The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
VERNON HEALTH & REHABILITATION
WABASH, IN · Medicare-certified · 71 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
VERNON HEALTH & REHABILITATION has a 3-out-of-5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing scores and a 2-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.26 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.263 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.263.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.11
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 2.30
- Weekend nursing
- 3.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25%32.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%2.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.1%4.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
36.4%8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—26.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
44.4%48.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.3%2.4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.8%97.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—76%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of STERLING HEALTHCARE · 5 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 44.2 residents on an average day (62% of 71 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 12 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.