The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Wakarusa, IN

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300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN 46573 View map

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

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

Overview of The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility

Administered by David Henke, The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is a 133-bed skilled nursing community operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital in Wakarusa, Indiana. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing flexible coverage options for families. Operating for three years, the facility is relatively new and currently serves 78 residents at about 59 percent occupancy. The average stay length is around 146 days, reflecting a blend of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled care.

Clinically, the community offers 24-hour skilled nursing with therapy services covering physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation. Total nursing care averages about 3 hours 9 minutes per resident day. Beyond basic skilled nursing, the facility provides respite care, psychiatric and psychological services on site, and specialized programming for dementia care spanning early to late stages. The Living Well and In Motion programs support residents in maintaining independence and engagement here. Daily life centers on nutrition and therapeutic support. A registered dietitian designs menus to balance nutrition with resident choice, and mealtime assistance is provided according to personal need. On-site specialists, podiatry, dental, and audiology services reduce the need for off-site appointments. A beauty and barber shop and a secure outdoor patio round out the amenities that support daily living. The neighborhood around Wakarusa is somewhat walkable, with some nearby services reachable on foot and most trips needing a car. Visiting family will find the area tranquil and residential.

Families contemplating The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility must plan a tour to see the rooms, meet the care team, and get a feel for daily activities and routines.

Facility Direct Line (574) 862-4511 admissions@watersofwakarusa.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours 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

Total nursing care This home is ranked 183rd out of 277 homes 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.

3h 9m

8% below state avg

Staff type

Hours / day / resident

vs state avg

Registered Nurse (RN)

45m

LPN / LVN

32m

Nurse Aide

2h 3m

Weekend Total Nursing

3h 4m

Physical Therapist

Weekend RN

32m

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

146 days

133-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 37 / 100

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

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

59%

Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

78 / 133

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 Number25-000521-1

CMS Certification Number155582

The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by David Henke.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Medicare (SNF)

24 units

SNF/NF (Combined)

109 units

Total beds

133 units

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorIsrar Siddiqi

Director of NursingMary Damm

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Fax(574) 862-4005

Pets not allowed

Dining

Salon

Patio

Operating Hours24 hours - 7 days a week

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 69 deficiencies 4 complaints 13 inspections

Inspection Score

8 points below the Indiana average for nursing homes (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 2023 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

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.	69	36	This facility has 92% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (69 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 92% worse Rank #293 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	5.3	1.9	This facility has 179% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (5.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 179% worse Rank #286 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 318 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 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.	13	19	This facility has had 32% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 32% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	11	7	This facility has 57% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (11 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	85%	37%	This facility has 48 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (85% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 48% worse
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	13	13	This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

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 nursing home (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #128 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 290 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 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.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	1.3	1.7	This facility has 24% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 24% better

Show Inspection Reports

Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 5

State average 6

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

State average 25

Citations per inspection

State average 4.12

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

20 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

400% worse than State average

State average: 0.2

Serious health citations

100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

1 critical citation State average: 0.2

0 serious citations State average: 0.6

28 moderate citations State average: 23.8

1 minor citation State average: 0.4

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 14, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 100

Employees 88

Contractors 12

Staff to resident ratio 1.20 : 1

1204719% more staff per resident than Indiana average

Avg staff/day 39

Average shift 8.3 hours

8% better than Indiana average

Total staff hours (quarter) 29,940

Nursing staff breakdown

8 hours

9.5 hours

8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

1,082 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	40	0	40	13,037	92	100%	8.6
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	4,230	92	100%	8
Licensed Practical Nurse	13	0	13	3,886	92	100%	9.5
Medication Aide/Technician	12	0	12	2,785	91	99%	9.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,138	86	93%	7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	979	72	78%	7.7
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	968	71	77%	7.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	536	66	72%	8.1
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	64	70%	8.1
Administrator	1	0	1	499	58	63%	8.6
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	470	69	75%	6.4
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	282	37	40%	7.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	258	58	63%	4.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	166	35	38%	4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	112	45	49%	2.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	48	26	28%	1.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	28	14	15%	2

40 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

12 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

12 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 99%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 93%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 78%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 77%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

1 Administrator

% of Days 63%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 75%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 40%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 63%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 38%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 49%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 28%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 15%

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Total fines amount $15K

46% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: $27K

Number of fines 1

28% fewer fines than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison

This facility $15K

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 8, 2025 · $15K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 8, 2025

$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 8.4

5% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score 18.6

9% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Indiana avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.5%

21% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 14.6%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.8%

29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 3.9%

In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.0%

60% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 8.4%

49% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 19.3%

20% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 6.5%

48% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.51

57% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.55

63% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Above average Indiana avg: 2.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.0%

9% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.5%

8% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 83.7%

6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 20.2%

10% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits 9.6%

9% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 47.4%

12% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 53.6%

6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 83

Medicare

14.5% of residents

Medicaid

71.1% of residents

Private pay or other

14.5% 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 Wakarusa 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 74.7% ↑ 5.2pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $1.6M ↑ ~$3.5M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $5.3M ↑ ~$378.4K vs 2022

Operating Margin 12.9% ↑ 29.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.8%	86.4%	87.9%	87.1%	88.6%	84.9%	82.9%	80.3%	68.7%	69.5%	74.7%
Beds	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133
Net Income	$312,970	$973,397	$556,942	$995,145	$1,100,137	$393,421	-$148,686	$794,229	-$1,798,525	-$1,795,305	$1,636,785
Gross Revenue	$9,590,326	$12,405,455	$12,391,611	$12,660,759	$12,948,446	$12,996,532	$13,195,291	$13,721,395	$11,895,672	$11,336,069	$13,177,226
Operating Expenses	$8,978,001	$10,624,599	$11,130,855	$10,900,844	$11,124,084	$11,665,274	$12,191,685	$13,385,046	$13,317,771	$12,940,295	$11,078,631
Net Patient Income	$260,692	$931,954	$472,374	$977,888	$952,208	$276,197	-$176,073	-$166,353	-$2,109,819	-$1,834,159	$1,634,700
Net Patient Revenue	$9,238,693	$11,556,553	$11,603,229	$11,878,732	$12,076,292	$11,941,471	$12,015,612	$13,218,693	$11,207,952	$11,106,136	$12,713,331
Payroll Costs	$4,575,692	$4,883,418	$5,284,784	$5,398,233	$5,400,313	$5,148,811	$5,122,930	$5,716,549	$5,586,437	$4,959,673	$5,338,032
Operating Margin %	2.8%	8.1%	4.1%	8.2%	7.9%	2.3%	-1.5%	-1.3%	-18.8%	-16.5%	12.9%
Medicare %	9.7%	10.9%	9.3%	9.0%	8.0%	6.9%	5.3%	6.4%	5.9%	6.2%	3.6%
Medicaid %	72.2%	64.7%	67.3%	66.9%	67.3%	60.9%	63.3%	61.6%	58.0%	57.8%	56.2%
Private %	18.1%	24.4%	23.5%	24.1%	24.8%	32.2%	31.4%	32.0%	36.2%	36.0%	40.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$216	$276	$272	$280	$281	$290	$298	$338	$336	$329	$351
Cost/Day	$210	$253	$261	$257	$259	$283	$303	$342	$399	$384	$306
Avg Length of Stay	268.8 days	219.6 days	260.2 days	206.8 days	182.2 days	165.6 days	151.3 days	154.5 days	133.9 days	147.3 days	146.1 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$12.7M

Net patient income

$1.6M

For-profit Operated by a business corporation.

Net patient revenue

$12.7M

Net patient income

$1.6M

Other income

$2.1K

Payroll costs

$5.3M 42% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs

$11.1M

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 (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%

Private pay 64%

Medicaid 8%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%

Private pay 65%

Medicaid 16%

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

Mary Damm is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility.

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

The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by David Henke.

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

The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 37. 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 Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility?

According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000521-1.

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

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

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

The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 59%.

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

The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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The Waters of Wakarusa 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.

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

40 Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Registered Nurse

13 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Medication Aide/Technician

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Dietitian

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 RN Director of Nursing

4 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

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