Nursing home

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.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the, with 32 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $14,661 in the current dataset.
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.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Elkhart Co. avg 2.85Indiana avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Elkhart Co. avg: 2.85. Indiana avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

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.

32
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
12
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72023
52024
182025
22026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

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)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $14,661 total · Jan 8, 2025
  1. Jan 8, 2025$14,661

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

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 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)6.09%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.57%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.08%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

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 / organizationRole
Johnson Memorial Hospital5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Schmidt, JamesCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Decola, RobertW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Berkhouse, StevenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Dunkle, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Berkhouse, StevenCORPORATE OFFICER
Dunkle, DavidCORPORATE OFFICER
Miller's Health Systems IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dunkle, DavidOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Elkhart County.

300 N Washington St, Wakarusa
Elkhart County · IN · 46573
133 certified beds41.5397, -86.0240

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Hooverwood
CCN 155001
Indianapolis, IN113Shown$25,124
Mason Health Care Center
CCN 155003
Warsaw, IN223Not shown$0
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 155005
Anderson, IN211Not shown$0
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East the
CCN 155006
Wabash, IN111Not shown$0
Majestic Care of Bloomington
CCN 155019
Bloomington, IN332Not shown$0
Willows of Shelbyville
CCN 155022
Shelbyville, IN221Not shown$0

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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.

How can I verify Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
155582
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Certified beds
133
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 32 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 16, 20260677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Mar 16, 20260684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 27, 2026
Mar 14, 20250578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250770DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 20250691DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 14, 2025
Jan 8, 20250622JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250623DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250624DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250693DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250732CComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 20250812FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 28, 2025
Apr 3, 20240580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2024
Apr 3, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2024
Apr 3, 20240689DStandardPast Non-ComplianceMar 22, 2024
Apr 3, 20240712DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 6, 2024
Feb 21, 20240660DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 12, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 32 citations.

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