Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is an 84-bed skilled nursing community at 640 W Ellsworth St in Columbia City, Indiana, providing skilled nursing, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care to residents in Whitley County. The facility is operated by The Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility LLC and accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall. The staffing and quality measures sub-ratings both perform above the Indiana average — staffing roughly 18% higher and quality measures roughly 24% higher — while the health inspection sub-rating falls about 27% below the state benchmark, which accounts for the mid-range overall score.
The inspection record over the past four years has one significant finding: a February 2024 complaint investigation identified an immediate jeopardy situation after a medication error led to the death of a resident. The IJ designation was removed within a week following corrective actions, and no fines or enforcement actions were recorded. The most recent visit, a June 2025 complaint investigation, found no deficiencies. Outside of the 2024 incident, the facility’s annual inspections have been modest in scope, with five or fewer deficiencies each cycle.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 39%, well below Indiana’s average of 68%, suggesting current availability. The payer mix is heavily Medicare-based at 74%, consistent with the facility’s focus on short-stay, post-acute orientation. Confirmed clinical programs include Comprehensive Wound Care, Respiratory Services, and Holistic Care.
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is best suited for seniors seeking short-term post-acute stays in Whitley County, with staffing levels and a Medicare-weighted census that fit residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or acute illness. However, families should carefully review the facility’s prior medication-related incident.
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administrated by Laurie Barnes.
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
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Total deficiencies
| 46 | 36 | This facility has 28% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (46 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 28% worse Rank #225 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 225th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 11.5 | 9 | This facility has 28% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (11.5 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 28% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 21% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana nursing home (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 21% worse Rank #294 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 294th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
Inspections
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Total visits
| 20 | 19 | This facility has 5% more total visits than a typical Indiana nursing home (20 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 5% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 25% | 37% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana nursing home (25% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 12% better |
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Inspections
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana nursing home (10 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 23% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana nursing home (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana nursing home (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better |
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
Indiana average: 0.2
Indiana 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
921 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4,444 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,624 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,655 | 90 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 978 | 82 | 89% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 926 | 73 | 79% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 800 | 83 | 90% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 458 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 449 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 390 | 58 | 63% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 289 | 52 | 57% | 5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 76 | 31 | 34% | 2.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 26 | 28% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 29 | 32% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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
Feb 22, 2024 · $60K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
74% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% 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 Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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 (74% 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.
1123.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia City's city center to Waters of Columbia City 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.
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Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is located in COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana.
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Ann Hill is the Director of Nursing at Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility.
The legal owner and operator of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is Johnson Memorial Hospital.
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000071-1.
According to IN state health department records, Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2026.
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 50%.
Laurie Barnes is the administrator of Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility.
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