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Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
1955 S Vernon St, Wabash, IN 46992
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 71 beds, Vernon Health & Rehabilitation serves Wabash in Wabash County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2013.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Indiana median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 12, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 38.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 61.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wabash Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 15 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 38.0 | 21.4 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.3% | 44.4% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Dec 2025, 22 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×23 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Sep 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 61.3%, RNs 53.8%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.2% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.5% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.1% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Putnam County Hospital. Chain: Sterling Healthcare (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2015 |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Vernon Health Operations LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Hoosier Care Properties Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Menora Finacial Corp | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2025 |
| Mfc Investment Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2025 |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Vernon Health Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Vernon Health Property LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wabash County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows Health Care Center | La Fontaine | 115 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.3 | — | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre | Wabash | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14.7 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home | North Manchester | 65 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16.9 | — | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West | Wabash | 44 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 25.0 | — | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Wellbrooke of Wabash | Wabash | 70 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 21.4 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Peabody Retirement Community | North Manchester | 192 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 13.5 | $22K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The | Wabash | 84 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 31.0 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Wabash County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Vernon Health & Rehabilitation been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Vernon Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Vernon Health & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Putnam County Hospital, Sterling Healthcare Management LLC and Vernon Health Operations LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Vernon Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.