WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
300 N WASHINGTON ST, WAKARUSA, IN 46573 · CCN 155582
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 133
- Avg residents/day
- 84.8
- Phone
- 5748624511
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 | 2025-03-14 | 11 | 7.6 | 9.5 | +3.4 worse |
| 2 | 2024-04-03 | 11 | 7.9 | 9.8 | +3.1 worse |
| 3 | 2023-02-06 | 8 | 8.8 | 9.3 | -0.8 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.46 | 62.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.65 | 35.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.02 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $14,661
- 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 (30)1 immediate jeopardy
- 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-03-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2024-04-03 · Health · corrected 2024-05-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-02-21 · Health · corrected 2024-03-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-02-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-25
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 |
| MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-07-01 |
| THE WATERS OF WAKARUSA 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 | — | 2019-03-01 |
| SCHMIDT, JAMES | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-02-04 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-02-16 |
Other facilities in WAKARUSA
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.