Mt Vernon Nursing
1425 South Landrum · Mount Vernon, MO · 65712 · 4174662260
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Community Care Centers
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 7, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected February 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2023
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.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 7, 2023
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265452 · certified since May 3, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.