Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility in Columbia City, IN

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Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia City, Indiana. It is located in Whitley county at 640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, Indiana 46725. You can reach out to the office of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility via phone at (260) 248-8101. This skilled nursing facility has 84 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 49.05%. Its legal business name is Johnson Memorial Hospital and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a chain of 69 nursing homes.

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility (Medicare CCN 155150) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1974 (52 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in December, 2025.

Contact Information

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, Indiana 46725
(260) 248-8101

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWaters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
Location640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, Indiana
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds84
Occupancy Rate49.05%
Medicare ID (CCN)155150
Legal Business NameJohnson Memorial Hospital
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainInfinity Healthcare Consulting (69 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1891716932
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameJohnson Memorial Hospital
Doing Business AsThe Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
Address640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone Number260-248-8101

NPI Number1306554159
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameThe Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Address640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone Number260-248-8101

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.093.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.160.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.180.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day1.752.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.733.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.910.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.020.07
Total nursing staff turnover56.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover12.5%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$60,590
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in December, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility for 5 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 17 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Dec 12, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Oct 21, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Oct 21, 2024Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 1, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Feb 24, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection		Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Feb 24, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 20, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 20, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 20, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 20, 2023
Sep 29, 2023Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 20, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased1.6513.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.075.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms26.8912.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury4.843.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.0982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.861.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened4.114.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication33.3319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.5979.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.824.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence33.4219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication8.9115.38

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