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Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West
1720 Alber St, Wabash, IN 46992
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Wabash, Indiana, certified for 44 beds and caring for about 27 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 5, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 28.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wabash Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 15 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 21.4 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.1% | 44.4% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Aug 2025, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0809 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 1 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.1%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.2% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.9% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Johnson Memorial Hospital. Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2015 |
| Miller'S Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
| The Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wabash County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows Health Care Center | La Fontaine | 115 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.3 | — | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre | Wabash | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14.7 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home | North Manchester | 65 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16.9 | — | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Wellbrooke of Wabash | Wabash | 70 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 21.4 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Peabody Retirement Community | North Manchester | 192 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 13.5 | $22K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Vernon Health & Rehabilitation | Wabash | 71 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 38.0 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The | Wabash | 84 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 31.0 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Wabash County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West?
It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Johnson Memorial Hospital, Miller'S Health Systems Inc and The Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.