All citations for Wellbrooke of South Bend

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

April 20, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).
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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (February 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2026).
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 April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 20, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 15, 2026).

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.