Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The
WATERS OF WABASH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY EAST THE in WABASH, IN — inspection on May 22, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an observation on 5/19/25 at 11:45 a.m., the chemicals in the dry storage area remained in their same position beneath the electrical panels.
During an observation and interview on 5/21/25 at 9:34 a.m., the Regional Director of Operations indicated the chemicals should be stored properly in the janitor's closet. He pointed to the closet approximately 4 to 5 feet from where the chemicals sat. He planned to train the staff on proper kitchen cleaning and storage of chemicals.
A current facility policy, dated 3/25/12, titled Cleaning & Sanitation, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 10:47 a.m., indicated the following: .The Food and Nutrition Director will develop, implement, and monitor schedules for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance and keep record for 1 year .To ensure the food service department is maintained according to state and federal regulations and is a clean, sanitary, and safe environment at all times .1.
The Food Service Director develops, implements, and monitors a cleaning schedule to include all areas of the kitchen and equipment. 2.
Food Service employees are trained in proper use, cleaning, and maintaining all equipment. 3.
Cleaning schedules designate cleaning for each position and are posted in an accessible area
A current facility policy, dated 3/25/12, titled Food Storage, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 10:57 a.m., indicated the following: .Food is stored and prepared in a clean, safe, sanitary manner that will comply with state and federal guidelines .to minimize contamination and bacteria .1.
Food storage areas are clean, organized, and free of dirt .4.
Containers for bulk items (flour, sugar, etc.) are leak proof, non-absorbent, sanitary, NSF approved and have tight fitting lids . 5.
All food not in original containers are to be labeled and dated and stored in NSF approved containers
A current facility policy, dated 3/25/12, titled Safe Food Handling Practices, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 10:57 a.m., indicated the following: .All food is purchased, store, prepared, and distributed in a clean, safe, sanitary manner promoting safe food handling and compliance with state and federal guidelines . To minimize contamination and bacteria while providing nutritious meals .6.
All working surfaces and equipment are clean and sanitized after each use
3.1-21(i)(3)
155006
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 155006 B.
Wing 05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The 1900 N Alber St Wabash, IN 46992
During an interview, on 5/18/25 at 2:24 p.m., Resident 40 indicated the food was not good at all.
The food was cold, did not taste good, and looked nasty.
During an interview, on 5/18/25 at 3:11 p.m., Resident 49 indicated she often went back to her room to eat snacks and food provided by her family because the facility's food was not good.
During an interview, on 5/19/25 at 9:56 a.m., Resident 3 indicated the food was awful.
During an interview, on 5/19/25 at 10:11 a.m., Resident 108 indicated the taste of the food varied and depended on who the cook was.
The food taste had really slipped and did not taste good at all.
Sometimes it was warm when served, and sometimes it was cold.
She often had her family bring in food for her.
During an interview, on 5/19/25 at 11:26 a.m., Resident 50 indicated most of the food was cold when he got it.
Yesterday, the facility had served lentil soup, so he had his wife bring him something later from a restaurant.
155006
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 155006 B.
Wing 05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The 1900 N Alber St Wabash, IN 46992