CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1558102026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

1955 S Vernon St · Wabash, IN 46992 · Wabash County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds71CMS provider file
Recent citation rows27current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-12-1962025-12-190
Cycle 22024-10-22122024-10-220
Cycle 32023-09-1592023-09-150
02 / CITATION DETAIL

27 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-19 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-19 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-19 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-19 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-12-19 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-30
2025-08-25 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-22 · complaint
2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09 · complaint
2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09 · complaint
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0600Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-10-22 · HEALTHF0847Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-14
2024-09-10 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01 · complaint
2024-09-10 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-21 · complaint
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-12 · complaint
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0790Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-12 · complaint
2024-05-01 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-23 · complaint
2024-04-24 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-23 · complaint
2024-01-12 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-01 · complaint
2023-09-15 · HEALTHF0679Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-06 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITALOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 05/01/2015
  • BRAY, ARNOLDIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2012
  • FRY, JANICEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2012
  • HEADLEY, MATTHEWIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2012
  • LANDRY, KEITHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2020
  • LEWIS, KATRINAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/21/2022
  • SILLERY, DEBRAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/03/2026
  • UNDERWOOD, WENDELLIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2024
  • WEATHERFORD, DENNISIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2012
  • WOOD, MARKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/05/2024
  • STERLING HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2025
  • VERNON HEALTH OPERATIONS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2025
  • VERNON MANOR CHILDREN'S HOME, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2015
  • MENORA, SHALOMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2025
  • OFFERLE, ANDREWIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
  • PATTON, ELIZABETHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/16/2025
  • WEATHERFORD, DENNISIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2012
  • BRAY, ARNOLDIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2012

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.26per resident day
RN hours1.11per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.70per resident day
Staff turnover61.3%CMS reported field
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