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49/100WATERS OF SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SYRACUSE, Indiana)
500 E PICKWICK DR, SYRACUSE, Indiana 46567
Phone: 5744574401
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
66
Avg Residents/Day
38.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kosciusko
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Indiana Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.45 | 0.68 | -0.22 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.42 | 3.73 | -0.31 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 1/5 | 2.6/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 57.4% | 45.9% | - |
Health Citation History
34 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2026-05-21 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-01-10 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-10 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
17 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-21 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-09 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 | Payment Denial | - | 13 days starting 2025-02-14 |
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