Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, The
Wakarusa, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155582) · 133 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,661
Phone: (574) 862-4511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of about 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
The Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,661.00 for The Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation reported for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
The Waters Of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility, located in Wakarusa, Elkhart County, Indiana, is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1995. It is licensed for 133 beds and reports an average daily census of 81.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.46 per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.60 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,661.00, and 0 payment denials 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 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months.
Families should independently verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures reflect the most recent CMS data vintage available at the time of this listing's compilation.
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 rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.46 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 57.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,661.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data 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 is certified for 133 beds and has an average daily census of 81.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 1 overall, 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5748624511 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5748624511 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155582?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.