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LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON

2120 EAST DIVISION STREET, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273 · CCN 505272

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Inspection history vs Washington & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$118,366

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Facilities in chain

194

Chain avg overall

3.50 / 5

Inspection citations (92)1 immediate jeopardy7 actual harm

1. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-31

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-31

   Actual harm

3. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-11-18 · Health · corrected 2025-12-31

   Actual harm

4. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0585Honor 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.2025-07-31 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-07-31 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-07-31 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22

   Actual harm

9. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

   Actual harm

10. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

    Immediate jeopardy

12. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0584Honor 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0585Honor 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0688Provide 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0838Conduct 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.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. FF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-17 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-06 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-06 · Health · corrected 2024-08-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0584Honor 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.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Actual harm

52. GF0688Provide 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 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Actual harm

53. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-05-01 · Health · corrected 2024-07-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-03-20 · Health · corrected 2024-04-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-04 · Health · corrected 2024-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Actual harm

70. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-07-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. EF0585Honor 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.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

87. EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2023-05-19 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

91. FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

92. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Other facilities in MOUNT VERNON

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.