All citations for Life Care Center of Mount Vernon

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 27, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 61 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 20, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 13, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.