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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is a 71-bed skilled nursing facility located on South Vernon Street in Wabash, Indiana. Owned by Vernon Manor Children’s Home and operated by Putnam County Hospital under administrator Monti Montgomery, this community has been open for one year. It focuses on skilled and intermediate pediatric care and rehabilitation services for children and young adults. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, maintaining a 66 percent occupancy rate with an average resident stay of 150 days.
Daily care includes an average of 3 hours and 37 minutes of direct nursing time per resident, split among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. On-site features include a music therapy center, an animal therapy center, an activity room, an accessible playground, and an enclosed courtyard. The daily routine incorporates schooling, community outings, religious services, gardening, and art programs. Practical details include medically tailored meals, flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 26 out of 100. State records indicate that the facility’s citations-per-inspection rate is zero. Families can contact the administrative team directly to discuss the pediatric enrollment process, tour the therapy spaces, or ask about the on-site educational programming.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 86th out of 287 homes in Indiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 51m per day | ▲ 27% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 23m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 51m per day | ▲ 19% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 73% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 38m per day | ▲ 40% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is legally operated by Putnam County Hospital, and administrated by Monti Montgomery.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
10 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #284 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 284th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 10 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 50 | 36 | This facility has 39% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (50 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 39% worse Rank #242 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 242nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 12.5 | 9 | This facility has 39% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (12.5 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 39% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better Rank #136 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 136th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 32 | 19 | This facility has 68% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (32 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 68% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 28% | 37% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (28% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 9% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 25 | 13 | This facility has 92% more inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (25 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 92% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse Rank #266 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 1.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
3729067% more staff per resident than Indiana average
5% better than Indiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
27 total: 6 full-time employees and 21 contractors.
27
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
29 total: 8 full-time employees and 21 contractors.
29
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
89 total: 23 full-time employees and 66 contractors.
89
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,592 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 66 | 89 | 8,528 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 21 | 29 | 4,080 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 21 | 27 | 2,447 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,233 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,434 | 91 | 99% | 8.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,074 | 90 | 98% | 11.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 642 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 470 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 66 | 72% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 317 | 59 | 64% | 5.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 239 | 32 | 35% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 112 | 53 | 58% | 1.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 76 | 15 | 16% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 18 | 20% | 1.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.3
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.5
27% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.2%
59% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.9%
10% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.4%
78% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
44% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.9%
35% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
55% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
10% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
24.3%
95% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.6%
7% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.8%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.12
33% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.60
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.75
86% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.48
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
68.6%
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
3% of new residents, often for short stays.
84% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
48Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Vernon Health & Rehabilitation from 2014–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #208 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (84% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 6 - 7 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wabash's city center to Vernon Health & Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is located in WABASH, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NC Nursing Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Wabash | 44
Facility
44
IN AVG
116
Rank
#418 / 437 |
56.8%
Facility
56.8%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#293 / 433 | -18% | 2.95
Facility
2.95
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#227 / 287 | +23% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 81
Facility
81
IN AVG
83
Rank
#174 / 384 | 13
Facility
13
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#60 / 288 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#23 / 288 | - | 26 | - |
26
Facility
26
IN AVG
37
Rank
#352 / 587 | The Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West LLC | $2.6M
Facility
$2.6M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#287 / 290 | $1.6M
Facility
$1.6M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#288 / 290 | 61.9%
Facility
61.9%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#44 / 290 | 155627 | ||||
| Vernon Health & Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Wabash | 71
Facility
71
IN AVG
116
Rank
#346 / 437 |
66.2%
Facility
66.2%
IN AVG
69.4%
Rank
#218 / 433 | -5% | 3.62
Facility
3.62
IN AVG
3.44
Rank
#86 / 287 | +54% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
IN AVG
$31.4k
Rank
#1 / 289 | 73
Facility
73
IN AVG
83
Rank
#284 / 384 | 25
Facility
25
IN AVG
25.0
Rank
#157 / 288 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
IN AVG
4.1
Rank
#52 / 288 | - | 46 | - |
26
Facility
26
IN AVG
37
Rank
#352 / 587 | Vernon Manor Children's Home, LLC | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
IN AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#220 / 290 | $4.1M
Facility
$4.1M
IN AVG
$4.2M
Rank
#208 / 290 | 56.6%
Facility
56.6%
IN AVG
42%
Rank
#73 / 290 | 155810 |
Dorkas Derry is the Director of Nursing at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation.
The legal owner and operator of Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is Putnam County Hospital.
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IN state health department records, Vernon Health & Rehabilitation's license number is 25-000274-1.
According to IN state health department records, Vernon Health & Rehabilitation's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation's occupancy is 66%.
Monti Montgomery is the administrator of Vernon Health & Rehabilitation.
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