01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-08-07 | 2 | 2025-08-07 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-07-18 | 5 | 2024-07-18 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-08-01 | 4 | 2023-08-01 | 10 |
CMS CCN 1556272026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West
1720 Alber St · Wabash, IN 46992 · Wabash County
Certified beds44CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
31 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-10-15 · 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 · 2025-10-17 · complaint2025-08-07 · 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 · 2025-08-082025-08-07 · 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 · 2025-10-072025-08-07 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-072025-08-07 · 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 · 2025-10-072025-08-07 · 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 · 2025-10-072025-08-07 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-072025-08-07 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-072025-08-07 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-072024-07-18 · FIREE0036Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-012024-07-18 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-15 · complaint2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0732Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-152024-07-18 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2024-08-152024-07-18 · HEALTHF0809Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-152024-07-18 · 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 · 2024-08-152024-07-18 · 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 · 2024-10-012024-07-18 · FIREK0927Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-012024-02-01 · HEALTHF0563Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-02-18 · complaint2023-08-01 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-282023-08-01 · 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 · 2023-08-252023-08-01 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-252023-08-01 · 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 · 2023-08-252023-08-01 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-282023-08-01 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-2803 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-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 INTEREST100% · since 01/01/2015
- HANNAH, BRITTANYIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2020
- LENON, ISAACIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 08/04/2021
- DECOLA, ROBERTIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/2019
- BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
- BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
- MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
- THE WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2022
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT 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 hours3.53per resident day
RN hours0.72per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.13per resident day
Staff turnover28.1%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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