Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

    1955 Vernon St, Wabash, IN 46992
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff, clean welcoming home

    As a new resident I'm very pleased - the staff, especially Ruth Sturgill, are compassionate, attentive and go above and beyond. Small, very clean facility with great executive leadership; nurses, CNAs and administration genuinely get to know residents and make me feel at home.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.73·(48)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Dedicated certified nursing assistants
    • Attentive hospitality aides
    • Small, home-like setting
    • Convenient location near families
    • Open and flexible visiting hours
    • Accessible staff and administration
    • Engaging entertainment and activities
    • Clean, well-maintained areas reported by some families
    • Supportive executive leadership

    Cons

    • Inconsistent sanitation and housekeeping practices
    • Incontinence-care delays
    • Variable staff responsiveness to resident needs
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone
    • Weak family communication and test/result notification processes
    • Staffing inconsistency and uneven decision-making
    • High management turnover and governance instability
    • Allegations of documentation falsification and administrative misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Care quality: Reviews present a mixed picture. Many families and recent admissions emphasize compassionate, devoted nursing staff and CNAs who go beyond basic duties to attend to residents’ needs. Several comments singled out individual employees for consistently attentive care. At the same time, other reports describe delays in personal-care tasks and instances where resident needs were not attended to promptly; these indicate variability in day-to-day responsiveness and coordination of direct care.

    Staff and conduct: Staff engagement appears polarized. Positive accounts describe staff who learn residents’ preferences, show warmth, and contribute to a comfortable atmosphere. Negative accounts raise concerns about unfriendly or dismissive interactions and inconsistent communication tone. Hospitality aides and activities personnel receive particular praise, while some respondents cite intermittent rudeness or inattentiveness from clinical staff or aides.

    Dining and activities: There is limited direct commentary about meals, so there is no clear pattern about dining quality or consistency in these summaries. Activities and entertainment receive favorable mention — residents have opportunities for social engagement and themed entertainment (for example, visits from performers), and open visiting hours support family involvement.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Descriptions of the physical environment are mixed. Several families describe a clean, well-kept facility and appreciative proximity to home. Conversely, other comments describe sanitation and housekeeping lapses and related odor or incontinence-care concerns in specific areas or shifts. These inconsistencies suggest uneven implementation of housekeeping and incontinence-care protocols.

    Management and operations: Reviews point to operational instability in some periods, including management turnover and leadership changes. There are serious claims concerning recordkeeping and administrative conduct; these are framed here as allegations that warrant verification with the facility and regulators. Communication from leadership about resident status and test results is flagged as an area needing improvement by families who want more timely updates.

    Notable patterns and guidance for prospective families: The overall pattern is one of strong individual caregivers and positive resident relationships coexisting with operational gaps in housekeeping, responsiveness, and communication. Prospective residents and families should consider an in-person visit to observe staff–resident interactions, ask about staffing levels and turnover, review housekeeping and incontinence-care schedules, request examples of family-communication protocols (including how test results and care changes are relayed), and inquire about recent management changes and any corrective action plans. Verifying licensure, recent survey results, and how allegations were investigated will provide additional context for decision-making.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is located at 1955 Vernon St, Wabash, IN, 46992.

    About Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

    Vernon Health & Rehabilitation offers a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals with medical and developmental needs, emphasizing both comfort and quality care. Residents at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation benefit from living in a homelike setting, designed to provide not only physical support but also emotional and social enrichment. The care community is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and dignity for each individual, ensuring that everyone feels at home while receiving the specialized assistance they require.

    The interdisciplinary team at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation is comprised of professionals with a range of expertise, all trained to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each resident. This collaborative approach allows for the seamless integration of medical treatment, rehabilitative therapies, and social engagement opportunities. The staff works closely with residents and their families to develop personalized care plans that address the unique needs and preferences of each person.

    Beyond clinical and medical care, Vernon Health & Rehabilitation places a strong emphasis on enhancing quality of life. Social activities, emotional support services, and opportunities for engagement are integral parts of daily life at the facility. Residents are encouraged to participate in programs that nurture their interests and foster connections with others. The overall environment is thoughtfully designed to offer security, accessibility, and a sense of community, making Vernon Health & Rehabilitation a reassuring place for both residents and their loved ones.

    Families and prospective residents are invited to learn more about Vernon Health & Rehabilitation’s philosophy of care, services, and dedication to compassionate support. The facility remains committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every individual is treated with respect, understanding, and kindness.

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    Vernon Health & Rehabilitation offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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