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Vernon Manor
310 Fairlane Dr, Viroqua, WI 54665
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.
Vernon Manor is a Government, county nursing home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, certified for 80 beds and caring for about 50 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $13K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 45.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Vernon Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 18 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.3 | 36.0 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 45.5% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,649 | $12,649 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 323 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: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Feb 2026, 19 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×12 E ×2 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2023 | Payment denial | — | 26 days |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.5%, RNs 20.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.0% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.6% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.3% | 14.4% | 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: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Vernon.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Vernon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/29/2008 |
| County of Vernon | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2024 |
| County of Vernon | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2024 |
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 Vernon County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norseland Nursing Home | Westby | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 36.0 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Vernon County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Vernon Manor been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Vernon Manor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Vernon Manor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Vernon Manor?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Vernon and County of Vernon. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Vernon Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Feb 2026.
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.