Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
1955 S Vernon St · Wabash, IN · 46992 · 2605638438
71 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Sterling Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
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.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 October 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 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 August 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
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.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155810 · certified since October 12, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.