MOUNT VERNON COUNTRYSIDE MANOR

Mount Vernon Countryside Manor is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 606 East IL Hwy 15 in Mount Vernon, Illinois (ZIP code 62864), situated in Jefferson County. The facility operates 91 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It can be reached by phone at (618) 242-1800. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mount Vernon Countryside Manor holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, placing that domain at the national average. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest tier on the CMS scale, indicating staffing levels that fall significantly below national norms. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the national average for that domain. These ratings are derived from data collected and published by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program and reflect a specific snapshot of facility performance. Mount Vernon Countryside Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, meaning it may accept residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance types, and any applicable private pay requirements directly with the facility administration. Coverage and eligibility criteria can vary based on individual circumstances and program rules. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Mount Vernon Countryside Manor presents a mixed performance profile across its CMS rating domains. The overall 2-star rating is one point below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection domain, at 3 stars, aligns with national norms, while the staffing domain, at 1 star, represents a notable gap relative to the national average. The quality measure domain, at 2 stars, also falls below national norms. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hour data, and quality measure specifics before making placement decisions. This facility serves the Mount Vernon community in southern Illinois and is one of several long-term care options available within Jefferson County.