Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the
300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN, 46573
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Infinity Healthcare Consulting · For profit - Partnership.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 133
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
- Federal fines (CMP)
- $14,661
- 1 record
- Payment denials
- None
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jan 8, 2025$14,661
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Schmidt, James | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Decola, Robert | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Berkhouse, Steven | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Dunkle, David | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Berkhouse, Steven | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Dunkle, David | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Miller's Health Systems Inc | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Dunkle, David | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
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What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the
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Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Elkhart County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooverwood CCN 155001 | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $25,124 |
| Mason Health Care Center CCN 155003 | Warsaw, IN | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 155005 | Anderson, IN | 2 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the CCN 155006 | Wabash, IN | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Majestic Care of Bloomington CCN 155019 | Bloomington, IN | 3 | 3 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Willows of Shelbyville CCN 155022 | Shelbyville, IN | 2 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
Continue your research
- Compare Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, theLine it up against other facilities
- Nursing homes in IndianaState directory & CMS rating landscape
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting — ownership profileThe operator's full CMS footprint
- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the's CMS rating?
Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the located?
Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the is located at 300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN, 46573 in Elkhart County, and CMS lists 133 certified beds.
Does Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $14,661 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.85 across 13 facilities in Elkhart County, and 3.16 across Indiana. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 155582
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 133
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 32 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0770 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0803 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0684 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 0691 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0622 | J | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0623 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0624 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0677 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0693 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0732 | C | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 0812 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 6, 2024 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 6, 2024 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 0689 | D | Standard | Past Non-Compliance | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 0712 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 6, 2024 |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 0660 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 12, 2024 |
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