Safety Report: Vernon Healthcare Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (31) than in the cycle before (47).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 9 | July 22, 2026; July 17, 2026; June 30, 2026; June 10, 2026; December 9, 2025; January 10, 2025; November 18, 2024; July 9, 2024; February 14, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 7 | July 31, 2026; July 8, 2026; February 20, 2025; November 18, 2024; October 30, 2024; May 24, 2024; March 13, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 7 | May 5, 2026; August 1, 2025; April 10, 2025; January 10, 2025; October 9, 2024; January 4, 2024; December 15, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 6 | July 31, 2026; June 30, 2026; May 6, 2026; May 5, 2026; October 1, 2024; May 24, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 5 | July 31, 2026; October 30, 2024; August 9, 2024; July 31, 2024; December 15, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 5 | January 9, 2026; January 10, 2025; November 18, 2024; June 4, 2024; December 15, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 4 | January 9, 2026; October 1, 2024; August 9, 2024; July 31, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 3 | June 30, 2026; May 6, 2026; October 1, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 3 | June 10, 2026; August 28, 2024; July 9, 2024 |
| 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. (F726) | 3 | January 28, 2026; December 18, 2024; December 15, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | January 9, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 15, 2023 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | January 9, 2026; January 10, 2025; August 12, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | January 9, 2026; July 9, 2024; May 24, 2024 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 3 | January 9, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 15, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 3 | December 9, 2025; September 13, 2024; December 15, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 3 | October 1, 2024; August 12, 2024; July 31, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | January 9, 2026; October 1, 2024 |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. (F770) | 2 | January 9, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F627) | 2 | September 12, 2025; May 5, 2025 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | March 13, 2025; January 10, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | January 10, 2025; August 15, 2024 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 2 | December 18, 2024; March 13, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | November 12, 2024; December 15, 2023 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | August 28, 2024; August 12, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | Fine | $22,125 |
| April 10, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| July 31, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 45 days, starting September 7, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $107,454 |
| May 24, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 24 days, starting June 25, 2024 |
| May 24, 2024 | Fine | $53,639 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 31, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 22, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 17, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 8, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 30, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
June 10, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 15, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 6, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 5, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 28, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 9, 2026 — 10 citations
December 9, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 12, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 1, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
June 6, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 5, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 10, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 13, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 20, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 10, 2025 — 21 citations
December 18, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 18, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 30, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 9, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 7, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 1, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
September 13, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 28, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 15, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 12, 2024 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
August 9, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 31, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 9, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
June 10, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 24, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 13, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
February 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 15, 2023 — 8 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare