Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana · CCN 155810 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Sterling Healthcare (5 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Vernon Health & Rehabilitation 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 71 certified beds, 44 residents a day on average. 27 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.26299 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.10774 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.69787 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.3% (registered nurses 53.8%) |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-19 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-12-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-08-25 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-22 |
| 2025-05-14 complaint survey |
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-14 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-10-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0847 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-10-22 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-14 |
| 2024-09-10 complaint survey |
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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-09-10 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-21 |
| 2024-07-18 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-07-18 complaint survey |
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-01 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-23 |
| 2024-04-24 complaint survey |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-23 |
| 2024-01-12 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-01 |
| 2023-09-15 complaint survey |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-09-15 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0847 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-09-15 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-09-15 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-06 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2015-05-01 |
| Hoosier Care Properties Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Menora Finacial Corp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-22 |
| Mfc Investment Holdings LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-22 |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Vernon Health Operations LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Vernon Health Property LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Sterling Healthcare Management LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Vernon Health Operations LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Vernon Manor Children's Home, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2015-05-01 |
| Menora, Shalom Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Offerle, Andrew Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Patton, Elizabeth Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-16 |
| Bray, Arnold Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2012-09-01 |
| Fry, Janice Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2012-09-01 |
| Headley, Matthew Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2012-09-01 |
| Landry, Keith Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-09-01 |
| Lewis, Katrina Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-12-21 |
| Sillery, Debra Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2026-01-03 |
| Underwood, Wendell Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Weatherford, Dennis Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2012-09-18 |
| Wood, Mark Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2024-08-05 |
| Menora, Shalom Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Offerle, Andrew Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Patton, Elizabeth Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-06-16 |
| Weatherford, Dennis Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2012-09-18 |
| Bray, Arnold Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2012-09-01 |
| Fry, Janice Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2012-09-01 |
| Headley, Matthew Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2012-09-01 |
| Landry, Keith Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2020-09-01 |
| Lewis, Katrina Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-12-21 |
| Sillery, Debra Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2026-01-03 |
| Underwood, Wendell Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-05-20 |
| Wood, Mark Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-08-05 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Wabash County.