Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
2120 East Division Street · Mount Vernon, WA · 98273 · 3604244258
121 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $135,950 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$135,950 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $254,316 |
Inspection citations (92 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
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.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $95,030 |
| July 31, 2025 | Fine | $40,920 |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $48,588 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $69,778 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505272 · certified since December 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.