11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Wakarusa, IN
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $14,661 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
300 N Washington St, Wakarusa, IN
(574) 862-4511
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
133
Certified beds
Average residents
85
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
70 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.12
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.46
All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.34
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.43
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.57
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.02
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.57
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
63%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
7,625
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.21
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9853
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
4.82
Baseline 20.58% · Performance 19.20% · Measure score 4.82 · Achievement 4.82 · Improvement 3.40
Healthcare-associated infections
6.12
Baseline 4.93% · Performance 6.01% · Measure score 6.12 · Achievement 6.12 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0.74
Baseline 54.37% · Performance 60.64% · Measure score 0.74 · Achievement 0.74 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.71 hours · Performance 2.85 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.19% |
10.72%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 87 · Observed rate 8.05% · Lower 95% interval 6.81% |
| Discharge to community | 53.58% |
50.57%
3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 83 · Observed rate 49.4% · Lower 95% interval 44.52% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.68 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 94% |
95.27%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 50 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 50 |
| Discharge self-care score | 47.37% |
53.69%
6.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 38 |
| Discharge mobility score | 57.89% |
50.94%
7 pts better
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 38 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 50 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.01% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 3.14% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 145 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 50% |
56.45%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 38 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 26 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 6.25% |
25.2%
18.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 32 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.6
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 3.1 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.5
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.6%
6.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.4%
4.6 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% |
3.8%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 19.6% |
24.6%
5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.2% · Q2 19.2% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 19.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.0% |
5.6%
3.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 9.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.7% |
23.5%
10.8 pts better
|
19.6%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.2% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 15.5% · 4Q avg 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.5% |
14.8%
7.3 pts better
|
16.7%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.6% |
13.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 14.5% · Q3 14.5% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.3% |
11.7%
4.4 pts better
|
14.9%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 13.6% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.4%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.7% |
1.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.4% |
24.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.5% · Q2 32.6% · Q3 39.5% · Q4 25.1% · 4Q avg 32.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
4.1%
1 pts worse
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.4% |
81.6%
9.8 pts better
|
81.7%
9.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 85.7% · Q2 86.4% · Q3 96.6% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 91.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.6% |
10.5%
0.9 pts better
|
12.0%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.6% · Observed 8.2% · Expected 9.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.7% |
79.0%
4.7 pts better
|
79.7%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.2% |
22.4%
2.2 pts better
|
23.9%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.2% · Observed 18.4% · Expected 21.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-06-19
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-06
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-15
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-17
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-04-14
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-01-28
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-06
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-22
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-05-06
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-03-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $14,661
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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