The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility
11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, IN 47336 · (765) 768-7537
For profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 5 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $59,240 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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 March 21, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.March 21, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 21, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.March 21, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.March 21, 2025 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 30, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 30, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.March 30, 2026 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 31, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $59,240March 30, 2026
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 | 3.37 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 39.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre Portland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Albany · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ambassador Healthcare Centerville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hickory Creek at Connersville Connersville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Caroleton Healthcare Center Connersville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.