Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
Columbia City, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155150) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $60,590
Phone: (260) 248-8101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility reports 3.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $60,590.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility is a for-profit nursing home in Columbia City, Whiley County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1974. The facility is licensed for 84 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 41.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.09 per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $60,590.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
This facility is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, per the data provided.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 56.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $60,590.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 84 certified beds and an average daily census of 41.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 3, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 2602488101 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2602488101 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155150?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.