Tasha Allen
Sep 2025
Amazing nursing home to assist your loved one!! The residents are very well taken care of and treated like family by all the staff!! The staff is pretty amazing and most have many years at this building!
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 46
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Inspections
- View history (31 citations)
- Food service
- Meals outsourced to separate food vendor
- Specialized care
- Offers wound care and respiratory support
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe The Waters of Dunkirk as a caring, attentive skilled nursing facility where staff treat residents like family and go above and beyond, especially for rehab stays. The one recurring complaint centers on food quality, which reviewers attribute to a separate food service vendor rather than facility staff.
The Good
- Staff described as attentive and caring, like family
- Praised for short-term rehab outcomes
- Facility kept clean and tidy
- Social services staff went above and beyond
- Long-tenured staff familiar to residents
The Bad
- Multiple mentions of low-quality, cold, small food portions
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Waters of Dunkirk is a senior living community in Dunkirk, Indiana offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
About The Waters of Dunkirk
The Waters of Dunkirk is a skilled nursing facility in Dunkirk, Indiana, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community provides personalized memory care programs designed to support residents' comfort and connection while encouraging them to live each day to the fullest.
Recovery services focus on rebuilding strength, confidence, and independence through a dedicated care team. The facility offers a wide range of specialized services, including wound care and respiratory support, with care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs.
The community emphasizes creating an environment where residents feel safe, supported, and at home, with a mission centered on helping every individual live well each day.
Types of Care at The Waters of Dunkirk
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Waters of Dunkirk
4.9overall · 14 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (14)
Shelby Myers
Sep 2025
Skilled, caring staff who truly value residents.
Lisa Foreman
Sep 2025
This facility has a great staff, and they’re always willing to help. The administrator is phenomenal and full of a welcoming spirit.
Margaret Jasinski
Aug 2025
All of the staff very friendly and helpful!!! They take such good care of the residents.
afton hines
Aug 2025
The Waters of Dunkirk strives to be a big part of the community!! We love our residents and we love our community!!!
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 30, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 23, 2026
Mar 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Dec 31, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2025
May 28, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2024
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 2, 2024
Feb 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Waters of Dunkirk offer?
The Waters of Dunkirk offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The Waters of Dunkirk located?
The Waters of Dunkirk is located at 11563 W 300 S in Dunkirk, Indiana.
What do families say about The Waters of Dunkirk?
Families describe The Waters of Dunkirk as a caring, attentive skilled nursing facility where staff treat residents like family and go above and beyond, especially for rehab stays. The one recurring complaint centers on food quality, which reviewers attribute to a separate food service vendor rather than facility staff.
How did The Waters of Dunkirk do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Waters of Dunkirk had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit The Waters of Dunkirk?
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