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1135 Gambier Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 · Knox County
All 6 nursing homes in Mount Vernon, OH (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 366412 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Als Mount Vernon a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Als Mount Vernon as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.39 hours per resident per day at Als Mount Vernon, below the Ohio median of 3.58 (US median: 3.72). About 1.02 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.93 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 65.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Ohio median 48.9%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Als Mount Vernon: Medicare and Medicaid
Als Mount Vernon is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Ohio's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on January 29, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 23 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 23 citations at Als Mount Vernon across 5 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 22 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and resident rights (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level F, January 29, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 17, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
January 29, 2026 · 7 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
EProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
March 26, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
June 24, 2024 · 10 citations
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
EAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DHonor 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.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DImplement 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.
DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
April 21, 2022 · 1 citation
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Questions to ask on a tour of Als Mount Vernon
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 29, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 65.4% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Als Mount Vernon
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.3 mi
Knox Community Hospital Mt VernonEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 18m for patients treated and sent home
- 23.0 mi
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23.5 mi
Licking Memorial Hospital NewarkEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 5m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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