Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505272) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $206,734
Phone: (360) 424-4258 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon reports 3.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon has 4 federal fines on record totaling $206,734.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Mount Vernon is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington, first approved in December 1982. The facility is certified for 121 beds and has an average daily population of 70.3 residents. It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.4%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $206,734.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare for specifics. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.84 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, with a 53.4% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $206,734.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program based on the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 121 beds with an average daily census of 70.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3604244258 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3604244258 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505272?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.