The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is a Nursing Home in Indiana

The Waters of Syracuse… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility

SYRACUSE, IN 46567 View Map

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is a Nursing Home in Indiana

The Waters of Syracuse… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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Overview of The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing exceptional care. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care. The facility promotes a healthy environment that focuses on the needs of residents and their families.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.00/day Indiana avg: 3.44/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Indiana avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Indiana avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Indiana avg: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Indiana avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 66

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 55.2%
Residents per day (avg) 42
Occupancy rate
55.2%
Residents per day (avg)
42

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

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$5.1M
Surplus of revenue
$300.8K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$5,060,902.00
Surplus of revenue
$300,835.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.5M
30.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
Total costs $4.8M
Bed community size
66-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
71%
Occupied Beds
47 of 66
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
March 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-000566-1
CMS Certification Number: 155581

Ownership & operating entity

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is administrated by JEFFREY BRINKMAN.

Profit status: OTHER

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: WENDY PAPPAS

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (574) 457-5726

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty/Barber shop
Onsite Podiatry
Dental
Audiology Services
Secure patio for enjoying the outdoors when accompanied by staff
Basic cable TV service available
Shadowbox outside each room for personalization

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Living Well, In Motion, Respite Care, Services, Virtual Tour, Blog, Careers, Contact Us
Operating Hours
24 hours - 7 days a week

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Delicious menus are designed around a balanced diet featuring a variety of choices under the direction of a registered dietitian. Mealtime assistance is available according to resident need.
Meals Included
Yes

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

2 complaints

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

Latest inspection

Date:February 25, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction

44 total citations

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

47 deficiencies

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

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46567
66
No
THE WATERS OF SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC
55.2%
$5,060,637.00
$1,537,117.00
30.4%
42.00
1/5
2.9989
1/5
2/5
4/5
-
35
1
-10%
-13%
-20%

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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address SYRACUSE, IN 46567

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

71
Total Staff
57
Employees
14
Contractors
15,785
Total Hours (Quarter)
23
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse28.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant317.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
49 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
1,125 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant310316,30891100%7.1
Medication Aide/Technician8082,68191100%9.2
Registered Nurse6061,6959099%9.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026126571%9.4
Other Social Services Staff2026067481%6
RN Director of Nursing2025885763%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse2025366268%8.5
Nurse Practitioner1125305965%8.3
Administrator1015036167%8.2
Dietitian1014886571%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014766470%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0333525965%5.6
Physical Therapy Aide0441824347%3.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0331153437%3.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician022933033%3.1
Qualified Social Worker011202527%0.8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
50% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 35
40% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 25.0

11.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 35 citations
Complaint investigations 0 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 1
67% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 34

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Johnson Memorial Hospital
Resident Census by Payment Source
44 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (11.4%)
Medicaid 28 (63.6%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (25%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 7.2
11% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score 14.0
18% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.5%
13% below Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 7.3%
49% below Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.1%
2% below Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 0.7%
82% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.1%
28% below Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.7%
42% below Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 44.0%
83% above Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 15.8%
27% above Indiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.8%
0% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 14.2%
150% above Indiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.8%

Near Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine 91.8%

16% better than Indiana average

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 $0
This home paid 100% less in fines than the state average.
Indiana average: $27K
Number of Fines 0
This home received 100% fewer fines than the state average.
Indiana average: 1.4
Payment Denials 1
This home had 152% more payment denials than the state average.
Indiana average: 0.4
Penalty History

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

Payment Denial Jan 10, 2025
13 days

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

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

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

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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.