MT VERNON NURSING in MOUNT VERNON, MO was fined $19,460 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MT VERNON NURSING (MOUNT VERNON, MO) — $19,460 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MT VERNON NURSING in MOUNT VERNON, MO was fined $19,460 by CMS following 12 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• 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.


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


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.


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


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.