Vernon Manor
Viroqua, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525562) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,649 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (608) 637-5400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vernon Manor holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Vernon Manor reports total nurse staffing of 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Vernon Manor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,649.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no data indicating a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Vernon Manor is a county government-owned nursing home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1995. The facility is certified for 80 beds, with an average of 49.9 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vernon Manor holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,649.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Vernon Manor. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering Vernon Manor for a parent should review the facility's full inspection history and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific data points provided by CMS at the time of this listing's data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vernon Manor has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Vernon Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.59 hours per resident per day, with 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,649.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Vernon Manor.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Vernon Manor is certified for 80 beds, with an average of 49.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Vernon Manor is owned by county government, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Vernon Manor was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; Vernon Manor scores 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (608) 637-5400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (608) 637-5400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Vernon Manor's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525562?state=WI.
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.