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HomeWashingtonLife Care Center of Mount Vernon

Life Care Center of Mount Vernon

2120 East Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 982733604244258
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
121
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
4 fine(s) totaling $206,734

How Life Care Center of Mount Vernon Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
WA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
WA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.84 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.95 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
53.4%
WA average
45.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.84 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.
Staff turnover is 53.4%, higher than the Washington average of 45.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
36
deficiency citations
Inspected May 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
39
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Skagit County 65+
27,804
21.5% of county
County Population
129,480
Skagit County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Mount Vernon is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mount Vernon, Washington with 121 certified beds. It has been operating since 1982. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
121
Avg Residents/Day
70.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1982
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Skagit
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
39
Weighted Score
274.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (91)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 61 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$206,734
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineJul 31, 2025
$26,598
FineMay 1, 2024
$48,588
FineNov 18, 2025
$61,770
FineOct 17, 2023
$69,778

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.22 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.84 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.4%
RN Turnover
76.2%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 19, 1995
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 19, 1995
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
GORDON, HEATHERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2025
ROBERTS, ANDREAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 13, 2025
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 28, 1995
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 28, 1995
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
GORDON, HEATHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2025
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
ROBERTS, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 13, 2025
TALEGHANI, MASOUDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 20, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000
ROBERTS, ANDREAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 21, 2025
TALEGHANI, MASOUDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 21, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Mount Vernon and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, WACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $206,734
Mira Vista Care Center
Mount Vernon, WA1.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
Sedro Woolley, WA7.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $86,222
Josephine Caring Community
Stanwood, WA12.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Soundview Rehabilitation and Health Care INC
Anacortes, WA13.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Arlington Health and Rehabilitation
Arlington, WA19.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $173,496
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA20.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $63,697
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, WA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$206,734
Mira Vista Care Center
Mount Vernon, WA
1.4 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
Sedro Woolley, WA
7.2 mi3/53/54/5$86,222
Josephine Caring Community
Stanwood, WA
12.3 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Soundview Rehabilitation and Health Care INC
Anacortes, WA
13.1 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Arlington Health and Rehabilitation
Arlington, WA
19.1 mi4/53/54/5$173,496
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Bellingham, WA
20.5 mi3/53/53/5$63,697

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Mount Vernon?▾
Life Care Center of Mount Vernon has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Mount Vernon cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Mount Vernon participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Mount Vernon had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Mount Vernon had 39 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $206,734.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Mount Vernon?▾
Life Care Center of Mount Vernon provides 3.84 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.4%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Mount Vernon have?▾
Life Care Center of Mount Vernon has 121 certified beds with an average of 70.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 58% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Mount Vernon?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 1 in Mount Vernon. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

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