Nursing homes › Indiana › Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · (260) 248-8101 · 84 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 504 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a group operating 69 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 16 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,421,685 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.09 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 1.16. Weekend total: 2.73. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 17 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | F | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-10-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-02-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2024-02-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-02-24 |
| 2023-09-29 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-29 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-22 | Fine | $60,590 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/2013 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| THE WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 155150), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/waters-of-columbia-city-skilled-nursing-facility-columbia-city-in/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155150. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.