ctr The | Mount Vernon | 86 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 19.8 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 18 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 11 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 11 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 7 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Lionstone Care (1), Saber Healthcare Group (1), Country Club Rehabilitation Campus (1), Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1), Garden Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Knox County, Ohio?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 485 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Knox County have the highest CMS ratings?
Whispering Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (4 stars), Als Mount Vernon Inc (3 stars), Centerburg Pointe (3 stars)
How do Knox County nursing homes compare with Ohio?
57% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 50.3 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.