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Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, IL

Mount Vernon Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Mount Vernon, IL.

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Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, IL

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#5 Doctors Park, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 100 reviews
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Overall Review of Mount Vernon Health Care Center

common 48 reviews mention this

Caring, friendly staff stands out

Residents describe a consistently caring, friendly team that helps with daily life.

Many reviews focus on how approachable and helpful staff feel during visits and caregiving, with residents and families saying they’re treated with patience and respect. Several reviewers describe the staff as going out of their way, being responsive to concerns, and making people feel “like family.” A few reviews also call out individual nurses or administrators for professionalism and attentiveness, reinforcing the same theme from multiple angles.

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Clean building and fresh atmosphere

Residents and families repeatedly mention the facility staying clean.

Cleanliness is a frequent point in the reviews, with multiple comments describing a very clean facility and a comfortable atmosphere when walking in. Some reviewers explicitly mention reduced odors, and others note that residents are kept clean and well attended. This recurring feedback aligns with the day-to-day impression many families report when they visit.

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Nursing care earns trust

Reviews highlight strong nursing support and quality care for residents.

A number of reviews emphasize the quality of care provided by nursing staff, including comments about dedicated nursing teams and residents being taken care of well. Families also describe medication management and daily assistance as part of how support shows up in practice, rather than only feeling good on paper. Together, the comments point to dependable, hands-on care for long-term needs.

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Activities feel personal and fun

Residents and families describe events and activities that bring energy to the home.

Several reviews mention community life through planned events, including a birthday gathering with decorations and music. Others describe staff involvement in making residents feel included, as well as fun, themed touches like dressing up for holidays. Reviews frame activities as something residents participate in, not just something that happens in passing.

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Dementia care is mentioned

Some reviews specifically mention dementia care and a friendly approach for families.

A few reviewers directly reference dementia, describing relatives being well taken care of and the environment as supportive and friendly. Another comment says the facility added dementia care, which the reviewer used to confirm their comfort with placement. While not every review discusses dementia, these mentions show families are evaluating the community for that need.

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Nearby essentials are close by

The area includes nearby faith, medical, pharmacy, and everyday stops.

Nearby options listed around the community include churches, a pharmacy, and hospital services, which can make it easier for visitors to handle errands during appointments or visits. Restaurant and cafĂ© stops are also nearby for casual outings. This doesn’t replace on-site care, but it can support day-to-day convenience for family members.

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Features

Housing

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Second Baptist Church (0.1 miles)
  • Southwest Christian Church (0.4 miles)
  • West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
  • United Methodist Children's Hm (0.7 miles)
  • Christian Fellowship Church (0.8 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.9 miles)
  • Mt Vernon Family Worship Center (0.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (0.1 miles)
  • American Cab (1.6 miles)
  • Teen City Taxi (1.6 miles)
  • United Taxi (1.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.8 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • KFC (0.2 miles)
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.3 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (0.3 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.4 miles)
  • Panda Express (0.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Neeta B Kaushal (0.4 miles)
  • Skin Care Center of Southern Illinois (0.5 miles)
  • Nahass George T MD (0.6 miles)
  • Asbery & Assoc Ob Gyn (0.6 miles)
  • Advanced Urologic Surg (0.6 miles)
  • Family Health Center (0.6 miles)
  • Asbery and Associates (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Lincolnshire Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe - Mt V (0.9 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe (0.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Byrd-Watson Drug Of Mt Vernon (1.6 miles)
  • Bandy's Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary's Good Samaritan (0.5 miles)
  • Regional Home Care Crossroads (0.7 miles)
  • St Mary's Good Samaritan (0.7 miles)
  • St Mary's Good Samaritan Surgery Center (1 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center (1 miles)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL Health CENTER (1.5 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Veterans Memorial Park Mt. Vernon (0.7 miles)

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