WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY EAST THE – WABASH, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The

1900 N ALBER ST, Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7427
84 beds
All Wabash facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
69.77
Score /100
#8409
National Rank

#8409
of 14703 facilities
National
42.8% position
#352
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#6
of 8 in Wabash
County Rank
#3
of 5 in Wabash
City Rank
#3
of 5 in ZIP 46992
ZIP Rank






About Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East TheWaters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The is located at 1900 N Alber St, Wabash, IN, reachable at (260) 563-7427. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 84.0 certified beds and serves an average of 49 residents per day. It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network (70 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1974-03-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The

Address

1900 N Alber St, Wabash, IN 46992

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 84 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
69.77
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8409 of 14703 nationally – #352 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The may be considered for families with limited options in Wabash, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWaters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The currently provides 3 hours 7 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 61 min/day (2022) to 19 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.3%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 7 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 2 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours47 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 46 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,500. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 100.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,409
of 14,703
National
Bottom 43%
#352
of 507
IN State
Bottom 31% in IN
#6
of 8
️ Wabash County
#6 of 8
#3
of 5
️ Wabash
#3 of 5
#3
of 5
ZIP 46992
#3 of 5

Nationally, Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The ranks 8409th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.8/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 352nd out of 507 nursing homes. In Wabash, it ranks 3rd out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,555 nationally and RN hours rank #12,545 nationally (#471 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.19 #10,455 / 14,703 #338 / 507 Below average
2023 3.89 #4,747 / 14,703 #98 / 507 Above average
2024 3.27 #10,412 / 14,703 #379 / 507 Below average
2025 3.01 #12,868 / 14,703 #461 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.12 #12,555 / 14,703 #455 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 1.01 #2,038 / 14,703 #39 / 507 Top 25%
2023 1.11 #1,283 / 14,703 #21 / 507 Top 10%
2024 0.49 #8,417 / 14,703 #328 / 507 Below average
2025 0.44 #9,787 / 14,703 #367 / 507 Below average
2026 0.31 #12,545 / 14,703 #471 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1974-03-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (260) 563-7427 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.8/100, placing it #8409 of 14703 facilities nationally and #352 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The receives a reported average of 3 hours 7 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 19 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 47 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 2 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 46 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,500. 12 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 100.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The ranks 8409th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.8/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 352nd out of 507 nursing homes. In Wabash, it ranks 3rd out of 5 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,555 nationally and RN hours rank #12,545 nationally (#471 in IN). Our composite quality score of 69.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Wabash, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/wabash/

Contact and Location

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Address

1900 N ALBER ST, Wabash, IN 46992
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Legal Name

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 84
Average Residents / Day 49 (58% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Wabash County, IN
City Wabash, IN
ZIP Code 46992
Approved Since March 1, 1974
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155006
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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