Mount Vernon Health and Rehab, also called Danbury Mount Vernon or Brookdale Mount Vernon, sits at 1139 Gambier Rd in Mount Vernon, OH 43050, offering a variety of care types for seniors in the 43050 zip code and Knox County area, and with only 16 beds, it keeps a small, close-knit feel, and it's surveyed regularly by groups like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, with a licensed status as a Residential Care Facility; the team provides long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care under the umbrella of StoryPoint Group, LLC and Brookdale, and you'll see services that range from independent living for those able to care for themselves to nursing services and specialized caregivers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The place doesn't accept Medicare unless it's got certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but the nursing home part has earned a 5-star CMS rating and the community itself rates 8 out of 10, and folks will find assorted floor plans, with both studio and one-bedroom suites available, along with communal living spots. Wi-Fi and high-speed internet are available, pet-friendly accommodations help residents bring their companions along, and handicap accessibility is built in, while common areas, both indoor and outdoor, provide space for socializing and relaxing, with a walking trail, library, arts and crafts studio, and a game room giving ways to spend time, and a beauty salon adds convenience for resident personal care.
Residents who need support with daily living tasks can get help with bathing, dressing, medication management, manual feeding, and specialized care for different health conditions. Memory care services offer a safe, secure environment for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, focusing on reducing confusion and preventing wandering, and the staff includes therapy professionals and admissions directors people have praised for support and service. You'll find meals provided every day, with menus that are friendly for those with dementia, individual mealtime assistance if needed, and all meals supervised by a dietitian; laundry and linen service is included, plus regular health checkups and medication supervision, so residents get an added sense of safety and support.
A full-time activity director makes sure there are trips, outings, and plenty of onsite and offsite activities, along with devotional services held in the onsite chapel for people who want spiritual support, and staff help with falls management. The community offers respite care for short stays, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services if someone needs more medical attention for a time, plus diabetic and incontinence care, help for non-ambulatory residents, and nursing staff available round the clock, and with scheduled transportation, folks can get to appointments or community events with fewer worries. Housekeeping staff keep things clean and fresh, giving an environment that feels welcoming and homelike, and everything's designed to help each person keep as much independence as possible while having support nearby.
