ElderGrade
B

72.1/100

Above average

Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The

505 W Wolfe St, Sullivan, IN 47882

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 2 in Sullivan County (812) 268-6361
Certified beds
93
Occupancy
51%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 25.1/30 Staffing 10/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

25.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.18 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.39 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.99 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 32.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 37 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Apr 24, 2026 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 24, 2026 F0806 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 13, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 5, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 5, 2025 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 1, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 1, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, which operates 70 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ABBOTT, ALEXA Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
DECOLA, ROBERT Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BERKHOUSE, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DUNKLE, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BERKHOUSE, STEVEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DUNKLE, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
THE WATERS OF SULLIVAN NURSING FACILITY LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BERKHOUSE, STEVEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DUNKLE, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The

What is the ElderGrade for Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The? +

Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The holds an ElderGrade of B (72.1 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The? +

Residents receive an average of 3.39 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 37 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.