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WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

WAKARUSA, IN · Medicare-certified · 133 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

1 out of 5 stars overall. This facility has a 1-star health inspection rating, a 2-star staffing rating with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.34 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), $14,661 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty; quality measures are 4 stars.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.3396 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,661recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3396.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.74
Licensed practical nurses
0.54
Nurse aides
2.05
Weekend nursing
3.07

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%

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

4%6%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.6%4.2%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3.6%2.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.6%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

9.4%1.7%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

4.7%3.2%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

14.5%12%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

10.6%15.9%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.3%2.4%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

32.6%38.2%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

19.2%25%Worsening

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

83.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

86.4%96.5%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to give an adequate reason and proper information when transferring or discharging a resident. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 622 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: J

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 provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $14,661 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,661 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jan 8, 2025

    $14,661

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
83.7 residents on an average day (63% of 133 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.