Nursing home · Mount Vernon, MO
Mt Vernon Nursing
1425 South Landrum, Mount Vernon, MO 65712 · 60 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Community Care Centers
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Oct 10, 2024, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was nutrition and dietary (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Oct 10, 2024) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.08 hours per resident per day here, 10% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 20% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.53 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 38% over the past year, 19 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 8 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Mt Vernon Nursing compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Joplin-area homes (20), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Joplin area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.08 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.78 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 38% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 0% | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 12.2 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 12 of 12 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the residentâs advance directives. Quality of life and care | J immediate jeopardy | Past Non-Compliance |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. Environmental | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Mt Vernon Nursing
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Mt Vernon Nursing's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Mt Vernon Nursing 4 out of 5 stars overall (above average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Mt Vernon Nursing do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Oct 10, 2024, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was nutrition and dietary (2 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Oct 10, 2024) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Mt Vernon Nursing been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Mt Vernon Nursing accept Medicaid?
Mt Vernon Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 466-2260 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.