Nursing homes › Indiana › Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the
1900 N Alber St, Wabash, IN 46992 · 2605637427 · 84 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a group operating 70 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.1/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,187,160 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.32 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 0.35. Weekend total: 2.97. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-17 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-02-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-12-10 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-12-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-20 |
| 2025-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2024-03-21 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-01-25 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2023-06-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-30 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2015 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
| THE WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY EAST LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155006. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.