Nursing homeActive
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
1955 S Vernon St, Wabash, IN 46992260563843871 certified beds · 44 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
10
since 2023
Deficiencies
27
● 0● 27● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-12-19
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Indiana Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-14 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-22 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-10 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-18 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-24 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-15 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Indiana Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 155810-20251219-F580
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 155810-20251219-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 155810-20251219-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 155810-20251219-F812
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 155810-20251219-F883
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-22Record 155810-20250825-F684
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-09Record 155810-20250514-F628
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-09Record 155810-20250514-F684
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F550
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F600
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F684
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F755
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F757
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F759
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-14Record 155810-20241022-F847
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-01Record 155810-20240910-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-21Record 155810-20240910-F755
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-12Record 155810-20240718-F755
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-12Record 155810-20240718-F790
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-23Record 155810-20240501-F580
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-23Record 155810-20240424-F604
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-01Record 155810-20240112-F760
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-06Record 155810-20230915-F679
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-06Record 155810-20230915-F761
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-06Record 155810-20230915-F791
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-06Record 155810-20230915-F847
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.11
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.26
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.68 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.70
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.24 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover61%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover54%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.1% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 31.1% | 13.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 22.2% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 47.3% | 23.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Menora, Shalom Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Offerle, Andrew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patton, Elizabeth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vernon Health Operations LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vernon Manor Children's Home, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weatherford, Dennis Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bray, Arnold Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bray, Arnold Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fry, Janice Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fry, Janice Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Headley, Matthew Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Headley, Matthew Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hoosier Care Properties Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Landry, Keith Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Landry, Keith Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Katrina Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Katrina Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Menora Finacial Corp Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Menora, Shalom Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mfc Investment Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Offerle, Andrew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Patton, Elizabeth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sillery, Debra Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sillery, Debra Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Underwood, Wendell Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Underwood, Wendell Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vernon Health Operations LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vernon Health Property LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weatherford, Dennis Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Mark Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Mark Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Sterling Healthcare — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Indiana.
No county cost figures on file for Wabash.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre Wabash | 2.0 mi | 2026-03-31 | 0110 |
| Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West Wabash | 2.8 mi | 2025-10-15 | 080 |
| Wellbrooke Of Wabash Wabash | 2.8 mi | 2026-06-04 | 1140 |
| Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The Wabash | 2.9 mi | 2026-03-17 | 0230 |
| Rolling Meadows Health Care Center La Fontaine | 8.8 mi | 2025-12-05 | 041 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |