Nursing homes › Washington › Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
2120 East Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 · (360) 424-4258 · 121 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 191 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,464,555 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.84 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.95. Weekend total: 3.33. Nursing staff turnover: 53%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 91 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-02-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-10 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-11-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-09-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-22 |
| 2025-07-31 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-31 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-07-31 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-22 |
| 2025-05-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-20 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-05-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-04-09 | Implement 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 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 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/19/1995 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/19/1995 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| GORDON, HEATHER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
| ROBERTS, ANDREA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/13/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/28/1995 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/28/1995 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| GORDON, HEATHER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/28/2025 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| ROBERTS, ANDREA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/13/2025 |
| TALEGHANI, MASOUD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Life Care Center of Mount Vernon — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 505272), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/life-care-center-of-mount-vernon-mount-vernon-wa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505272. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.