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WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

640 W ELLSWORTH ST, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
Score: 50 / 100

CMS data shows Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility earning a D grade with a score of 50/100, placing it below most facilities in Indiana. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

With 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day, Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Waters Of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.57 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.57 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.86 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Dec 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 12.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 1.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $60,590

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
84
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5