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Waters Of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The

1500 Grant St, Huntington, IN 46750260356571385 certified beds · 62 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
10
since 2023
Deficiencies
26
1223
Penalties · 3 yrs
$85,480
1 fine
Last survey
2025-11-24
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Indiana Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-11-24Complaint002CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-28Standard090CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-04-11Complaint011CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-03-04Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-11-04Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-10-04Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-08-09Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-06-07Standard120CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-11Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-07-14Standard040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Indiana Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-11-24Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-12-19Record 155059-20251124-F678
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity GHarm
Staffing
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-12-19Record 155059-20251124-F726
2025-07-28Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F550
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F554
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F628
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F685
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F744
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F757
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 155059-20250728-F812
2025-04-11Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 155059-20250411-F689
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 155059-20250411-F641
2025-03-04Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-22Record 155059-20250304-F684
2024-11-04Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 155059-20241104-F584
2024-10-04Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 155059-20241004-F686
2024-08-09Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 155059-20240809-F610
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-29Record 155059-20240809-F744
2024-06-07Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-18Record 155059-20240607-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-18Record 155059-20240607-F761
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-18Record 155059-20240607-F732
2024-03-11Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-18Record 155059-20240311-F559
2023-07-14Standard survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 155059-20230714-F622
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 155059-20230714-F637
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 155059-20230714-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 155059-20230714-F880

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-11-24Civil money penalty$85,480CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.23
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.15
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.68 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.95
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.24 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover67%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 40% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityIndianaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
5.2%3.6%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
0.9%3.9%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
15.3%13.6%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%1.1%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
2.1%11.0%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
6.2%5.5%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
15.4%23.5%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Dunkle, David
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Miller's Health Systems Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
The Waters Of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Berkhouse, Steven
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Berkhouse, Steven
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Decola, Robert
Individual
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Dunkle, David
Individual
CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE
Dunkle, David
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting69 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Indiana.

No county cost figures on file for Huntington.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01