Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
1955 S Vernon St, Wabash, IN 46992
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Follow this homeVernon Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Wabash, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 / 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 19, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Health citations since September 15, 202327 (Indiana average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Health inspection on December 19, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Health inspection on August 25, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.
Health inspection on May 14, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 3 / 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on October 22, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0847 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0726 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2024.
Health inspection on September 10, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 21, 2024.
Health inspection on July 18, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.
Health inspection on May 1, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
Health inspection on April 24, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 / 5 to 3 / 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 3 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 / 5 to 4 / 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 / 5 to 2 / 5.
Health inspection on January 12, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2024.
Health inspection on September 15, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 3 / 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 / 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 / 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 / 5CMS quality measures star rating
Ratings over time
Compared with Indiana and the US
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation's overall rating is 3 / 5. It is 7% lower than the Indiana average (3.2 / 5) and 2% lower than the US average (3.1 / 5).
- This home
- Indiana average
- US average
Overall
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
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| Rating | This home | Indiana average | US average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 |
| Staffing | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (260) 563-8438
- Last standard health inspection
- December 19, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 71
- Residents per day, on average
- 42.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Putnam County Hospital
- Chain
- Sterling Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Indiana average (27 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/01/2015
- STERLING HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2025
- VERNON HEALTH OPERATIONS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2025
- VERNON MANOR CHILDREN'S HOME, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2015
- MENORA, SHALOMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2025
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- OFFERLE, ANDREWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- PATTON, ELIZABETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/16/2025
- WEATHERFORD, DENNISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2012
Questions
When was Vernon Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists December 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Vernon Health & Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 27 health citations since September 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Vernon Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Vernon Health & Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 / 5.
Is Vernon Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.