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Mount Vernon Countryside Manor
606 East Il Hwy 15, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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.
Mount Vernon Countryside Manor, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, is certified for 91 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Palladian Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 6, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $126K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 49.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.8 | 33.8 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.4% | 49.4% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $126,387 | $126,387 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 666 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: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Mar 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×14 E ×4 F ×6
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 Mar 2026 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 1 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | Payment denial | — | 14 days |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Fine | $56,024 | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Fine | $14,050 | |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Payment denial | — | 1 days |
| 1 Mar 2024 | Fine | $39,767 | |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Fine | $16,546 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.4%, RNs 20.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 34.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.3% | 17.8% | 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: Palladian Mt Vernon Snf, Llc. Chain: Palladian Healthcare (6 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Trail Health and Rehab | Mount Vernon | 74 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 33.8 | $29K | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernonabuse icon | Mount Vernon | 65 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 98.5 | $356K | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Axiom Gardens of Mount Vernonabuse icon | Mount Vernon | 106 | — | — | — | 18 | 17.0 | $63K | 19 Mar 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mount Vernon Countryside Manor been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Mount Vernon Countryside Manor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $126K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mount Vernon Countryside Manor?
It is part of the Palladian Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mount Vernon Countryside Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 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.