Nursing Home

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility

COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725 View map
Overview of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
The Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is dedicated to providing exceptional care. It focuses on the particular needs and expectations of residents and their families. The facility promotes a healthy environment that encourages confident communication and collaboration among all members of the healthcare team.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Indiana average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 50m per day

This home provides 20% less nursing time per resident than the Indiana average.

Indiana average: 3h 32m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 84

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 39.3%
Residents per day (avg) 36
Occupancy rate
39.3%
Residents per day (avg)
36

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

74% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$5.1M
Surplus of revenue
$346.8K
Governmental community Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$5,057,312.00
Surplus of revenue
$346,844.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.8M
36.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.9M
Total costs $4.7M
Bed community size
84-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
39%
43% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 69%

Occupied beds
33 / 84
Average residents 70 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Status Active
Issuance March 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000071-1
CMS Certification Number: 155150

Ownership & operating entity

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is administrated by LAURIE BARNES.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: ANN HILL

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (260) 248-2644

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Comprehensive Wound Care, Respiratory Services, Holistic Care
Operating Hours
24 hours - 7 days a week
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

10 visits/inspections

Results

4 with citations

0 without citations

Indiana average: 8 complaint visits

Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations

1 complaint

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:June 3, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

21 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 26 citations

29 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility

The most recent inspection on June 3, 2025, was a complaint investigation in which no deficiencies were cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to emergency preparedness and life safety code compliance, including failure to update emergency plans, conduct required drills, and maintain fire safety equipment. Prior reports also noted issues with resident care aspects such as infection control, privacy, and staffing, as well as a medication error in early 2024 that resulted in immediate jeopardy and the death of a resident; this serious finding was addressed with corrective actions and no enforcement actions like fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and the facility demonstrated compliance in follow-up revisits. The inspection history indicates some improvement in emergency preparedness and life safety compliance in the most recent surveys compared to earlier findings.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

10 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 2
900% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

2 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

10 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Oct 21, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 21, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 21, 2024
Corrected

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Address 1123.4 miles from city center

Address COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

59
Total Staff
46
Employees
13
Contractors
12,997
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse77 No
Licensed Practical Nurse67.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant186.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
38 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
4.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.3%
of total hours from contractors
951 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant180183,24491100%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician7072,11391100%8
Registered Nurse7072,03391100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse6061,3358796%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027917077%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2026667077%7.2
Dietitian1015186470%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1014846268%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014656066%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0114325965%7.3
Administrator1013975257%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0332975560%5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441024549%2.2
Physical Therapy Assistant044844145%2
Qualified Social Worker011362831%1.3

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
27 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (7.4%)
Medicaid
14 residents (51.9%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (40.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.4
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.4
27% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.1%
66% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.0%
44% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 25.0%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 10.6%
174% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
17% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 21.7%
10% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
15% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
85% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.6%
20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $60K
120% higher than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1
28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $60K
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 22, 2024
$60K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

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Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.