VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING
1500 WEST ST LOUIS AVENUE, Vandalia, IL 62471
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How VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING Compares
VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING is a 116-bed for-profit nursing facility in Vandalia, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.6%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 116 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 31% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Vandalia, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (28% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (147% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (53% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.8% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (66% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING with other nursing homes in Vandalia.
How is VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.8% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.6% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 31% occupancy across 116 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does VANDALIA HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING lag behind other Vandalia options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Vandalia
Vandalia sits in Fayette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,101 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,634
- Median home value
- $93,200
Demographics for Fayette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vandalia.
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