Nursing homeActive
Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725260248810184 certified beds · 41 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 15● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$60,590
1 fine
Last survey
2025-12-12
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
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| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-21 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-22 | Complaint | 002 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-29 | Standard | 050 | CMS-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.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 155150-20251212-F550
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 2026-01-16Record 155150-20251212-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-16Record 155150-20251212-F695
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 2026-01-16Record 155150-20251212-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 2026-01-16Record 155150-20251212-F812
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 2024-11-01Record 155150-20241021-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 155150-20241021-F677
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 2024-11-01Record 155150-20241021-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 2024-11-01Record 155150-20241021-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 155150-20241021-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-02-24Record 155150-20240222-F684
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-02-24Record 155150-20240222-F760
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 2023-10-20Record 155150-20230929-F550
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 155150-20230929-F565
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 155150-20230929-F583
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 155150-20230929-F725
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 155150-20230929-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-22 | Civil money penalty | $60,590 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.16
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.09
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.68 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.73
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.24 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover56%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover13%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.8% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.9% | 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 | 1.7% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.1% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 33.3% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Dunkle, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Stephen Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkhouse, Steven Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkhouse, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decola, Robert Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dunkle, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dunkle, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting — 69 facilities
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 Whitley.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller's At Oak Pointe Columbia City | 2.1 mi | 2025-12-22 | 050 |
| Majestic Care Of West Allen Fort Wayne | 10.0 mi | 2026-04-16 | 1131 |
| Heritage Pointe Of Huntington Huntington | 17.3 mi | 2026-03-10 | 0151 |
| Coventry Meadows Fort Wayne | 15.6 mi | 2026-03-04 | 030 |
| Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center Fort Wayne | 15.6 mi | 2026-01-21 | 0160 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |