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Country Court
1076 Coshocton Ave, 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 84 beds, Country Court serves Mount Vernon in Knox County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1971.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 20, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 64.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Knox Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 35 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 64.3 | 59.2 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.6% | 47.4% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,593 | $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: 20 Feb 2025, 21 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×40 E ×6 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 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 | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 21 Dec 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2023 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2020 |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 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 | 4 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.6%, RNs 25.0%; 0 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 | 3.6% | 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 | 0.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.7% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 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: Levering Management, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levering Management, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/17/1971 |
| Levering Management, Inc. | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/1971 |
| Levering Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/1971 |
| Levering Management, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/1971 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Country Court been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Country Court been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Country Court compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Country Court?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Levering Management, Inc. and Levering Management, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Country Court last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2025.
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.