The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Dunkirk, IN

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11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, IN 47336 View map

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The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility is a 46-bed skilled nursing community in Dunkirk, Indiana, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care alongside memory care, rehabilitation services, respite care, comprehensive wound care, and respiratory services. The facility is operated by The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility LLC under the umbrella of Johnson Memorial Hospital and governed by Jay County. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

The inspection record shows a pattern that families should weigh carefully. Over four years of available data, the facility averaged 8.8 deficiencies per year — roughly double Indiana’s average of 4.2. Standard inspections in February 2023, June 2024, March 2025, and April 2025 resulted in 27 citations, with recurring issues in life safety code compliance, food service sanitation, and resident notification practices.

Three complaints were substantiated: a dietary deficiency in early 2023; a June 2023 finding that medication was administered by an unlicensed individual; and a December 2024 complaint in which a resident sustained an ankle fracture due to inconsistent transfer practices. No fines or enforcement actions were listed. A June 2025 re-inspection found the facility in full compliance with life safety requirements.

On staffing, the facility’s 3-star Quality Measures and 17.6% above-average staffing rating reflect positively on resident care outcomes, though total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, which is 17% below Indiana’s average — a gap worth noting for residents with high daily care needs. The facility’s occupancy rate of 80% is well above the state average of 68%, indicating steady local demand. The facility also operates an on-site Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program, as well as wound care and respiratory services for residents with complex clinical needs.

The Waters of Dunkirk is best suited for residents in Jay County seeking skilled nursing or post-acute care who require specialized wound or respiratory management. However, families should review the compliance record in light of the recent life-safety remediation.

Facility Direct Line (765) 768-7537 admissions@watersofdunkirk.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

2h 57m per day

vs avg

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	38m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
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.	44m per day	▼ 5% 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 59m per day	▼ 12% 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 57m per day	▼ 9% 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	▼ 69% 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.	28m per day	■ Avg State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

140 days

46-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 34 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

80%

Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

37 / 46

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Distinct Part

StatusActive

IssuanceMarch 1, 2025

ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027

License Number25-000519-1

CMS Certification Number155571

The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Tyisha Wheeler.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Medicare (SNF)

4 units

SNF/NF (Combined)

42 units

Total beds

46 units

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorJerry Whetzel

Director of NursingJodie Shimp

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Fax(765) 768-1112

Pets not allowed

Operating Hours24 hours - 7 days a week

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 45 deficiencies 4 complaints 26 inspections

Inspection Score

4 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Latest Inspection June 19, 2025 Re Inspection

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	45	36	This facility has 25% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (45 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 25% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	11.3	9	This facility has 26% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11.3 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 26% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.7	1.9	This facility has 11% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 11% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	26	19	This facility has had 37% more total visits than the Indiana average (26 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 37% more
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	9	7	This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	35%	37%	This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (35% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 2% better
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	16	13	This facility has 23% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (16 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 23% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	4	5	This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on June 19, 2025, found the facility fully compliant with Life Safety Code and Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements, with no deficiencies cited.
The March 21, 2025, annual inspection cited five deficiencies including failure to follow menus and resident preferences, poor meal palatability, and inadequate kitchen sanitation.
A December 31, 2024, complaint investigation substantiated a deficiency for inconsistent physical transfers causing a resident’s ankle fracture, confirming harm-level resident care issues.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 5

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

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

6 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

9 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 21, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 21, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 21, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights minor citation Mar 21, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 56

Employees 48

Contractors 8

Staff to resident ratio 1.81 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 21

Average shift 7.5 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 14,485

Nursing staff breakdown

6.3 hours

9.2 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

525 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	18	0	18	4,880	92	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	0	9	2,652	92	100%	9.2
Medication Aide/Technician	6	0	6	2,204	91	99%	8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	1,014	73	79%	7.8
Registered Nurse	4	0	4	841	71	77%	6.3
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	495	70	76%	6.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	464	57	62%	8.1
Dietitian	1	0	1	430	56	61%	7.7
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	430	55	60%	7.8
Administrator	1	0	1	370	50	54%	7.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	342	65	71%	5.3
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	181	21	23%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	89	56	61%	1.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	75	33	36%	2.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	14	18	20%	0.8
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	6	6	7%	0.9

18 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

9 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 99%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 79%

4 Registered Nurse

% of Days 77%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 76%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 62%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 61%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 60%

1 Administrator

% of Days 54%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 71%

2 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 23%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 61%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 36%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 20%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 7%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 3.4

57% better than State average

State average: 8.0

Functional decline score 12.4

28% better than State average

State average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 2.9%

76% better than State average

State average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 8.8%

39% better than State average

State average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.3%

In line with State average

State average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.5%

42% better than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.9%

48% better than State average

State average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 71.8%

198% worse than State average

State average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 10.9%

12% better than State average

State average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% better than State average

State average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than State average

State average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.23

86% better than State average

State average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.05

29% better than State average

State average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.4%

19% better than State average

State average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

27% better than State average

State average: 79.0%

Falls with major injury 4.4%

465% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 31

Medicare

6.5% of residents

Medicaid

74.2% of residents

Private pay or other

19.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

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

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 83.3% ↓ 5.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $425.2K ↓ ~$12.6K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $2.4M ↑ ~$306.6K vs 2022

Operating Margin 9.2% ↓ 0.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.4%	80.9%	85.8%	90.0%	90.8%	83.4%	90.1%	92.3%	87.8%	88.2%	83.3%
Beds	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46
Net Income	-$31,792	$216,833	$431,715	$411,942	$395,602	-$22,930	$307,435	$552,121	$696,569	$450,642	$425,857
Gross Revenue	$2,839,532	$3,826,376	$4,088,816	$4,009,177	$4,139,290	$4,241,752	$4,403,684	$4,494,617	$4,558,034	$4,530,438	$4,792,822
Operating Expenses	$2,900,460	$3,350,737	$3,495,911	$3,451,897	$3,597,459	$3,915,557	$3,946,690	$4,095,652	$4,180,253	$4,157,391	$4,220,624
Net Patient Income	-$53,174	$198,149	$415,908	$394,462	$357,655	-$31,391	$277,281	$398,218	$408,088	$437,775	$425,197
Net Patient Revenue	$2,847,286	$3,548,886	$3,911,819	$3,846,359	$3,955,114	$3,884,166	$4,223,971	$4,493,870	$4,588,341	$4,595,166	$4,645,821
Payroll Costs	$1,554,935	$1,519,460	$1,615,151	$1,653,747	$1,725,506	$1,805,766	$1,879,330	$2,032,766	$2,191,085	$2,127,188	$2,433,779
Operating Margin %	-1.9%	5.6%	10.6%	10.3%	9.0%	-0.8%	6.6%	8.9%	8.9%	9.5%	9.2%
Medicare %	9.7%	8.2%	8.9%	7.7%	7.9%	10.4%	10.0%	9.9%	6.4%	6.2%	8.0%
Medicaid %	78.0%	70.5%	65.0%	58.4%	64.1%	60.0%	63.6%	70.6%	71.4%	75.6%	67.1%
Private %	12.3%	21.4%	26.1%	33.9%	28.1%	29.6%	26.4%	19.4%	22.2%	18.2%	24.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$198	$261	$271	$254	$259	$277	$279	$289	$311	$310	$332
Cost/Day	$202	$247	$243	$228	$236	$280	$261	$263	$283	$281	$302
Avg Length of Stay	334.5 days	271.6 days	240.2 days	280.5 days	214.7 days	194.4 days	240.1 days	379.2 days	368.7 days	352.7 days	139.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$4.6M

Net patient income

$425.2K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$4.6M

Net patient income

$425.2K

Other income

$660

Payroll costs

$2.4M 52.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.8M

Total costs

$4.2M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 39%

Private pay 50%

Medicaid 11%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 27%

Private pay 46%

Medicaid 27%

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.


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Who is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility?

Jodie Shimp is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility.

Who is the owner of The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility?

The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Tyisha Wheeler.

Is The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility in a walkable area?

The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility?

According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000519-1.

When does The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility?

The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 80%.

Are pets allowed at The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility?

No, The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility has a no-pet policy.

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The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

18 Certified Nursing Assistant

9 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Medication Aide/Technician

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Registered Nurse

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Administrator

1 Physical Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Aide in Training

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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Mix of rehab and long-term care

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