Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON
MOUNT VERNON, WA · 121 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 505272 · first certified December 1982
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WA
53 citations — more than 87% of the 193 certified nursing homes in WA. Compared within WA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 25 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 14. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (March 2026 to June 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten WA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in WA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 320 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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5 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
21 of the 53 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 53 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 53 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | 21 |
| May 1, 2024 | 7 |
| April 9, 2025 | 25 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-04-09 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 3 | 2025-04-09 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2025-04-09 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2025-04-09 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 2 | 2025-04-09 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 2 | 2025-04-09 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-04-09 |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | 2 | 2025-04-09 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 21
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 13
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 21 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 13 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 9, 2025 — 25 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2025) |
May 1, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2024) |
May 19, 2023 — 21 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 5, 2023) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 12, 2023) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2023) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 5, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 1, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2023) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 5, 2023) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 19, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.