Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home · Columbia City, IN
CMS certification number155150
Contact & location
640 W Ellsworth STColumbia City, IN 46725
Whitley County
- Phone
- (260) 248-8101
- ZIP code
- 46725 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 84
- Residents per day
- 41.2 (49% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Johnson Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities, avg 2.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 3, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.09 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.16 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.18 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.75 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.73 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.3 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 12.5 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 23 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Ensure 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2024-10-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-21 | Honor 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 Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-21 | Ensure 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-02-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-02-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2023-09-29 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Provide 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 Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $60,590 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-22 | Fine | $60,590 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Baker, Stephen (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkhouse, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dunkle, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berkhouse, Steven (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dunkle, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dunkle, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Decola, Robert (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility?
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.
How many beds does Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility have?
It has 84 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.
Has Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $60,590 in the last three years.
Who owns Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility?
It is part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility?
(260) 248-8101. The facility is located at 640 W Ellsworth ST, Columbia City, IN 46725.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.