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Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

WABASH, IN 46992 View Map

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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The Waters of Wabash West is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Wabash, IN. It focuses on providing quality care tailored to the needs of residents and their families. The facility offers services such as personalized rehabilitation, respite care, and comprehensive wound care.

(260) 563-4112 admin@watersofwabashwest.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.95/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 44

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

47.9%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

5% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

79% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$2.6M

Operating deficit

-$432.7K

Governmental home County

Home revenue

$2,647,958.00

Operating deficit

$-432,692.00

Payroll costs

$1.3M

48.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.8M

Total costs $3.1M

44-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)

License Date

January 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000578-1

CMS Certification Number: 155627

Ownership & operating entity

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is administrated by KIRI BURKS.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: MEGHAN CULWELL

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Accepts Medicare

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (260) 563-5611

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Living Well, In Motion, Respite Care, In-House Diagnostics, Comprehensive Wound Care, Respiratory Services

Operating Hours

24 hours - 7 days a week

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Results

3 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

4 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

16 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

SNF

IN 46992

THE WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST LLC

47.9%

$2,647,930.00

$1,295,118.00

48.9%

27.90

4/5

2.9484

4/5

2/5

4/5

Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre

SNF

Wabash

A+

HATFIELD, REBECCA

49.3%

$4,367,255.00

$2,668,560.00

61.1%

39.40

3/5

3.5429

4/5

3/5

1/5

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

SNF

IN 46992

119

VERNON MANOR CHILDREN'S HOME, LLC

42.2%

$7,256,980.00

$2,864,662.00

39.5%

47.80

2/5

3.6211

2/5

3/5

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46992

Bed Count: 44

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: THE WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST LLC

CCN: 155627

Occupancy: 47.9%

Home Revenue: $2,647,930.00

Payroll Costs: $1,295,118.00

Payroll %: 48.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 27.90

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.9484

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Wabash

Bed Count: 75

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: HATFIELD, REBECCA

CCN: 155162

Occupancy: 49.3%

Home Revenue: $4,367,255.00

Payroll Costs: $2,668,560.00

Payroll %: 61.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.40

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5429

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Vernon Health & Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: IN 46992

Bed Count: 119

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: VERNON MANOR CHILDREN'S HOME, LLC

CCN: 155810

Occupancy: 42.2%

Home Revenue: $7,256,980.00

Payroll Costs: $2,864,662.00

Payroll %: 39.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 47.80

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6211

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

WABASH, IN 46992

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

10,887

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

6.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	8	7.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	8.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	17	6.8	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

40 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

1hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

5.6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

3.4%

of total hours from contractors

369 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	17	0	17	3,684	91	100%	6.8
Medication Aide/Technician	8	0	8	1,874	90	99%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,313	84	92%	8.9
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	1,058	76	84%	7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	513	91	100%	4.6
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	469	63	69%	7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	439	58	64%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	418	55	60%	7.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	245	38	42%	6.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	157	63	69%	2.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	153	63	69%	2.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	37	33	36%	1.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	20	22%	0.9
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	10	4	4%	2.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	4	4	4%	1

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Total Health inspections 7

17% above Indiana average

Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 13

48% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 25.0

1.86 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 9 citations

Complaint investigations 5 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 13

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 15, 2025

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 07, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 18, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 18, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

24 Total Residents

Medicare 3 (12.5%)

Medicaid 17 (70.8%)

Private Pay/Other 4 (16.7%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.4

20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 16.9

Near Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.5%

21% below Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 13.0%

10% below Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%

15% above Indiana average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.1%

73% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.3%

71% below Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

13% below Indiana average.

Depressive Symptoms 23.3%

3% below Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 23.8%

91% above Indiana average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.8%

3% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Indiana average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.1%

26% above Indiana average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.9%

19% better than Indiana average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 47.9% ↑ 2.6pp vs 2022

Net Income -$432,692 ↑ ~$347K vs 2022

Total Payroll $1,638,064 ↓ ~$179K vs 2022

Profit Margin -16.3% ↑ 17.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	62.1%	64.9%	59.0%	50.9%	47.9%	57.2%	71.8%	71.6%	66.7%	52.9%	45.3%	47.9%
Beds	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44
Net Income	-$183,948	$154,711	$213,827	-$169,250	-$333,210	-$161,496	$279,253	-$167,633	-$18,219	-$401,818	-$779,696	-$432,692
Gross Revenue	$2,207,657	$1,754,338	$2,637,103	$2,360,957	$2,113,465	$2,481,501	$3,191,480	$2,964,394	$3,023,598	$2,508,402	$2,276,574	$2,647,930
Operating Expenses	$2,306,979	$1,534,255	$2,281,889	$2,470,844	$2,333,184	$2,577,996	$2,800,797	$3,023,441	$3,168,841	$3,190,442	$3,040,111	$2,901,890
Net Patient Revenue	$2,109,309	$1,683,597	$2,488,734	$2,284,664	$2,000,865	$2,400,448	$3,072,610	$2,847,971	$2,992,168	$2,509,508	$2,258,940	$2,469,170
Total Payroll	$1,338,694	$760,813	$1,236,392	$1,185,878	$1,168,674	$1,314,863	$1,449,642	$1,591,183	$1,702,862	$1,849,029	$1,816,949	$1,638,064
Profit Margin %	-8.3%	8.8%	8.1%	-7.2%	-15.8%	-6.5%	8.8%	-5.7%	-0.6%	-16.0%	-34.3%	-16.3%
Medicare %	8.7%	3.8%	3.8%	6.7%	3.0%	1.7%	2.1%	2.6%	3.2%	4.4%	5.7%	1.9%
Medicaid %	78.5%	76.7%	82.4%	77.8%	85.3%	77.1%	76.7%	82.9%	77.5%	66.0%	58.6%	58.1%
Private %	12.8%	19.5%	13.8%	15.5%	11.7%	21.2%	21.2%	14.5%	19.3%	29.7%	35.7%	40.0%
Revenue/Day	$211	$275	$263	$280	$260	$261	$266	$248	$278	$295	$310	$321
Cost/Day	$231	$251	$241	$302	$303	$280	$243	$263	$295	$375	$418	$377
Avg Length of Stay	250.0 days	359.7 days	315.8 days	340.5 days	265.9 days	383.0 days	360.5 days	274.0 days	298.5 days	229.8 days	93.4 days	102.6 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).

IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

General: Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IN Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

IN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

IN Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

IN Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Waters of Wabash Skilled… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Waters of Wabash Skilled… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Staffing

Leadership

Care Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

Inspection History

6 visits/inspections

Results

4 complaints

16 total citations

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

CHOICE Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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Community Spaces and Overall Environment

Services

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