CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1555712026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Waters Of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, The

11563 W 300 S · Dunkirk, IN 47336 · Jay County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds46CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-03-2182025-03-218
Cycle 22024-05-2812024-05-285
Cycle 32023-02-2012023-02-208
02 / CITATION DETAIL

31 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-30 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23 · complaint
2026-03-30 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23 · complaint
2026-03-30 · HEALTHF0740Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23 · complaint
2025-03-21 · HEALTHF0577Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-17
2025-03-21 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-17
2025-03-21 · HEALTHF0803Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-17
2025-03-21 · HEALTHF0804Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-17
2025-03-21 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-17
2025-03-21 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-03-21 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2024-12-31 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-22 · complaint
2024-05-28 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-02
2024-05-28 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-02
2024-05-28 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-02
2024-05-28 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-02
2024-05-28 · FIREK0927Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-02
2023-02-20 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-13
2023-02-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-15
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2026-03-30Fine$59,2400
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITALOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 03/01/2013
  • MINITO, DANIELLEIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/16/2020
  • WHEELER, TYISHAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2022
  • DECOLA, ROBERTIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/2019
  • BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
  • DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
  • DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • THE WATERS OF DUNKIRK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2022
  • BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
  • DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.37per resident day
RN hours0.60per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.00per resident day
Staff turnover25.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

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