Vernon Health & Rehabilitation
Wabash, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155810) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (260) 563-8438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and zero dollars in fines, and no payment denials are listed. CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wabash, Indiana, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 71 beds and reports an average daily census of 44.2 residents. It has been certified since October 12, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vernon Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars.
CMS staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.26 hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 61.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 71 beds with an average daily census of 44.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Sterling Healthcare chain, which includes 5 facilities averaging a 3.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 12, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (2 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data do not specify service types; contact the facility at (260) 563-8438 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided don't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (260) 563-8438 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155810?state=IN for the most current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.