01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-07-02 | 9 | 2025-07-02 | 11 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-09-04 | 2 | 2024-09-04 | 15 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-08-16 | 7 | 2023-08-16 | 4 |
CMS CCN 1553212026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Waters Of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility, The
5544 E State Blvd · Fort Wayne, IN 46815 · Allen County
Certified beds77CMS provider file
Recent citation rows48current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
48 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-17 · 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 plan of correction · 2026-07-15 · complaint2026-06-17 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-15 · complaint2026-06-17 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-15 · complaint2026-06-17 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-15 · complaint2026-06-17 · FIREK0741Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-15 · complaint2026-02-10 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-13 · complaint2026-02-10 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-12-11 · complaint2025-11-12 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-29 · complaint2025-11-12 · 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 · 2025-11-29 · complaint2025-11-12 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-29 · complaint2025-07-02 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-172025-07-02 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-172025-07-02 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-172025-07-02 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-07-172025-07-02 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-222025-07-02 · FIREK0341Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-222025-07-02 · 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 · 2025-09-222025-07-02 · 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 · 2025-09-222025-07-02 · 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 · 2025-09-222025-07-02 · 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 · 2025-09-222024-09-04 · 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 · 2024-10-282024-09-04 · FIREE0041Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-282024-09-04 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-302024-09-04 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-3003 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITALOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 03/01/2013
- DUGGAN, AMANDAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 06/16/2016
- DECOLA, ROBERTIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 02/16/2019
- BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
- BERKHOUSE, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2021
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2019
- THE WATERS OF FORT WAYNE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2022
- DUNKLE, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT 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 hours3.59per resident day
RN hours0.47per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.32per resident day
Staff turnover59.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Fort Wayne ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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