WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY — Nursing Home in COLUMBIA CITY, IN

640 W ELLSWORTH ST, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725 | 2602488101

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds84
Average Residents/Day35.5
CMS Certification Number155150

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 3.09 HPRD
RN Staffing 1.02 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection December 12, 2025
Total Deficiencies 5

WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 12, 2025).

Inspection Findings — December 12, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 16, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 16, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 16, 2026
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 16, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)
    Corrected — January 16, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is a 84-bed nursing home in Columbia City, Indiana. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident day, below the Indiana average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.

The most recent inspection identified several correctable problems but none were judged severe, which suggests issues noted may be addressable. However, staffing is below the state average — ask how the facility ensures adequate nurse coverage and continuity of care given its staffing level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Medicare and Medicaid certified?

WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY's CMS star rating?

WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?

WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY reports 3.08998 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY have?

WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY has 84 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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