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The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Syracuse, IN
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The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Syracuse, IN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
500 E Pickwick Dr, Syracuse, IN 46567 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility

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The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is a 66-bed skilled nursing community on Pickwick Drive in Syracuse, Indiana. Operating as part of Johnson Memorial Hospital and administered by Jeffrey Brinkman, it takes Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to cover care. As a relatively new community, the facility is focused on post-acute rehabilitation and short-term skilled care, with an average stay of 89 days reflecting a population transitioning between hospital and home.

The facility spotlights rehabilitation support via dedicated programs, including Living Well and In Motion, backed by a full clinical team. Total nursing care averages 3 hours per resident day, with registered nurses contributing 31 minutes, nurse aides 2 hours 16 minutes, and licensed practical nurses 36 minutes daily. That mix of staffing creates consistent hands-on support for occupants working through recovery and rehabilitation goals. Daily living is bolstered by practical amenities, including on-site podiatry, dental, and audiology services, which help residents manage ongoing health needs without leaving the community. A registered dietitian designs balanced menus with variety, and mealtime help exists according to each resident’s needs. The community also maintains a secure outdoor patio, beauty and barber services, basic cable television, and personalized shadowboxes outside each room for family photos and mementos. The facility is in an average walkable neighborhood where some errands can be finished on foot, though most trips require a car. The current occupancy rate at 71 percent, with 47 of the 66 beds filled, reflects the community’s growth since opening.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 67.6% Below IN avg. ▼ 67.6% Below IN avg.IN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 64.4% Below IN avg. ▼ 64.4% Below IN avg.IN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 59.3% Below IN avg. ▼ 59.3% Below IN avg.IN average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 2.2% Below IN avg. ▼ 2.2% Below IN avg.IN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Indiana averages

Rank #245 / 276Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 276 homes we track in Indiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 276 Indiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 245th out of 276 homes we track in Indiana for nurse hours. 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.

2h 43m

21% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
25m
−37% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
33m
−28% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 44m
−23% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 25m
−25% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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
−78% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
18m
−34% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 66 Rank #238 / 277Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 277 homes we track in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #78 / 248Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 248 homes we track in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #126 / 269Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 269 homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
51 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #123 / 266Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 266 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 266. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
71.2% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Indiana average: 66.8%
Occupied beds
47 / 66
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
89 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Distinct Part
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License Number25-000566-1
CMS Certification Number155581

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Jeffrey Brinkman.

Type Of Units

Medicare (SNF)
4 units
SNF/NF (Combined)
62 units
Total beds
66 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingWendy Pappas

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(574) 457-5726

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Patio
Cable Tv
Shadowbox Outside Each Room For Personalization
Specific ProgramsLiving Well, In Motion
Operating Hours24 hours - 7 days a week

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CMS Health Inspection History

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.
Inspections Since 2024 · 2 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 3

State average 5.9

Last Health inspection on May 2026

Total health citations
34 Rank #208 / 279Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 279 homes we track in Indiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Indiana State average, with a ranking across all 279 IN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 23.3

Citations per inspection
11.33 Rank #278 / 279Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 279 homes we track in Indiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Indiana mean across 279 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 3.86

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

All 34 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.2

Serious health citations
2
300% worse than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations State average: 0.2
2 serious citations State average: 0.5
32 moderate citations State average: 22.2
0 minor citations State average: 0.3
Citations history (last 2 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 21, 2026
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation May 21, 2026
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation May 21, 2026
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation May 21, 2026
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 64
Employees 55
Contractors 9
Staff to resident ratio 1.45 : 1
1454445% more staff per resident than Indiana average
Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1 Indiana average ratio: 0.00 : 1See full Indiana ranking
Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 7.2 hours
6% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 7.7 hours Indiana average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full Indiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 15,908

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 2 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 28 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.4%

694 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant280286,83692100%6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,29892100%9.1
Medication Aide/Technician8081,8148997%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,1058390%7.8
Administrator1015746267%9.3
Mental Health Service Worker2025306368%8.2
Nurse Practitioner1015266672%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2025266672%6.9
Dietitian1014725964%8
Speech Language Pathologist0333836470%6
Registered Nurse2023263841%8.6
Other Social Services Staff1011933538%5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0111223437%3.6
Physical Therapy Aide0221173235%3.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician022673639%1.9
Nurse Aide in Training1011622%8
Qualified Social Worker011567%0.8
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 97%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 90%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 Rank #1 / 279Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 279 homes we track in Indiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Indiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 279 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 0
100% 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. 1
152% more payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $0
Indiana average $27K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 10, 2025 · 13 days

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jan 10, 2025
13 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 7.2
11% 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. 14.0
18% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Indiana avg: 4.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.5%
13% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.3%
49% 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 24.1%
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 0.7%
82% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
28% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
42% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14.2%
150% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 44.0%
83% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.8%
27% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.8%
In line with 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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.61
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.25
52% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Indiana avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.8%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.8%
16% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 14.4%
36% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.6%
30% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.6%
242% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 15.4%
71% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 42.5%
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 44
Medicare
5
11.4% of residents
Medicaid
28
63.6% of residents
Private pay or other
11
25% of residents
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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$300.6K
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.7M Rank #244 / 269Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 269 homes we track in Indiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Indiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$300.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$265
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #258 / 269Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 258th out of 269 homes we track in Indiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Indiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$1.9M 40.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #228 / 269Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th out of 269 homes we track in Indiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Indiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$4.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Jeffrey Brinkman.

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 155581

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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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
155 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 21%
Private pay 65%
Medicaid 14%
Discharges
149 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 68%
Medicaid 17%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Indiana average is: 51.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
The Barrington of Carmel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Carmel
154
Facility 154
IN AVG 119
Rank #57 / 277
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
IN AVG 66.8%
Rank #120 / 266
+7%
9.46
Facility 9.46
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #1 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -61%+175%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #11 / 279
4.0
Facility 4.0
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #51 / 279
-110A+
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 44
Rank #154 / 269
Prairie Landing Community, Inc
$17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #24 / 269
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #54 / 269
40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #225 / 269
155817
Westminster Village Muncie ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
SNF
Muncie
303
Facility 303
IN AVG 119
Rank #4 / 277
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
IN AVG 66.8%
Rank #58 / 266
+25%
4.67
Facility 4.67
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #18 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +3%+36%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #51 / 279
2.8
Facility 2.8
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #81 / 279
-254A+
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 44
Rank #244 / 269
Westminster Village Muncie Inc
$14.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #51 / 269
$10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #14 / 269
70.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 70.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #13 / 269
155170
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Elkhart
280
Facility 280
IN AVG 119
Rank #6 / 277
21.4%
Facility 21.4%
IN AVG 66.8%
Rank #266 / 266
-68%
4.51
Facility 4.51
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #26 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +78%+31%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #17 / 279
1.7
Facility 1.7
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #24 / 279
-60A+-Hubbard Hill Estates Inc
$14.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #46 / 269
$11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #7 / 269
79.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 79.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #6 / 269
155754
Compass Park ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Franklin
167
Facility 167
IN AVG 119
Rank #44 / 277
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
IN AVG 66.8%
Rank #32 / 266
+33%
4.05
Facility 4.05
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #42 / 276
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +115%+18%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #41 / 279
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #107 / 279
-148A+
80
Facility 80
IN AVG 44
Rank #14 / 269
Johnson Memorial Hospital
$16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #26 / 269
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #23 / 269
50.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #127 / 269
155593
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
RC
SNF
Syracuse
66
Facility 66
IN AVG 119
Rank #238 / 277
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
IN AVG 66.8%
Rank #123 / 266
+7%
2.71
Facility 2.71
IN AVG 3.44
Rank #245 / 276
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -68%-21%
$0
Facility $0
IN AVG $31.4k
Rank #1 / 279
34
Facility 34
IN AVG 25.0
Rank #208 / 279
11.3
Facility 11.3
IN AVG 4.1
Rank #278 / 279
247-
51
Facility 51
IN AVG 44
Rank #126 / 269
Johnson Memorial Hospital
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $10.5M
Rank #244 / 269
$1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG $5.2M
Rank #258 / 269
40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IN AVG 51.1%
Rank #228 / 269
155581

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility

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

Wendy Pappas is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility.

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

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Jeffrey Brinkman.

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

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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

According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000566-1.

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

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

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

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 71.2%.

How long has The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility been in business?

The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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