8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Mount Vernon, WA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,190 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
300 South 18th Street, Mount Vernon, WA
(360) 424-1320
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
61
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.82
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.09
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.14
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
27%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.4
About the same
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.5
1.1 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
96.0%
2.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.4% |
93.8%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.7% |
16.3%
7.6 pts better
|
11.4%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% |
5.8%
3 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.9% |
12.1%
4.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.3% |
15.9%
5.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.0% |
20.0%
3 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.6% |
15.8%
9.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.3% |
23.5%
1.2 pts better
|
19.8%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.2% |
4.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.7% |
87.7%
5 pts better
|
81.7%
11 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.0% |
13.2%
4.2 pts better
|
12.0%
3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.8% |
82.0%
2.8 pts better
|
79.7%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.5% |
19.9%
1.4 pts better
|
23.9%
5.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
20 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
22 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (14 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-22
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-06
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-07
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-09-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,190
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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