Miller's Merry Manor
500 Walkerton Tr, Walkerton, IN 46574 · St. Joseph County · (574) 586-3133
107 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155574 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 5, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since January 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.89 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.
41.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Miller's Merry Manor, an affiliated group of 14 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
701/24
012/24
410/25
412/25
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
0E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to protect Resident Funds from misappropriation related to theft of funds by an employee. (Employee 2) This deficiant practice was corrected on 4/30/2026, prior to the start of the survey, and was therefore past noncompliance.
December 5, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan for activities for 1 of 15 residents reviewed for care plans (Resident 5)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the treatment plan for a resident with a pressure injury and failed to notify the provider and responsible party of a worsening pressure injury for 1 of 2 residents who were reviewed for pressure injuries. (Resident 15)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to follow care plan interventions related to fall prevention for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for accidents. This resulted in the resident incurring a fall from her wheelchair and sustaining facial bruising and two skin tears (Resident 9) In addition, the facility failed to ensure supervision was provided related to the use of an electrical power strip and coffee maker in 1 of 5 residents reviewed for accidents. (Resident 1)
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure employee certifications were active for 2 of 28 employees whose certifications were reviewed. This has the potential to effect 45 of the 45 residents who resided in the facility. (Employee 3 & 4)Findings Include:A review of the employee certifications was completed on [DATE] at 11:00 A.M. Employee 3, a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) had a hire date was [DATE]. Employee 3's CNA certification had expired on [DATE]. A review of the facility schedule indicated Employee 3 had worked on the following recent dates at the facility as a CNA: 11/6, 11/10, 11/11, 11/13, 11/15-18, 11/20, 11/21, 11/24, 11/25, 11/30, 12/1 and [DATE]. During an interview on [DATE] at 11:50 A.M., Employee 3 indicated she had not known her CNA certification had expired on [DATE].2. Employee 4 was hired on [DATE]. [...]
October 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse for 2 of 3 residents reviewed. (Resident S and U). This deficient practice resulted in a hand injury and extensive bruising for 1 of 3 residents. (Resident S)
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be informed and involved in care planning was upheld for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident O).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure allegations of physical abuse were reported for 2 of 2 cognitively impaired residents reviewed for abuse (Resident S and Resident U).
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an effective behavior care plan, behavior monitoring and documentation was completed related to dementia for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for dementia needs. (Resident U).
December 18, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 12, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident with depression for 1 of 19 residents reviewed for comprehensive care plan development. (Resident 34)
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to update a fall care plan with a new interventions after a fall for 1 of 2 resident reviewed for falls. (Resident 27)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to notify the physician of blood sugars out of the ordered range for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications and failed to follow physician orders for a resident at risk for skin breakdown for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for edema. (Residents 28 & 10)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to implement measures to prevent pressure areas for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident 36)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that an oxygen humidification bottles were changed weekly for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen use. (Resident 2)
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to limit use of an as needed anti-anxiety medication for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Residents 3)
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow general Infection Control Practices during incontinence care and a pressure ulcer treatment for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident 36)
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 15 on December 5, 2025, 3 on December 18, 2024, 1 on January 12, 2024.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.89 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.58 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.51 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.19 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.15 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.04 on weekdays and 3.51 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.71 in April to June 2025 to 3.89 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.89 | 0.58 | 4.04 | 3.51 | 18.4% | 1 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.12 | 0.72 | 4.30 | 3.64 | 17.8% | 1 of 92 | 49 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.03 | 0.75 | 4.25 | 3.49 | 9.3% | 1 of 92 | 50 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.71 | 0.66 | 3.83 | 3.43 | 6.1% | 2 of 91 | 47 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.6 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.8 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.0 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Miller's Merry Manor, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/2013 |
| Lument Finance Trust Inc | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 11/01/2014 | |
| Dunkle, David | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Dunkle, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Miller's Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Theracare Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Boyle, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Decola, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dunkle, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Haug, Lori | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Kamran, Nadeem | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Robinson, Tina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Wise, Rayne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Boyle, Patrick | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 08/06/2025 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Miller's Health Systems Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Millers Merry Manor Walkerton LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Mmm-Invest Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2013 | |
| Kamran, Nadeem | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/06/2025 | |
| Wise, Rayne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/06/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 19, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 5, 2025: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Pilgrim Manor Plymouth, 11.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Miller's Merry Manor Plymouth, 12.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Miller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor La Porte, 13.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center Knox, 13.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Brickyard Healthcare - Laporte Care Center La Porte, 15.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Brickyard Healthcare - Terrace Care Center La Porte, 15.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Briarcliff Health & Rehabilitation Center South Bend, 16.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Southfield Village South Bend, 16.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Miller's Merry Manor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Miller's Merry Manor 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Miller's Merry Manor get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 5, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Miller's Merry Manor been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Miller's Merry Manor accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Miller's Merry Manor?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Miller's Merry Manor. Legal business name: JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.