Nursing

Our licensed nursing staff directs the medical care of each child twenty four hours a day. Nursing Services The certified staff is responsible for the daily physical care -- bathing, dressing and feeding -- of their children. Their affectionate care and attention in fulfilling these responsibilities further the effectiveness of all our programs. Our nurses are trained to care for the special needs, such as individuals with Profound Mentally Challenged, Multiple Disabilities, Seizure Disorder and Mild Self Injurious Behavior. The Medical Director, since 1981, Dr. Piyush Shah and his associate alternate visiting weekly. Featuring five Hydromassage tubs used in routine resident care, state of the art lifting equipment that allows your child to be moved in a comfortable manner. We specialize in Head Trauma, Colostomy/Urostomy Care, Tracheotomy Care and Oxygen Therapy. Huntington Memorial Hospital serves our residents with a Specialized Pediatric Wing. Located less than 20 minutes from Vernon Manor. Annual State Survey reports are available upon request. Dentists, Dr. Phil and Matt Pate and Dr. Long visits every six months to clean & Fluoride everyone's teeth. Opthamologist, Dr. Lindsay Barnett visits the facility and performs eye exams yearly to those under 18 and every two years to those over 18. Director of nursing, Kelly Taylor, R.N. Click here for information on Respite Care. Riley O.T. of Indianapolis visit monthly in their fully equipped semi-providing the fittings, moldings & repairs of wheelchairs on Vernon Manor premises.