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 26 to 43 of 43 citations

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 2024).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 2, 2025).

  12. 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 February 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  14. 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 February 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  15. 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 February 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 8, 2024).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 29, 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.