Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (46% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Under Johnson Memorial Hospital’s stewardship, The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility opened its doors in Lagrange, Indiana, as a fresh addition to the community’s skilled nursing landscape. Situated on North Detroit Street in a car-dependent area, it operates as a 100-bed facility administered by Eric Hunter. Accepted are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to get coverage for post-acute rehabilitation or active skilled nursing care. The facility runs at around 76 percent occupancy, averaging a stay duration of 239 days, reflecting a blend of shorter rehabilitation stays and longer-term residents.
Staffing is built around continuity: total nursing care averages 2 hours 37 minutes per resident day, comprising registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides working 24/7. Clinical services span rehabilitation, respite care, and specialized dementia programming under the Memory Springs banner. The home offers on-site psychiatric and psychological care, physical and occupational therapy, and speech therapy, alongside restorative programs under the Living Well and In Motion rubrics. Dentistry, podiatry, audiology, and beauty services mean residents can address routine health and personal-care needs without leaving the building. A registered dietitian oversees dining and highlights balanced, varied menus that reflect resident choice.
The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility was built with and continues to invest in operational improvements, having addressed regulatory feedback on facility maintenance and emergency preparedness.
The facility, as a newly opened community, represents a modern, skilled nursing setting set to serve residents recuperating from surgery, hospitalization, or managing ongoing medical needs in a structured, medically supported environment.
The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Eric Hunter.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 108 | 36 | This facility has 200% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (108 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 200% worse Rank #294 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 294th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 63% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (3.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 63% worse Rank #225 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 225th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 35 | 19 | This facility has had 84% more total visits than the Indiana average (35 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 84% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 13 | 7 | This facility has 86% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (13 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 86% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 37% | 37% | This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the Indiana average (37 vs. IN avg 37).— At avg |
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Inspections
| 25 | 13 | This facility has 92% more inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (25 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 92% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 8 | 5 | This facility has 60% more total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (8 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 60% worse Rank #249 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 249th out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 2 | 1.3 | This facility has 54% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (2 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse |
State average 6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
State average 25
State average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.2
State average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
742 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 0 | 40 | 10,866 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,018 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,396 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,695 | 76 | 83% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,298 | 78 | 85% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,007 | 84 | 91% | 5.7 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 847 | 67 | 73% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 673 | 74 | 80% | 9.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 576 | 76 | 83% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 532 | 58 | 63% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 55 | 60% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 358 | 63 | 68% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 265 | 60 | 65% | 4.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 38 | 41% | 1.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 30 | 33% | 1.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 12% | 1.1 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 4, 2024 · 10 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (46% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lagrange's city center to The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Sarah Marble is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility.
The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Eric Hunter.
The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000049-1.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on May 31, 2027.
The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 76%.
The Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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