WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
300 N WASHINGTON ST, Wakarusa, IN 46573
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How WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Compares
WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is a 133-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wakarusa, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (7.4%) is below the Indiana average of 13.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 133 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.4% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (45% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE with other nursing homes in Wakarusa.
How is WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.4% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 133 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATERS OF WAKARUSA SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wakarusa
Wakarusa sits in Elkhart County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 29,989 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 35.6 years
- Median household income
- $58,509
- Median home value
- $149,300
Demographics for Elkhart County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wakarusa.
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