Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue · Vandalia, IL · 62471 · 6182834262
116 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pointe Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,720 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 2, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 2, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 2, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 20, 2025 | Fine | $14,720 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145903 · certified since October 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.