Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
640 W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725 · (260) 248-8101
For profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $60,590 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 12, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 12, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 12, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 12, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 12, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 22, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 22, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $60,590February 22, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.09 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.16 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.18 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.75 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 41.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Miller's at Oak Pointe Columbia City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center Angola · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Angola · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Betz Nursing Home Auburn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Auburn Village Auburn · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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