WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815 · CCN 155321
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 77
- Avg residents/day
- 35.0
- Phone
- 2607499506
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 | 2025-07-02 | 7 | 7.6 | 9.5 | -0.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-09-04 | 4 | 7.9 | 9.8 | -3.9 better |
| 3 | 2023-08-16 | 5 | 8.8 | 9.3 | -3.8 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.98 | 47.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.69 | 42.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.43 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
- Facilities in chain
- 70
- Chain avg overall
- 2.20 / 5
Inspection citations (16)
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-12 · Health · corrected 2025-11-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-12 · Health · corrected 2025-11-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-11-12 · Health · corrected 2025-11-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-02 · Health · corrected 2025-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-09-04 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-09-04 · Health · corrected 2024-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-02-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-08-16 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-16 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2023-08-16 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01
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 FORT WAYNE 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 |
| DUGGAN, AMANDA | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-06-16 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-02-16 |
Other facilities in FORT WAYNE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF FORT WAYNE | ★★★★★ | 115 |
| GLENBROOK REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING CENTER | ★★★★★ | 82 |
| SUMMIT CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION | ★★★★★ | 93 |
| HERITAGE PARK | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| SAINT ANNE HOME | ★★★★★ | 166 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.