The Waters of Wabash West is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with 44 certified beds and an average of about 26 residents per day, which makes for a smaller community and a more homelike feel. The facility offers both short-term rehabilitation-helping folks recover between hospital and home with occupational, physical, and speech therapy-and long-term nursing care services for those who need daily help because they're frail or dependent on nurse care. The Waters of Wabash West provides furnished private rooms with private bathrooms, an emergency call system, and 24-hour nurse coverage. Staff serve three meals a day in a restaurant-style dining area, and residents have access to a lounge for relaxing. There's medication management, housekeeping and laundry, a beauty barber service, and community activities like Bingo, monthly outings, and parades. They also offer spiritual activities such as meditation, fellowship, and worship.
You'll also find on-site vision, dental, podiatry, audiology services, IV infusion therapy, and 24/7 physician access here. There are programs called "In Motion" and "Living Well," and they provide respite care for families needing a short break. The admissions process runs day and night, every day of the week. The Waters of Wabash West belongs to a for-profit limited liability company, is owned by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and has been managed by Miller's Health Systems Inc since January 2015 and by The Waters Of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility West LLC since November 2022, with connections to Miller's Merry Manor.
Inspection reports show there have been 11 documented deficiencies, including problems with how meals and snacks meet residents' needs, food temperature and taste, and one infection-related issue, but the nurse turnover rate is lower than the state average. Nurses spend about 3.44 hours per resident each day, which is a little below the state average, and daily staffing info has to be posted. The community follows federal standards to prevent the spread of infections. The Waters of Wabash West offers a virtual tour, and it's got amenities like community events, career opportunities, and privacy policies covered, and links to social platforms like Instagram and Facebook. This place has a small-town feel with services for people who need a lot of care and for those who intend to get back home after a hospital stay.
