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.
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.
The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by David Henke.
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
| 101 | 36 | This facility has 181% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (101 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 181% worse Rank #293 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd out of 317 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 33.7 | 12 | This facility has 181% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (33.7 vs. IN avg 12).↑ 181% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.2 | 1.9 | This facility has 121% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4.2 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 121% worse Rank #286 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 286th out of 317 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 24 | 19 | This facility has had 26% more total visits than the Indiana average (24 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 26% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 46% | 37% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (46% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 9% worse |
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Inspections
| 13 | 13 | This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #128 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 293 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 24% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 24% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average N/A
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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).
State average: N/A
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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
1,082 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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 8, 2025 · $15K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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 Wakarusa 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 (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wakarusa's city center to The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Westminster Village Muncie | NH AL IL SNF | Muncie | - | 303 | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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| The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility | NH AL PC RC SNF | Wakarusa | - | 133 | A+ | 37 | - |
Mary Damm is the Director of Nursing at 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.
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.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000521-1.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2027.
The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 59%.
The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is registered as a for-profit in IN.
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