WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

300 N WASHINGTON ST
WAKARUSA IN 46573
Phone: 5748624511

For profit - Partnership

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

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Indiana average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Wakarusa average: level with the average (1.0)

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 beds133
Average residents per day81.8
Occupancy62%
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
ChainINFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING (70 facilities)
CountyElkhart
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1995-10-01
CMS certification number (CCN)155582
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.01
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.46
Registered nurse turnover23.1%
Total nursing staff turnover57.1%
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)$14,661
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $14,661 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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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?

CMS certifies 133 beds; the facility reports an average of 81.8 residents per day (about 62% occupancy).

Does WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $14,661 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE been cited for abuse?

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