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Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility
0548 S 100 W, Hartford City, IN 47348 · Blackford County · (765) 348-1072
65 certified beds, about 47 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155576 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 3, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.77 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.
39.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Infinity Healthcare Consulting, an affiliated group of 70 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.
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 3 health citations on file.
March 3, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served at a comfortable and palatable temperature for 1 of 7 residents reviewed for dining services. (Resident 37)
January 31, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
February 9, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) was completed when the initial authorization for placement expired for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for PASRR. (Resident 12)
- 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 and review individualized interventions to prevent the development of a pressure injury for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure injuries. (Resident 32)
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) | 3.77 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.08 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.01 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.58 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 4.05 on weekdays and 3.08 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.96 in April to June 2025 to 3.77 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 | 3.77 | 0.57 | 4.05 | 3.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 47 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.88 | 0.55 | 4.16 | 3.14 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 43 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.97 | 0.64 | 4.30 | 3.13 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.96 | 0.80 | 4.29 | 3.14 | 0.2% | 0 of 91 | 39 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Indiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.43 | $17.80 to $21.36 | 33,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.60 | $29.35 to $35.30 | 14,480 |
| Registered nurses | $40.14 | $37.86 to $48.28 | 68,980 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 0.9 | 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 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 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 | 2.5 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.2 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.3 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a group of 70 nursing homes averaging 2.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/2013 |
| Richardson, Max | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/23/2020 | |
| Decola, Robert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/16/2019 | |
| Berkhouse, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 10/18/2021 | |
| Dunkle, David | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Berkhouse, Steven | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/18/2021 | |
| Dunkle, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2019 | |
| The Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2022 | |
| Dunkle, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2019 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 3, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 9, 2024: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 9, 2024: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.08 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Envive of Hartford City Hartford City, 1.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- University Nursing Center Upland, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, the Dunkirk, 10.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Twin City Health Care Gas City, 11.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Albany, 12.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Signature Healthcare of Muncie Muncie, 14.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 59 citations
- Morrison Woods Health Campus Muncie, 15.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Colonial Oaks Health Care Center Marion, 15.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 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 Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 3, 2026. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Infinity Healthcare Consulting. 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.
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