Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility, the
500 E PICKWICK DR, Syracuse, IN, 46567
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 9 deficiencies against Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility, the in Syracuse, Indiana at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-05-21. 2 findings have been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall.
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0558 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0605 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F0726 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0757 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0925 · 2026-05-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0689 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0582 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0645 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0655 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0657 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0690 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0692 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0695 · 2025-01-10 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
What Medicare has fined this home
Who owns Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/2013 |
| JACKSON, NATHAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/21/2021 |
| VANCE, CAROLYN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/16/2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2021 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| THE WATERS OF SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 155581.
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