Lela Matthews
Sep 2024
My grandma was very well cared for she loved it when she was there very much appreciate the loving staff.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 116
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 116
- Inspections
- View history (38 citations)
- Therapy Schedule
- Therapy services offered seven days per week
- Therapy Approach
- Includes shopping outings and home task practice
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe a caring, attentive staff and responsive management team who genuinely look out for residents, and several families say their loved ones were well cared for. One very negative review, however, describes serious concerns about neglect and staff behavior toward residents, contrasting sharply with the otherwise positive feedback.
The Good
- Caring, attentive caregiving staff
- Management described as responsive and listens
- Therapy available seven days a week
- Family testimonials of loved ones well cared for
The Bad
- One report of resident neglect and verbal abuse by staff
- Mixed sentiment: one reviewer called it just 'alright'
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living is a senior living community in Vandalia, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 11 reviews.
About Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living
Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living is a senior living community in Vandalia, Illinois, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation support, and daily assistance for residents at various stages of life.
The community provides comprehensive therapy services available seven days a week, tailored to individual needs. Skilled therapists work with residents on practical life skills, including accompanying them on shopping outings and replicating home-based cooking and cleaning tasks to support their transition and ongoing independence.
For long-term residents, the community focuses on sustaining strength and autonomy, enabling residents to participate in the array of activities and amenities offered. Care at Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living takes a holistic approach, addressing not only physical well-being but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
The caregiving team is composed of highly trained professionals committed to providing personalized care with emphasis on comfort, dignity, and respect. The community builds meaningful connections to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and at home.
Types of Care at Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living
4.1overall · 11 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (11)
Jerry
Feb 2024
It's very good place
John Zbinden
Jan 2023
Hope I get in to this place soon so I can be close to my son
Lora Bennett
Oct 2022
Management is great to work with, will listen and get to the core of things. Caregivers are great. Building it’ll looking fantastic as well!
Amaya Velloff
Apr 2022
It’s alright .
Government Inspection History
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Nov 20, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 14, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 24, 2024
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2024
Apr 5, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Aug 31, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living offer?
Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living located?
Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living is located at 1500 West St Louis Avenue in Vandalia, Illinois.
What do families say about Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living?
Most reviewers describe a caring, attentive staff and responsive management team who genuinely look out for residents, and several families say their loved ones were well cared for. One very negative review, however, describes serious concerns about neglect and staff behavior toward residents, contrasting sharply with the otherwise positive feedback.
How did Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?
Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Vandalia Healthcare and Senior Living?
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