The most recent inspection on July 2, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving infection control, medication management, and maintaining a safe environment, including issues such as improper medication storage, inaccurate nurse staffing postings, and environmental concerns like mold and broken fixtures. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated or found no related deficiencies, with one substantiated complaint that did not result in citations. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections consistently finding the facility in compliance.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)2.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00454475.
Findings
No deficiencies related to the complaint allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00454475 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies related to the allegations.
The inspection was conducted as a paper compliance review for Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Findings
Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 during the Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 59Capacity: 66Deficiencies: 0Aug 22, 2024
Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.73 and 42 CFR 483.90(a).
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers, as well as with Life Safety Code requirements including fire safety and sprinkler systems.
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey conducted over multiple days from July 30 to August 6, 2024.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including inaccurate posting of nurse staffing hours, improper labeling and storage of medications, failure to maintain infection prevention and control practices, and inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections.
Severity Breakdown
SS=C: 1SS=D: 2SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Severity
Failed to post accurate actual hours worked for licensed and unlicensed nursing staff for 2 of 6 days during the annual survey period.
SS=C
Failed to ensure medications were properly stored and labeled for 4 medication carts and 2 treatment carts.
SS=D
Failed to ensure a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to prevent infection transmission; equipment not cleaned between residents, improper glove use, and failure to track all infections.
SS=E
Failed to ensure residents requiring antibiotics were prescribed appropriate antibiotics for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for UTI.
The inspection was conducted as a paper compliance review related to the Investigation of Complaint IN00408247 completed on May 15, 2023.
Findings
Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review for the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint IN00408247 completed on May 15, 2023; facility found in compliance.
The visit was conducted as a paper compliance review for Recertification and State Licensure survey.
Findings
Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 regarding the paper compliance review for Recertification and State Licensure.
Inspection Report Life SafetyCensus: 60Capacity: 66Deficiencies: 0May 31, 2023
Visit Reason
An Emergency Preparedness Survey and a Life Safety Code Recertification and State Licensure Survey were conducted by the Indiana Department of Health in accordance with 42 CFR 483.73 and 42 CFR 483.90(a) respectively.
Findings
The facility was found in compliance with Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers, and with Requirements for Participation in Medicare/Medicaid, Life Safety from Fire, and the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code (LSC). The facility is fully sprinklered except for a detached house used for activities storage.
This visit was for the investigation of Complaint IN00408247 and was conducted in conjunction with a Recertification and State Licensure Survey and Investigation of Complaint IN00405306.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public due to a broken mirror bracket and black mold-like substance on an air conditioning unit in one resident bathroom. The mirror was repaired and the PTAC unit replaced, with corrective actions implemented to prevent recurrence.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00408247 Federal/state deficiencies related to the allegations are cited at F921. Complaint IN00405306 - No deficiencies related to allegations are cited.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Mirror in bathroom of room 120 was hanging forward with a broken bracket and the air conditioning unit had a black mold-like substance underneath it.
This visit was for a Recertification and State Licensure Survey and Investigation of Complaints IN00405306 and IN00408247.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls, failure to ensure respiratory care equipment was properly maintained and labeled, failure to label medications with open dates, failure to implement proper infection control practices including hand hygiene, and failure to maintain a safe environment due to a broken mirror and mold on an air conditioning unit.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00405306 - No deficiencies related to allegations are cited. Complaint IN00408247 - Federal/State deficiencies related to the allegations are cited at F921.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 5
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Severity
Failure to provide supervision to prevent multiple falls for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for accidents.
SS=D
Failure to ensure respiratory care equipment was properly maintained and labeled for 2 of 2 residents reviewed.
SS=D
Medications were observed to be open and undated on the Plaza Unit medication cart.
SS=D
Failure to ensure infection control practices were implemented; hand hygiene was not done and gloves not changed for 2 of 4 observations of personal care.
SS=D
Failure to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment due to a broken bathroom mirror and mold on an air conditioning unit.
This visit was conducted for the investigation of Complaint IN00399780 and included a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey.
Findings
The complaint IN00399780 was substantiated, but no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with relevant regulations regarding the complaint investigation and the COVID-19 survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00399780 was substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited.
Report Facts
Census SNF/NF: 54Total Capacity: 54Census Payor Type Medicare: 4Census Payor Type Medicaid: 24Census Payor Type Other: 26
This visit was for the investigation of Complaint IN00396337.
Findings
The complaint IN00396337 was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B and 410 IAC 16.2-3.1 in regard to the complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00396337 was investigated and found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
This visit was for the investigation of Complaint IN00373522.
Findings
Complaint IN00373522 was substantiated; however, no deficiencies related to the allegations were cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint IN00373522 - Substantiated. No deficiencies related to the allegations are cited.