Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living
1500 West St Louis Avenue, Vandalia, IL 62471 · (618) 283-4262
For profit - Limited Liability company · 116 certified beds
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,568 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 20, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.November 20, 2025 · F0791 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 20, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 20, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.November 20, 2025 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 20, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 20, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 3, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 8, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 8, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.April 8, 2025 · F0809 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 19, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 5, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 5, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 5, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.December 20, 2023 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,568November 20, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.06 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.23 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 59.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 116 |
| Average residents per day | 36.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fayette County Hospital Vandalia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Haven of St. Elmo Saint Elmo · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Care Center Altamont · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Haven of Bridgeport Bridgeport · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Heartland Nursing & Rehab Casey · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.