Nursing homes in Mount Vernon, OH

Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mount Vernon, part of the Knox area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Mount Vernon, Ohio, serves as a primary healthcare hub in Knox County, currently offering six state-licensed nursing facilities for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Among the providers serving the 43050 ZIP code, The Ohio Eastern Star Health Care Center stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility.

What to look for in Mount Vernon

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Mount Vernon

1. 1
   OHIO EASTERN STAR HLTH CARE CTR THE

   OHIO EASTERN STAR HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   ALS MOUNT VERNON INC

   LIONSTONE CARE · Small
   4.0
3. 3
   COUNTRY COURT

   LEVERING MANAGEMENT, INC. · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   WHISPERING HILLS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

   GARDEN HEALTHCARE GROUP · Small
   3.0
5. 5
   LAURELS OF MT VERNON THE

   CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   COUNTRY CLUB RETIREMENT CENTER

   COUNTRY CLUB REHABILITATION CAMPUS · Medium
   2.0

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