The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
VERNON MANOR
VIROQUA, WI · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
VERNON MANOR (Viroqua, WI) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing (5/5) and quality measures (4/5), and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.59 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3/5, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5946 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5946.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.96
- Weekend nursing
- 4.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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
17.6%16%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.8%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%18.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—28.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19%21.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%1.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.1%18.9%Improving
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
—98.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%95.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,649 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 26 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 28, 2023
- $12,649
Federal fine
Aug 28, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 49.9 residents on an average day (62% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.