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Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The
11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, IN 47336
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 46 beds, Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The serves Dunkirk in Jay County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 1, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $59K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 25.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jay Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 20 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.7 | 21.7 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.8% | 26.3% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $59,240 | $59,240 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Mar 2025, 28 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×4 E ×2 F ×2 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0803 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | Fine | $59,240 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.8%, RNs 0.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.9% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.5% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.6% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Johnson Memorial Hospital. Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2013 |
| The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jay County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Jay County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $59K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Johnson Memorial Hospital and The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.