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Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, The

300 N Washington St · Wakarusa, IN 46573 · 133 certified beds

5748624511

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

25

Inspection history (32)

  • March 16, 2026 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-16 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-16.GOV
  • March 16, 2026 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-03-16 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-03-16.GOV
  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0578

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0770

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0770 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · E

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · E

    Citation F0803

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • March 14, 2025 · D

    Citation F0691

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-14 under CMS tag F0691 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 8, 2025 · C

    Citation F0732

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 8, 2025 · J

    Citation F0622

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0624

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0624 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0693

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 8, 2025 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-08.GOV
  • January 8, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-08 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-08.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $14,661

Staffing

Latest: 3.34 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.34 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.34 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Partnership

CMS Care Compare chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Chain ID 763 · 70 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.4
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.7

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Johnson Memorial Hospital

    parent · PAC 8527972595

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical IN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · IN$8,532/mo
See full IN cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · IN$8,943/mo
See full IN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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