All citations for Vernon Healthcare Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 9, 2026

Showing 26 to 49 of 49 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0847, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 27, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 28, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 7, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 18, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 22, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Health citation F-0912, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (January 27, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.