CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wabash, Indiana with 84 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jan 1, 2015 |
| WOLFE, MICHAEL | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 16, 2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| THE WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY EAST LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2022 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
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