Southern Health and Rehab of Vernon
1050 Convalescent Road · Vernon, AL · 35592 · 2056959313
158 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 4, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 27, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 27, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected July 27, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 27, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 27, 2018 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015227 · certified since October 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.