LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON
State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2025-11-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-11-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-07-31 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-05-20 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-05-20 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0684, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-05-01 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0688, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
2024-05-01 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-10-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.36
state median 3.78
Weekend staffing gap
−9%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%
RN hours / resident / day
0.77
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
53%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
4 enforcement action(s), totaling $206,734 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Fine | $61,770 |
| 2025-07-31 | Fine | $26,598 |
| 2024-05-01 | Fine | $48,588 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $69,778 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) —
- PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) —
- MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) —
- Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) —
- Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) —
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) —
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) —
- Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-04-23 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2026-04-09 | F0627 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-02-12 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-18 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-18 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-11-18 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-09-11 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-09-11 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-31 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-05-20 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-05-20 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-20 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0644 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0740 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0838 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0865 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-04-09 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-17 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-06 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-06 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0636 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0646 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-01 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-03-20 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-12-04 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-17 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0645 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0757 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0790 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0883 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0887 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-05-19 | F0947 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | E | not recorded |