Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
1955 S Vernon ST Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8438
CCN
155810
Certified beds
71
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Sterling Healthcare
Nurse staffing
3.77
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.74 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 68% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected December 19, 2025
5 citations · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2026
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2026
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2026
D
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2026
D
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2026
Inspected August 25, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2025
Inspected May 14, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0628No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 9, 2025
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 9, 2025
Inspected October 22, 2024
8 citations · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
E
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
E
F0847No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 14, 2024
Inspected September 10, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 1, 2024
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 21, 2024
Inspected July 18, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 12, 2024
D
F0790No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 12, 2024
Inspected May 1, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2024
Inspected April 24, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0604No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 23, 2024
Inspected January 12, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 1, 2024
Inspected September 15, 2023
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 6, 2023
D
F0791No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 6, 2023
E
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 6, 2023
E
F0847No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 6, 2023