Nursing homeActive
Waters Of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The
11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, IN 47336765768753746 certified beds · 40 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
10
● 1● 8● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$59,240
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-30
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-21 | Standard | 140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-31 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-28 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-20 | Standard | 010 | 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.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 155571-20260330-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 155571-20260330-F609
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-23Record 155571-20260330-F740
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 155571-20250321-F623
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 155571-20250321-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 155571-20250321-F804
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 2025-04-17Record 155571-20250321-F812
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-17Record 155571-20250321-F577
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 2025-01-22Record 155571-20241231-F689
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 2023-03-15Record 155571-20230220-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Civil money penalty | $59,240 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.37
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.68 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.00
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.24 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover26%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover0%
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 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.6% | 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 | 1.9% | 11.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.3% | 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% | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Berkhouse, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkhouse, Steven Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decola, Robert Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dunkle, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dunkle, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Minito, Danielle Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wheeler, Tyisha Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | 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 Jay.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Albany | 6.8 mi | 2026-02-20 | 1220 |
| Envive Of Hartford City Hartford City | 9.6 mi | 2025-11-07 | 0220 |
| Waters Of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility Hartford City | 10.6 mi | 2026-03-03 | 030 |
| Parker Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Parker City | 14.2 mi | 2026-01-29 | 020 |
| Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre Portland | 11.2 mi | 2025-07-31 | 0200 |
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 |