The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WATERS OF HUNTINGBURG, THE
HUNTINGBURG, IN · Medicare-certified · 95 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 of 5 stars overall, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) but a 5-star quality measure rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.91 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9057 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9057.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.39
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.56
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30.4%27.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%2.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.5%7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%11.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%18.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30%38.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.3%31%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
35%37.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%97.9%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%78.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to meet residents’ behavioral health needs. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 741 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2020
Now operated by Putnam County Hospital, previously Dearborn County Hospital.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 55.5 residents on an average day (58% of 95 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.