Nursing homes in Jay County, Indiana
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Jay County, Indiana, with 146 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.5 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $59K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Jay County | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 507 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.5 | 24.2 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $59K | $4.2M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre | Portland | 100 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, Theabuse icon | Dunkirk | 46 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 21.7 | $59K | 30 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 4 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Hcf Management Indiana (1), Infinity Healthcare Consulting (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jay County, Indiana?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 146 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jay County have the highest CMS ratings?
Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre (2 stars), Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The (2 stars)
How do Jay County nursing homes compare with Indiana?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 20.5 per 100 beds against 24.2 statewide.