Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the in Wakarusa, IN

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Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Wakarusa, Indiana. It is located in Elkhart county at 300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, Indiana 46573. You can reach out to the office of Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the via phone at (574) 862-4511. This skilled nursing facility has 133 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 61.5%. Its legal business name is Johnson Memorial Hospital and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Partnership. It is part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a chain of 69 nursing homes.

Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the (Medicare CCN 155582) 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 1995 (31 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in March, 2025.

Contact Information

Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the
300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, Indiana 46573
(574) 862-4511

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWaters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Location300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, Indiana
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds133
Occupancy Rate61.5%
Medicare ID (CCN)155582
Legal Business NameJohnson Memorial Hospital
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Partnership
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 Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1962425306
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameJohnson Memorial Hospital
Doing Business AsThe Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility
Address300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN 46573
Phone Number574-862-4511

NPI Number1356059026
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameThe Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Address300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN 46573
Phone Number574-862-4511

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the 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 Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the 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 Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the, 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 day3.463.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.60.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.570.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.282.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.143.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.40.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.010.07
Total nursing staff turnover57.1%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover23.1%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

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$14,661
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in March, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the for 12 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 32 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Mar 16, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 27, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 27, 2026
Mar 14, 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 Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0691, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 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 Apr 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770, Administration, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection		Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection		Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Jan 28, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 6, 2024
Apr 3, 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 May 6, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Apr 3, 2024Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 6, 2024
Feb 21, 2024Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2024
Feb 6, 2023Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 25, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the, 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 increased6.9713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight5.065.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.290.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection3.481.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms23.112.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.793.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.1482.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.471.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened9.214.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication14.9819.52
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 vaccine83.6579.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.954.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence35.5119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.3915.38

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