All citations for Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 7, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 31 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 18, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0563, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 18, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.