CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia City, Indiana with 84 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure 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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor 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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure 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.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Mar 1, 2013 |
| BAKER, STEPHEN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2013 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 16, 2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| THE WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2022 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2019 |
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