WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

The Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility is located at 300 N Washington St in Wakarusa, Indiana (46573), within Elkhart County. The facility operates as a for-profit partnership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 133 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary data categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Waters of Wakarusa received a 2-star rating in both the health inspection and staffing categories, indicating performance below national averages in those areas. The quality measure rating, however, stands at 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average in that category. Quality measures include clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, use of antipsychotic medications, and other resident outcome indicators reported to CMS. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking detailed information about coverage and financial assistance options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (574) 862-4511 or consult with a benefits counselor familiar with Indiana Medicaid guidelines. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0, the Waters of Wakarusa Skilled Nursing Facility falls below that benchmark with a 2-star overall rating. The lower scores in health inspections and staffing contrast with the above-average quality measure rating of 4 stars. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS, including the frequency and severity of deficiencies cited during those surveys. Staffing ratings are based on reported nurse and aide hours per resident per day, adjusted for resident acuity. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for additional detail on specific findings at this facility.