MOUNT VERNON – The Laurels of Mt. Vernon, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, has been recognized as a five-star performer in quality measures by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the most recent set of data released through its five-star quality rating system.

Skilled nursing facilities like The Laurels are regularly reviewed and rated by CMS via its system, a tool designed to help consumers select and compare skilled nursing care centers. The quality measures rating offers information about how well nursing homes are caring for residents’ physical and clinical needs. Nursing homes receiving a five-star quality measures rating are considered to offer much above-average care.

“All of us at The Laurels of Mount Vernon are thrilled and honored to receive this outstanding recognition from CMS,” administrator Casandra Scott said. “It is tremendous validation of the work we do daily for our residents and their families. Thank you to our associates and leadership for promoting The Laurel Way of Caring in our continual pursuit of high standards of care and service.”

About The Laurels of Mount Vernon

The Laurels of Mount Vernon, at 13 Avalon Road in Mount Vernon, is a 104-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located near local hospitals, physicians, shopping outlets and tourist attractions that include Ohio’s Amish country. We pride ourselves on the continuity of care available to residents of our facility through individualized programs designed to meet their specific needs. Visit laurelsofmtvernon.com to learn more.

About CMS

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that oversees the Medicare program and partners with state governments to administer Medicaid. CMS is also responsible for, among other things, outlining and directing quality standards in long-term care facilities through its survey and certification process.