The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
The Waters of Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
Registered name: WATERS OF DUNKIRK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
DUNKIRK, IN · Medicare-certified · 46 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
The Waters of Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Dunkirk, IN has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is 3 stars and reported nurse staffing is 3.37 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; it also had $59,240 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3651 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $59,240recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3651.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.1%9.1%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%8.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%5.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%6.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%6.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—2.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%13.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%22.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
76.9%73.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $59,240 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $59,240 in total fines.
- $59,240
Federal fine
Mar 30, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 39.8 residents on an average day (87% of 46 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.