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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 240th out of 287 homes in Indiana. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 8m per day | ▲ 70% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 18m per day | ▼ 61% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 34m per day | ▼ 31% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 35m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 75% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 51m per day | ▲ 89% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Laurie Barnes.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 29 | 36 | This facility has 19% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (29 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 7.3 | 9 | This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (7.3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 19% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.9 | This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 21% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 20 | 19 | This facility has 5% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (20 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 5% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 25% | 37% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (25% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 12% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 23% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 0.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
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.
900% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
2444344% better than Indiana average
9% worse than Indiana average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
921 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,444 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,624 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,655 | 90 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 978 | 82 | 89% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 926 | 73 | 79% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 800 | 83 | 90% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 458 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 449 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 390 | 58 | 63% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 289 | 52 | 57% | 5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 76 | 31 | 34% | 2.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 26 | 28% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 29 | 32% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
120% higher than Indiana averageIndiana average: $27K
28% fewer fines than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.4
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 22, 2024 · $60K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 22, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageIndiana average: 8.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.4
27% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.1%
66% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.0%
44% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.0%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
10.6%
174% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
17% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
21.7%
10% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.2%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
15% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
85% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.6%
20% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
74% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
27Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #277 / 290Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 290 homes in Indiana. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
1123.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia City's city center to Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is located in COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Ann Hill is the Director of Nursing at Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility.
The legal owner and operator of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is Johnson Memorial Hospital.
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000071-1.
According to IN state health department records, Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2026.
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 39%.
Laurie Barnes is the administrator of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility.
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