WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE — Nursing Home in WAKARUSA, IN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 133 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 79.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 155582 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.55 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.74 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 16, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 16, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, the is a 133-bed nursing home in Wakarusa, Indiana. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Indiana average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A recent inspection noted only a couple of deficiencies and none were rated severe, which suggests problems found were limited in scope. You may want to ask how the facility ensures accurate medication handling and follows residents’ treatment preferences — including how they manage psychotropic medications and respiratory or dialysis care when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's CMS star rating?
WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?
WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE reports 3.5469 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?
WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 133 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HUBBARD HILL ESTATES INC — 5/5 — 7.2 mi
- VALLEY VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER — 2/5 — 8.3 mi
- BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - ELKHART CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 8.6 mi
- RESTORACY OF GOSHEN, THE — 2/5 — 8.8 mi
- SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BREMEN — 2/5 — 8.8 mi
- ELKHART MEADOWS — 5/5 — 9.0 mi
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.