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Mt Vernon Place Care Center, Inc

Nursing Home Facility

1425 A South Landrum, Mount Vernon, MO 65712

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Mt Vernon Place Care Center, Inc

Mt Vernon Place Care Center, Inc is a senior care community located in Mount Vernon, MO. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Mount Vernon area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (417) 466-2260.

Operated by Community Care Centers, which runs 6 communities in our directory.

Mt Vernon Place Care Center, Inc is licensed for 60 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2024 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.

The community is located in Lawrence County, MO.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Mt Vernon Place Care Center, Inc. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 24, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by November 24, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Mt Vernon Place Care Center, Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 60
  • Occupancy 75%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
  • Annual staff turnover 38%
  • Last health inspection October 2024

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