WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
640 W ELLSWORTH ST, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725 · CCN 155150
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 84
- Avg residents/day
- 36.7
- Phone
- 2602488101
Inspection history vs Indiana & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Indiana avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-12 | 5 | 7.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-10-21 | 5 | 7.9 | 9.8 | -2.9 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-29 | 7 | 8.8 | 9.3 | -1.8 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.00 | 52.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.13 | 16.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.83 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $60,590
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
- Facilities in chain
- 70
- Chain avg overall
- 2.20 / 5
Inspection citations (17)2 immediate jeopardy
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-10-21 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-21 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-10-21 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-21 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-21 · Health · corrected 2024-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-24
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-02-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-24
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2013-03-01 |
| THE WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-01 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-03-01 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-10-18 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-03-01 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-10-18 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-06-01 |
| BAKER, STEPHEN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2013-03-01 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-02-16 |
Other facilities in COLUMBIA CITY
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MILLER'S AT OAK POINTE | ★★★★☆ | 82 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.