Mt. Vernon Place Care Center

Mt. Vernon Place Care Center sits in a quiet, country area in Mount Vernon, Missouri, and has served seniors for over 30 years, offering both private and semi-private rooms with private bathrooms where residents can bring personal things to make it feel homier, and you'll find both indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing or visiting. The staff provides daily support like meal preparation, housekeeping, linen services, and medication help, and they also assist with dressing, bathing, and personal care needs. Residents have in-room phones so staying in touch with loved ones is easy, and meals are served in a dining room or can be brought to their rooms if needed. There's a small library, a range of community activities for entertainment, and structured social and educational programs to help everyone stay active and engaged, while therapy options-physical, occupational, and speech-are available, and nutritional support and counseling are also provided. The Center is a 60-bed, single-level skilled nursing facility, classified as a retirement community, and includes assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other cognitive issues, and short-term rehabilitation, plus long-term care for people who need round-the-clock medical supervision or skilled nursing care. The clinical team works closely with residents, families, and doctors, and care always covers medical monitoring, IV injections, wound care, catheter placement, and even hospice services for those who need it. There are also respite and adult day care programs, with a focus on helping everyone keep as much independence as possible while receiving needed support. You'll find payment options like Private Pay, Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, managed care contracts, and a DMH contract for mental health, and there's also a neighboring residential care facility called Mt. Vernon Residential Care, with an adjoining doctor's clinic and ambulance service close by if emergencies arise. Mt. Vernon Place Care Center values kindness, listening, and making sure residents feel part of a community, with a focus on safety, good medical care, and providing a peaceful place to live; over the years, the staff here have built a reputation for being friendly and compassionate, always aiming to support both the physical and emotional well-being of those who call the Center home.