Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

Name: Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West
Address: 1720 ALBER ST, Wabash, IN, 46992, US
Telephone: 2605634112

1720 Alber St, Wabash, IN 46992 · Wabash County · 44 certified beds · avg 27 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 1997

Part of chain: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING (69 facilities, chain avg rating 2.0★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.15

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Oct 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Aug 7, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times.
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to receive the visitors they choose, at the times they choose. · from a complaint
Aug 1, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Aug 1, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 1, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	3	D
2024	6	D
2025	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.15	3.42	3.95	bottom 39% in Indiana; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.64	0.62	0.69	top 37% in Indiana; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.80	3.01	3.50	bottom 44% in Indiana; bottom 21% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.64	0.47	0.48	top 18% in Indiana; top 20% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.1	45.9	45.8	top 7% in Indiana; top 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	40.4	42.9	top 35% in Indiana; top 33% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.53, RN 0.72, weekend 3.13. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/01/2015
Berkhouse, Steven	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/18/2021
Berkhouse, Steven	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/18/2021
Decola, Robert	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	02/16/2019
Dunkle, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Dunkle, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Dunkle, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Hannah, Brittany	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2020
Lenon, Isaac	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	08/04/2021
Miller's Health Systems INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
The Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
"What are your visiting policies — can family visit any time the resident wants?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the	0.1 mi	Wabash, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Wellbrooke of Wabash	0.4 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre	1.3 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Vernon Health & Rehabilitation	2.8 mi	Wabash, IN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Rolling Meadows Health Care Center	11.2 mi	La Fontaine, IN	★★★★★	5/5
Peabody Retirement Community	13.2 mi	North Manchester, IN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Hickory Creek at Peru	14.0 mi	Peru, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Waters of Peru Skilled Nursing Facility, the	14.0 mi	Peru, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Timbercrest Church of the Brethren Home	14.5 mi	North Manchester, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Blair Ridge Health Campus	14.9 mi	Peru, IN	★★★★☆	3/5
Envive of Huntington	17.1 mi	Huntington, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the	17.4 mi	Huntington, IN	★★☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155627.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

1720 Alber St, Wabash, IN 46992 · 2605634112

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
☐ "What are your visiting policies — can family visit any time the resident wants?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155627 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)