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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 215th out of 270 homes in Indiana.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 51m per day | ▲ 27% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 33m per day | ▼ 28% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 12m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 3m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 41m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
5% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
79% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #270 / 271Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 270th out of 271 homes in Indiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Kiri Burks.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 36 | This facility has 31% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (25 vs. IN avg 36). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 8.3 | 12 | This facility has 31% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (8.3 vs. IN avg 12). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↓ 31% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.9 | This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.4 vs. IN avg 1.9). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↓ 26% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (4 vs. IN avg 5). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↓ 20% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 1.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 24% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.7). Click this badge to view the full Indiana ranking.↓ 24% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 3, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and deficiencies, with issues primarily involving emergency preparedness, life safety code requirements, resident care including assistance with eating, infection control, and visitation rights. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though some substantiated cases involved visitation restrictions, failure to report resident mistreatment, and kitchen sanitation concerns. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement in emergency preparedness and life safety compliance following earlier citations, though resident care and documentation issues appeared intermittently over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 13 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
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Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is located in WABASH, Indiana.
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1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wabash's city center to Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
2416567% better than Indiana average
14% worse than Indiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
369 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
24Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
20% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.9
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
21% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.0%
10% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.2%
15% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
73% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.3%
71% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
13% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.1%
26% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
23.3%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.8%
91% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
19% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Meghan Culwell is the Director of Nursing at Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West.
The legal owner and operator of Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West is Johnson Memorial Hospital.
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IN state health department records, Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West's license number is 25-000578-1.
According to IN state health department records, Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West's occupancy is 57%.
Kiri Burks is the administrator of Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West.
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