Nursing homes in Mount Vernon, WAS
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mount Vernon, part of the Skagit area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Mount Vernon, Washington, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the Skagit County region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local homes maintain an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Mira Vista Care Center, operated by The Ensign Group, stands out as the area's top-performing facility with a 5-star rating, reflecting its commitment to meeting federal quality standards.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Mount Vernon
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
What to look for in Mount Vernon
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Mount Vernon
| MIRA VISTA CARE CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF MOUNT VERNON LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.