WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST
1720 ALBER ST, Wabash, IN 46992
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How WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST Compares
WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST is a 44-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wabash, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (32.8%) is above the Indiana average of 13.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wabash, the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.8% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (141% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (51% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST with other nursing homes in Wabash.
What keeps WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 44 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY WEST's rating advantage in Wabash?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Wabash
Wabash sits in Wabash County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,492 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $56,573
- Median home value
- $109,600
Demographics for Wabash County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wabash.
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