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WATERS OF COLUMBIA CITY SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

640 W ELLSWORTH ST
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725 · 2602488101 · Whitley County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds84
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#281

By the numbers

17
Health citations (3 cycles)
2
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$60,590
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are trending down — 5 in the most recent cycle versus 7 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Dec 12, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual 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.
Dec 12, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0695
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Dec 12, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 12, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0550
E — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 12, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
F — No actual 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.
Oct 21, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual 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.
Oct 21, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Oct 21, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 21, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0584
E — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Oct 21, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
F — No actual 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.
Feb 22, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
J — Immediate jeopardy
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Feb 24, 2024 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 3
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Feb 22, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
J — Immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Details
Correction status: Corrected Feb 24, 2024 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction
Inspection cycle: 3
Survey origin: Complaint investigation
Sep 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0583
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Sep 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0550
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Sep 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
E — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0725
E — No actual harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Sep 29, 2023 · Health survey · F-tag 0565
E — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.