Mira Vista Care Center
300 South 18th Street · Mount Vernon, WA · 98274 · 3604241320
61 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
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 April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
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.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 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 May 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505315 · certified since November 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.