Miller's at Oak Pointe
Columbia City · 2.2 mi · 82 beds
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Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
640 W ELLSWORTH ST, Columbia City, IN, 46725
Nursing home84 licensed beds0 citations on record
1 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 5 deficiencies against Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility in Columbia City, Indiana at its most recent standard inspection on 2025-12-12. 2 findings have been recorded at the immediate-jeopardy level, the most serious CMS uses, meaning a resident was placed in immediate danger. Medicare has fined it 1 time, totalling $60,590. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall.
3 / 5Medicare overall rating
84certified beds
5deficiencies at the last inspection
2immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
1federal fines, $60,590
What the inspectors found
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.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.2
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.15
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentFEDDDFEEDDJJEEEDD
The last 17 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.
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 · 2025-12-12 · 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 · 2025-12-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2025-12-12 · 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 · 2025-12-12 · 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 · 2025-12-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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 · 2024-10-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0584 · 2024-10-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2024-10-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2024-10-21 · 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 · 2024-10-21 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2024-02-22 · from a complaint · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2024-02-22 · from a complaint · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0565 · 2023-09-29 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F0725 · 2023-09-29 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2023-09-29 · 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 · 2023-09-29 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0583 · 2023-09-29 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
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.
OverallCombines the three below3 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles2 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are3 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.0877
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year56.3%
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS1
Total fined$60,590
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one1
Ownership
Who owns Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility
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 |
| BAKER, STEPHEN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2013 |
| 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 06/01/2019 |
| THE WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
Part of the INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING group.
Nearby
Other licensed providers within six miles
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 155150.
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