Mount Vernon Countryside Manor
606 East Il Hwy 15 · Mount Vernon, IL · 62864 · 6182421800
91 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Palladian Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $70,074 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$70,074 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $126,387 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
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.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 1, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 9, 2023
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.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 24, 2025 | Fine | $56,024 |
| January 24, 2025 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
| August 27, 2024 | Fine | $14,050 |
| March 1, 2024 | Fine | $39,767 |
| March 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
| January 18, 2024 | Fine | $16,546 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145685 · certified since June 5, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.