WATERS OF SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

500 E PICKWICK DR, SYRACUSE, IN 46567

Operator

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · 35 facilities

Provider number (CCN): 155581
Certification: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds: 66
Phone: (574) 457-4401
CMS data as of: July 1, 2026

What the records show

CMS rates WATERS OF SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 of 5 for health inspections, 1 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 34 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 2 at actual-harm level or higher, 9 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 1 payment denial.

Facility Assessment 9 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 2 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews WATERS OF SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

Below the repealed 0.55 hr RN benchmark — review inspection history before visiting.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	0.52 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 34 Outstanding 9 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 2
CMS Ratings Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.	Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Health inspection: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	24/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on August 7, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility	0.52 hrs
IN median	0.60 hrs
National average	0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 83.3% · Total nursing staff turnover: 61.8%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed July 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Most recent standard health survey: May 21, 2026.
Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
Survey dates on file range from February 9, 2024 to May 21, 2026.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 155581 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

2 actual harm issues found among 34 total deficiencies. 25 corrected. — 9 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (May 21, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0925 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0605 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0726 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0757 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

G Actual harm — isolated F0684 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0558 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Outstanding — Plan Filed

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has plan of correction, corrected June 5, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (January 10, 2025)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 27, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0804 Status: Corrected

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0757 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 11, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 11, 2025

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.