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.
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.
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Jeffrey Brinkman.
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
| 48 | 36 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (48 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 6.9 | 1.9 | This facility has 263% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (6.9 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 263% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 7 | 19 | This facility has had 63% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 86% | 37% | This facility has 49 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (86% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 49% worse |
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Inspections
| 7 | 13 | This facility has had 46% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better |
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Complaints per year
| 0.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 59% better |
State average 6
Last Health inspection on Jan 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.
All 35 citations resulted from standard inspections.
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
694 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 0 | 28 | 6,836 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,298 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,814 | 89 | 97% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,105 | 83 | 90% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 574 | 62 | 67% | 9.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 530 | 63 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 526 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 526 | 66 | 72% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 383 | 64 | 70% | 6 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 326 | 38 | 41% | 8.6 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 193 | 35 | 38% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 122 | 34 | 37% | 3.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 117 | 32 | 35% | 3.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 67 | 36 | 39% | 1.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7% | 0.8 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jan 10, 2025 · 13 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% 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
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 Syracuse 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.
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Syracuse's city center to The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility | NH RC SNF | Syracuse | 66
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Wendy Pappas is the Director of Nursing at 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.
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000566-1.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2027.
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 71%.
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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