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1955 S Vernon St Wabash, IN 46992 · Wabash County

(260) 563-8438

All 5 nursing homes in Wabash, IN (5 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 71 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 155810 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Vernon Health & Rehabilitation a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Vernon Health & Rehabilitation as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Indiana average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 27 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.91 hours per resident per day at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation, above the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.95 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.45 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 62.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.

Nursing care per resident per day 4.91 hours
Above the Indiana median of 3.60 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.95 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.45 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 62.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 38.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds71
Residents per day 43 About 60% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceOctober 2013
Part of a chainSterling Healthcare
Legal business namePUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL

Paying for care at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation: Medicare and Medicaid

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Indiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on December 19, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 27 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 27 citations at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation across 10 inspection dates, 10 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 27 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (9) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level E, October 22, 2024). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 19, 2025 · 5 citations

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

August 25, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2025)

May 14, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)

October 22, 2024 · 8 citations

EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2024)

September 10, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 21, 2024)

July 18, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2024)

DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0790 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 12, 2024)

May 1, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2024)

April 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2024)

January 12, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2024)

September 15, 2023 · 4 citations

EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2023)

EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2023)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2023)

DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 6, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 22, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Nursing staff turnover was 62.3% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 4/5 3/5
August 2026 3/5 3/5 3/5 2/5
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Location

Hospitals near Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 2.1 mi
    Wabash County Hospital Wabash
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 6m for patients treated and sent home
  • 13.4 mi
    Dukes Memorial Hospital Peru
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 9m for patients treated and sent home
  • 17.1 mi
    Marion General Hospital Marion
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 12m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre Wabash · 2.0 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 75 beds · Medicaid
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West Wabash · 2.8 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 44 beds · Medicaid
Wellbrooke of Wabash Wabash · 2.8 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 70 beds · Medicaid
The Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East Wabash · 2.9 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 84 beds · Medicaid
Rolling Meadows Health Care Center La Fontaine · 8.8 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 3/5 115 beds · Medicaid

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