Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Nursing Home · Dunkirk, IN
CMS certification number155571
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
11563 W 300 SDunkirk, IN 47336
Jay County
- Phone
- (765) 768-7537
- ZIP code
- 47336 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day
- 39.8 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Johnson Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities, avg 2.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 3.37 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.98 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.00 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 21, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 21 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-30 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure 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 Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-03-21 | 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 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-03-21 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2024-12-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-22 |
| 2023-02-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-15 |
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 $59,240 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Fine | $59,240 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Minito, Danielle (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wheeler, Tyisha (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 | |
| Berkhouse, Steven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dunkle, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Waters of Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the has a 2-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 Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the have?
It has 46 certified beds and cares for about 40 residents per day.
Has Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $59,240 in the last three years.
Who owns Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
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 Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
(765) 768-7537. The facility is located at 11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, IN 47336.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.