About The Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility
The Waters Of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, located in HOBART, IN, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is located within a hospital setting.
Why Families Choose The Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility
- Top Ranked: Ranked #25 out of 91 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.30 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING network. This chain operates 70 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
The Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 72 | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 86 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 20.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 53.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 86.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 66.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 13.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 26.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 89.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 49.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 30.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 12.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 7 complaints
- 2024: 10 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- Total: 19 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 09, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 17, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 17, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Ownership Structure
- JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- STEVEN BERKHOUSE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEVEN BERKHOUSE CORPORATE OFFICER
- ROBERT DECOLA W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- DAVID DUNKLE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DAVID DUNKLE CORPORATE OFFICER
- DAVID DUNKLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JARRETT MITCHELL CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- THE WATERS OF HOBART SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Mercy Circle | N/A | 5 |
| Lowell Healthcare | N/A | 5 |
| Life Care Center of Valparaiso | N/A | 5 |
| Warren Barr Oak Lawn | N/A | 4 |
| Avalon Springs Health Campus | N/A | 4 |
| Cedar Creek Health Campus | N/A | 4 |
| Rehabilitation Center at Hartsfield Village | N/A | 3 |
| Terraces at The Clare | N/A | 5 |
| Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact The Waters of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility directly at 2199422170. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.