Nursing homes › Indiana › Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility, the
500 E Pickwick Dr, Syracuse, IN 46567 · 5744574401 · 66 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a group operating 70 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.1/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $4,187,160 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.33 (Indiana median: 3.55). RN hours: 0.52. Weekend total: 2.97. Nursing staff turnover: 62%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-21 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-05 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Implement 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-27 |
| 2024-02-09 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | 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 2024-03-05 |
| 2024-02-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 | Payment Denial | 13 days payment denial |
| 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 03/01/2019 |
| THE WATERS OF SYRACUSE 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 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 155581. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.