The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility

Nursing Home · Indiana, IN

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The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility

Q: 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.

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

The legal owner and operator of The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is Johnson Memorial Hospital.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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, 2026.

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

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

Q: Who is the administrator of The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility?

David Henke is the administrator of The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility.

Nursing Home · Indiana, IN

CMS overall rating

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

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

(574) 862-4511 admissions@watersofwakarusa.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 9m per day

This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)

vs Indiana avg

-11%

5 of 5 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	39m per day	▼ 3% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	42m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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.	2h 7m per day	▼ 7% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	3h 5m per day	▼ 4% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Weekend RN 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.	26m per day	▼ 4% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 28m per day

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 residents per home in Indiana 70 per day

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)

IssuanceJanuary 3, 2025

ExpirationFebruary 28, 2026

License Number25-000521-1

CMS Certification Number155582

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

Profit StatusOther

SNF (Skilled Nursing)

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

ContactMichael Blisko

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

24-Hour Staffing

Fax(574) 862-4005

24-Hour Skilled Nursing

Therapies (Physical

Occupational & Speech)

Restorative Therapy

Early To Late-Stage Dementia Care

On-Site Psychiatric And Psychological Services

Ongoing Dementia And Behavioral Education

Exceptional Dining Services

Beauty/Barber Shop

Onsite Podiatry

Dental

And Audiology Services

Secure Patio For Enjoying The Outdoors

Specific ProgramsLiving Well, In Motion, Our Blog

Operating Hours24 hours - 7 days a week

Food DescriptionDelicious 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.

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Since 2023 · 3 years of data 69 deficiencies 4 complaints 24 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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

Latest Inspection June 19, 2025 Plan Of Correction

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
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	23	12	This facility has 92% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (23 vs. IN avg 12).↑ 92% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.9	1.9	This facility has 53% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (2.9 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 53% worse

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.	24	19	This facility has 26% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (24 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 26% worse
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.	46%	37%	This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (46% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 9% 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
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

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on June 19, 2025, found the facility in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and Life Safety Code standards, with no deficiencies noted. Prior inspections showed a pattern of Life Safety Code and emergency preparedness deficiencies, including issues with outdoor smoking area maintenance, emergency generator testing, and fire safety equipment, as well as care-related deficiencies such as discharge planning, medication management, and infection control. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a substantiated complaint in January 2025 that identified immediate jeopardy related to unsafe discharge practices and other care concerns; enforcement actions or fines were not listed in the available reports. Earlier complaints related to discharge planning were substantiated, but subsequent revisits confirmed correction of those issues. The overall trend shows improvement in Life Safety Code compliance and emergency preparedness in the most recent inspections after addressing prior deficiencies.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 5

Indiana average 6

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection

Indiana 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 Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2

Serious Health citations

100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

1 critical citation Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations Indiana average: 0.6

28 moderate citations Indiana average: 23.8

1 minor citation Indiana 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

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 11 deficiencies (37%)

Resident Rights 5 deficiencies (17%)

Pharmacy Services 3 deficiencies (10%)

Infection Control 1 deficiency (3%)

Administration 1 deficiency (3%)

Total staff 100

Employees 88

Contractors 12

Staff to resident ratio 1.20:1

1204719% better 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

RN Staff 12

8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

LPN Staff 13

9.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

CNA Staff 40

8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

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 based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 74.7% ↑ 5.2pp vs 2022

Net Income $1.6M ↑ ~$3.4M vs 2022

Total Payroll $5.3M ↓ ~$2.4M vs 2022

Profit Margin 12.4% ↑ 28.3pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.8%	88.3%	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	133
Net Income	$312,970	$1,632,785	$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	$10,156,806	$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	$8,002,229	$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 Revenue	$9,238,693	$9,602,267	$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
Total Payroll	$5,099,677	$4,029,569	$5,384,146	$5,921,363	$6,046,466	$6,051,820	$6,115,852	$6,572,152	$7,435,240	$7,377,408	$7,745,383	$5,338,032
Profit Margin %	3.3%	16.1%	7.9%	4.5%	7.9%	8.5%	3.0%	-1.1%	5.8%	-15.1%	-15.8%	12.4%
Medicare %	9.7%	9.5%	10.9%	9.3%	9.0%	8.0%	6.9%	5.3%	6.4%	5.9%	6.2%	3.6%
Medicaid %	72.2%	68.6%	64.7%	67.3%	66.9%	67.3%	60.9%	63.3%	61.6%	58.0%	57.8%	56.2%
Private %	18.1%	21.9%	24.4%	23.5%	24.1%	24.8%	32.2%	31.4%	32.0%	36.2%	36.0%	40.2%
Revenue/Day	$216	$267	$276	$272	$280	$281	$290	$298	$338	$336	$329	$351
Cost/Day	$210	$223	$253	$261	$257	$259	$283	$303	$342	$399	$384	$306
Avg Length of Stay	268.8 days	221.8 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

Home revenue

$13.2M

Surplus of revenue

$1.6M

Governmental community Operated by county authorities.

Home revenue

$13.2M

Surplus of revenue

$1.6M

Payroll costs

$5.3M

40.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.2M

Total costs $11.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is located in WAKARUSA, Indiana.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+

General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+

General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits

Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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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 legal owner and operator of The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is Johnson Memorial Hospital.

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, 2026.

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

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

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

David Henke is the administrator of The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility.

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40 Certified Nursing Assistant

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