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Life Care Center of Mount VernonCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
2120 East Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
CCN
505272
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
121
Residents per day
70
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CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating3 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Life Care Center of Mount Vernon an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Apr 2025. The latest survey cycle has 36 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Washington is 14. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $206,734 for this home in its penalties file.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

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Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeSkagit County medianWashington medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating13.03.03.0
Health inspection rating13.03.02.8
Staffing rating34.04.02.9
Quality measure rating44.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 193 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsWashington median
Cycle 1 (latest)9 Apr 20253614
Cycle 21 May 20243017
Cycle 3No date2513

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 91 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyK0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 36 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
23 Apr 2026F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation15 May 2026
23 Apr 2026F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation15 May 2026
9 Apr 2026F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint investigation18 May 2026
12 Feb 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation10 Mar 2026
18 Nov 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation31 Dec 2025
18 Nov 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint investigation31 Dec 2025
18 Nov 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint investigation31 Dec 2025
11 Sep 2025F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation22 Oct 2025
11 Sep 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint investigation22 Oct 2025
9 Apr 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0585Honor 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.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0838Conduct 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.EComplaint investigation9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.EStandard survey9 Jun 2025
9 Apr 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey9 Jun 2025

Survey cycle 2: 30 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
31 Jul 2025F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation22 Aug 2025
31 Jul 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation22 Aug 2025
31 Jul 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint investigation22 Aug 2025
20 May 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation13 Jun 2025
20 May 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation13 Jun 2025
20 May 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JComplaint investigation13 Jun 2025
17 Mar 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.FComplaint investigation15 Apr 2025
6 Aug 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation23 Aug 2024
6 Aug 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation23 Aug 2024
1 May 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.EStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint investigation5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.EStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0688Provide 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.GStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard survey5 Jul 2024

Survey cycle 3: 25 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
20 Mar 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation8 Apr 2024
4 Dec 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation17 Jan 2024
17 Oct 2023F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
17 Oct 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
17 Oct 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
17 Oct 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
17 Oct 2023F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
17 Oct 2023F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
17 Oct 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint investigation30 Nov 2023
19 May 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0585Honor 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.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0887Educate 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.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023
19 May 2023F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EStandard survey26 Jun 2023

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Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
18 Nov 2025Fine$61,770
31 Jul 2025Fine$26,598
1 May 2024Fine$48,588
17 Oct 2023Fine$69,778

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
StaffThis homeWashington medianWashington average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.844.104.37
Registered nurses (RN)0.950.900.94
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.670.77
Nurse aides2.222.66
All nurse staff, weekends3.333.603.81
Nurse staff turnover in a year
53.4%
Nurse staff turnover, Washington median
43.2%
RN turnover in a year
76.2%
Administrators who left in a year
1

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeWashington medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay14.6%13.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay1.2%0.5%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.5%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.7%2.1%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.7%0.9%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay30.6%16.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.5%3.7%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay9.0%14.1%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Legal business name
Mt. Vernon Operations, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Developers Investment Company IncDirect ownership interest19 Sep 1995
Developers Investment Company IncOperational/managerial control1 Jan 2006
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Operational/managerial control28 Sep 1995
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.Adp of the snf20 Mar 2025

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Other homes in Skagit County

The 3 nearest other nursing homes in Skagit County, Washington
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Mira Vista Care CenterMount Vernon4 of 516$011 Mar 2026
Life Care Center of Skagit ValleySedro Woolley3 of 516$68,64315 May 2026
Soundview Rehabilitation and Health Care IncAnacortes2 of 529$030 Mar 2026

All 4 nursing homes in Skagit County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Mount Vernon (CCN 505272). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-mount-vernon-mount-vernon-wa-505272/

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Questions

When was Life Care Center of Mount Vernon last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 23 Apr 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 1 May 2024.
Who operates Life Care Center of Mount Vernon?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Developers Investment Company Inc and Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Life Care Center of Mount Vernon a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Washington as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.