C79

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

Grade C 79/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

77

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46815
2607499506

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.59h
LPN
0.93h
CNA
1.90h
Total
3.43h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2013

100%

THE WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2022

DUNKLE, DAVID

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2019

BERKHOUSE, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2021

DUNKLE, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2019

BERKHOUSE, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2021

DUNKLE, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2019

DUGGAN, AMANDA

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jun 2016

DECOLA, ROBERT

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Feb 2019

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

November 12, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 29, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 29, 2025
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 29, 2025
July 2, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2025
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2025
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 17, 2025
September 4, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2024
April 19, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 10, 2024
0699DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 10, 2024
February 6, 2024Health1 deficiency
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 7, 2024
September 27, 2023Health1 deficiency
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 20, 2023
August 16, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2023
0865EMinimal harm, Pattern

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 1, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE in FORT WAYNE, Indiana has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 78.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 16 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?

WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 77 certified beds with approximately 35 current residents (45% occupancy). The facility is located at 5544 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, Indiana 46815. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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