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WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WABASH, Indiana)

1720 ALBER ST, WABASH, Indiana 46992

Phone: 2605634112

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
26.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Wabash
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.750.68+0.07
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.493.73-0.25
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover37.5%45.9%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-10-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-01Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

20 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-08-07Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-18Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish emergency prep training and testing.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-01Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Services DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-01Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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