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HomeIndianaWaters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the

Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the

5544 E State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 468152607499506
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
77
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 77 certified beds with an average of 35 residents per day (45% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jul 2, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.98 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.4%

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

Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana with 77 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. The facility scored at average compared to Indiana facilities.

Beds
77
Avg Residents/Day
35
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 18, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Allen
Last Inspection
Jul 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
33.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jul 2, 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: Jul 2, 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: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Apr 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Sep 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Sep 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Aug 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Aug 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.20 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.08 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.98 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.4%
RN Turnover
42.9%
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 FORT WAYNE 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
DUGGAN, AMANDACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 16, 2016
DECOLA, ROBERTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the?▾
Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 2, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the?▾
Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the provides 3.98 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 1.08 LPN hours, and 2.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.4%.
How many beds does Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the have?▾
Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the has 77 certified beds with an average of 35 residents per day, resulting in approximately 45% 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 Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, the?▾
Yes, there are 25 other nursing homes in Fort Wayne, Indiana with an average rating of 3.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Fort Wayne nursing homes page.

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