nursing home in Columbia City, IN
Miller's at Oak Pointe
411 N Wolf Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725 · (260) 248-8141
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Miller's at Oak Pointe at a glance
Miller's at Oak Pointe is a 82-bed for-profit nursing home in Columbia City, Indiana (Whitley County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Indiana average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 22, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Indiana average is 7.2.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.5% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 82
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Miller's Merry Manor
- Medicare-certified since
- July 6, 1972
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Whitley County
- CMS Certification Number
- 155128
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.20 hrs | 3.69 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.95 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.26 hrs | 2.24 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.65 hrs | 3.25 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 31 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $8,742 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 | 96 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 49 | 73 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 59.5% | 76.2% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.7% | 13.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.5% | 11% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.3% | 11.9% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 25.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 23.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.9% | 23.3% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 95.4% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 79% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 81.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| December 22, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 14, 2026 |
| December 22, 2025 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 14, 2026 |
| July 16, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 30, 2025 |
| November 14, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 20, 2024 |
| November 14, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 20, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/01/2014 |
| LAKE CITY BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| MHS COLUMBIA CITY, LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| BAKER, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/2021 |
| BOYLE, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| HAUG, LORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ROBINSON, TINA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BERKHOUSE, STEVEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/2021 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BAKER, STEPHEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BOYLE, PATRICK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DECOLA, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| DUNKLE, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| HAUG, LORI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2014 |
| ROBINSON, TINA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| THERACARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| VAN DEN DRIESSCHE, THOMAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Miller's at Oak Pointe's rating?
Miller's at Oak Pointe has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Indiana nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Miller's at Oak Pointe receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Indiana average of 7.2. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Miller's at Oak Pointe accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Miller's at Oak Pointe?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Miller's Merry Manor. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Miller's at Oak Pointe and how do I contact it?
Miller's at Oak Pointe is at 411 N Wolf Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725. Phone: (260) 248-8141.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.