WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

640 W ELLSWORTH ST
COLUMBIA CITY IN 46725
Phone: 2602488101

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Indiana average: 0.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Columbia City average: level with the average (3.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds84
Average residents per day41.2
Occupancy49%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainINFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING (70 facilities)
CountyWhitley
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1974-01-03
CMS certification number (CCN)155150
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle5

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.77
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.09
Registered nurse turnover12.5%
Total nursing staff turnover56.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$60,590
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $60,590 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY have?

CMS certifies 84 beds; the facility reports an average of 41.2 residents per day (about 49% occupancy).

Does WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $60,590 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.