Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
A nursing home in Mount Vernon, Washington 98273
2120 East Division Street, Mount Vernon, Washington 98273. (360) 424-4258.
- Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 1of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 22 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Washington average: 15.7
- 4.09 nurse hours per resident per day Washington average: 4.42
- 3 fines in the last three years (needs attention)
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean8
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Immediate jeopardy
- CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
22 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Washington average is 15.7.
Last standard inspection Jul 27, 2026.
Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on May 20, 2025
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
83 citations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hover or focus a month to read it.
Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 83 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 24 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Jul 27, 2026: standard inspection15 citations
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Give the resident’s representative the ability to exercise the resident’s rights.
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident’s ability to function.
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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Observe each nurse aide’s job performance and give regular training.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Educate 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.
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Apr 23, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Apr 9, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident’s needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Feb 12, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 18, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Sep 11, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jul 31, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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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.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 20, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Apr 9, 2025: standard inspection24 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential.
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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.
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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.
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Provide activities to meet all resident’s needs.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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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.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident’s health.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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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.
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Ensure 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.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 9, 2025: standard and complaint inspection3 citations
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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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.
Mar 17, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 6, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 1, 2024: standard inspection20 citations
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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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.
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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.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident’s most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident’s health.
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Observe each nurse aide’s job performance and give regular training.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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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.
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Ensure 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.
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
May 1, 2024: standard and complaint inspection1 citation
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 20, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 4, 2023: complaint inspection1 citation
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Dec 1, 1982.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, corporation.
- 121 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- 3 fines in the last three years, $136,956 in all.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 24 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Date | Kind | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Fine | $61,770 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Fine | $26,598 |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $48,588 |
Who does the caring?
4.09 nurse hours per resident per day
The Washington average is 4.42.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Washington average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 4.09 | 4.42 |
| Of which registered nurses | 1.14 | 0.99 |
| At weekends | 3.48 | 3.82 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.8% | 43.9% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 64.7% | 43.8% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Developers Investment Company Inc. owns 1% directly since Sep 19, 1995.
- Developers Investment Company Inc. and Life Care Centers of America, Inc. run it.
- 20 owners or officers are people: Forrest L Preston (owns 5% or more directly, 99%); Forrest L Preston (owns a share through other companies, 1%); Forrest L Preston (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Terry Henry (corporate officer); Todd Fletcher (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Aubrey Preston (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Masoud S Taleghani (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Masoud S Taleghani (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Heather R. Gordon (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Heather R. Gordon (on the governing body (managing control)); Andrea Roberts (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Andrea Roberts (on the governing body (managing control)); Andrea Roberts (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Joan E Thurmond (corporate officer); Nancy Butner (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Nancy Butner (on the governing body (managing control)); Cindy S Cross (corporate officer); Richard Swanker (corporate officer); Lisa M Lay (corporate officer); James Ziegler (runs it (operational or managerial control)).
- Part of Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc. | Owns a share directly | 1% | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc. | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Jan 1, 2006 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Aug 31, 2000 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Sep 28, 1995 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Mar 20, 2025 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (Washington average 4.1).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 25.7 miles, this one had the 3rd most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (22; the middle value was 14).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Mount Vernon This nursing home | 22 | |
| Mira Vista Care Center | 1.4 | 16 |
| Life Care Center of Skagit Valley | 7.2 | 14 |
| Josephine Caring Community | 12.3 | 12 |
| Anacortes Health and Rehabilitation | 13.1 | 29 |
| Arlington Health and Rehabilitation | 19.1 | 11 |
| Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | 20.5 | 14 |
| Regency Coupeville Rehab and Nursing Center | 20.8 | 16 |
| Mt Baker Care Center | 21.0 | 7 |
| Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation | 23.3 | 28 |
| Avalon Healthcare Bellingham | 24.8 | 10 |
| Alderwood Park Health and Rehab of Cascadia | 25.7 | 7 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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