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HomeIndianaWaters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility

640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 467252602488101
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
84
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $59,961

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 84 certified beds with an average of 36.7 residents per day (44% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Dec 12, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $59,961 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.00 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.0% (high)

• Part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain (69 facilities)

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. The facility scored at average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
84
Avg Residents/Day
36.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 3, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Whitley
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
74.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$59,961
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 22, 2024
$59,961

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.57 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.13 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.00 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.57 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.0%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 1, 2013
THE WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2022
DUNKLE, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
BERKHOUSE, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 18, 2021
DUNKLE, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
BERKHOUSE, STEVENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 18, 2021
DUNKLE, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
BAKER, STEPHENCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 1, 2013
DECOLA, ROBERTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 12, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $59,961 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility provides 3.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours, 0.29 LPN hours, and 1.57 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.0%.
How many beds does Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility have?▾
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has 84 certified beds with an average of 36.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 44% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Columbia City, Indiana with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Columbia City nursing homes page.

Part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting

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