The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility, Dunkirk, Indiana
- 10
- Citations from health inspectionsIndiana average: 23 a home
- 1
- Residents harmed or put in dangerIndiana average: 0.7 a home
- $59,240
- Fines from the federal governmentIndiana average: $8,742 a home
- 2 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsIndiana average: 3.1
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Four inspection visits produced 10 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Federal fines came to $59,240 (one fine).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 2 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 5 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.37 hours each dayThe Indiana average is 3.69 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.60 hours each dayThe Indiana average is 0.67 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 25.8%against the Indiana average of 45.9%
- Beds that are certified
- 46
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting, with 70 homes
- Street address
- 11563 W 300 S, Dunkirk, Indiana 47336
- County
- Jay
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Three citations dated March 30, 2026
- F740 Behavioral Health Care and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Five citations dated March 21, 2025
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: minimal risk to residents, a pattern, several residents.
One citation dated Dec. 31, 2024
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Feb. 20, 2023
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Fine | $59,240 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility LLC (operational or managerial control).
- The direct 100% owner is Johnson Memorial Hospital.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 155571. Other homes in Indiana.