MT VERNON NURSING — Nursing Home in MOUNT VERNON, MO
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 60 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 40.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 265452 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.57 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.47 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MT VERNON NURSING had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 10, 2024).
Inspection Findings — October 10, 2024
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Level E)Corrected — November 24, 2024
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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. (Level E)Corrected — November 24, 2024
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — November 24, 2024
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — November 24, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — November 24, 2024
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — November 24, 2024
Mt Vernon Nursing is a 60-bed nursing home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, above the Missouri average of 3.5. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 6 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility presents a generally favorable profile with a solid overall rating and nurse staffing that compares well to other homes in the state. However, the most recent inspection cited problems with the infection-prevention program, so ask what specific steps the home has taken to strengthen infection control and monitoring since that review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MT VERNON NURSING Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MT VERNON NURSING is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MT VERNON NURSING's CMS star rating?
MT VERNON NURSING has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MT VERNON NURSING?
MT VERNON NURSING reports 3.57329 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MT VERNON NURSING had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MT VERNON NURSING had 6 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does MT VERNON NURSING have?
MT VERNON NURSING has 60 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LAWRENCE COUNTY MANOR — 2/5 — 0.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.