Mt Vernon Nursing
Mount Vernon, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265452) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (417) 466-2260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mt Vernon Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Mt Vernon Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.08 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Mt Vernon Nursing has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Mt Vernon Nursing is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri, with an average of 44.8 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation since May 3, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mt Vernon Nursing holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.07715 per resident per day, including 0.52951 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided.
Mt Vernon Nursing is part of the Community Care Centers chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mt Vernon Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Mt Vernon Nursing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.07715 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52951 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 37.5%, earning a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Mt Vernon Nursing.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mt Vernon Nursing has 60 certified beds and an average of 44.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Community Care Centers chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 3, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Mt Vernon Nursing scores 4, 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4174662260 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4174662260 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265452?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.