CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1550062026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The

1900 N Alber St · Wabash, IN 46992 · Wabash County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds84CMS provider file
Recent citation rows68current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-05-22162025-05-2216
Cycle 22024-08-0512024-08-0519
Cycle 32023-06-3092023-06-307
02 / CITATION DETAIL

68 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 11 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-17 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01 · complaint
2026-03-17 · HEALTHF0659Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-01 · complaint
2026-02-16 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-06 · complaint
2025-12-10 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-31 · complaint
2025-12-10 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-31 · complaint
2025-05-22 · FIREE0018Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0801Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-20
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0867Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-09
2025-05-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-09
2025-05-22 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · FIREK0271Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
2025-05-22 · FIREK0346Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-28
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITALOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 01/01/2015
  • WOLFE, MICHAELIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • DECOLA, ROBERTIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/2019
  • BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
  • DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
  • DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
  • THE WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY EAST LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2022
  • DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.32per resident day
RN hours0.35per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.97per resident day
Staff turnover30.2%CMS reported field
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