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Als Mount Vernon Inc
1135 Gambier Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 20 beds, Als Mount Vernon Inc serves Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2013.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Ohio median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 13, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 115.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 70.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Knox Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 35 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 115.0 | 59.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 70.4% | 47.4% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 24 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×4 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 24 Jun 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Apr 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 70.4%, RNs —; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.0% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Als Mount Vernon Llc. Chain: Lionstone Care (24 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionstone Als Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Knox County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 7 facilities in Knox County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Als Mount Vernon Inc been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Als Mount Vernon Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Als Mount Vernon Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Als Mount Vernon Inc?
It is part of the Lionstone Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lionstone Als Opco Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Als Mount Vernon Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.