The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home Facility
500 E Pickwick Dr, Syracuse, IN 46567
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is a senior care community located in Syracuse, IN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Syracuse area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (574) 457-4401.
Operated by Infinity Healthcare Consulting, which runs 62 communities in our directory.
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility is licensed for 66 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Kosciusko County average about 87 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 62% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Kosciusko County average of roughly 74%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kosciusko County average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Kosciusko County average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 62%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Kosciusko County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 34 problems at The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility. 2 findings involved harm to a resident.
Medicare stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Waters of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 66
- Occupancy 62%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 62%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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