The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE
NEW CASTLE, IN · Medicare-certified · 66 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Waters of New Castle has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star staffing rating and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.26 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It has no fines in the last 24 months, but recent inspection citations included accident hazards, medication errors, and resident accommodation issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2647 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2647.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 2.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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
17.1%13.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.9%8.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.8%1.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7%12.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.3%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.8%3.7%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
37.2%41.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.5%25%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
93.9%78.3%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: D
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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2020
Now operated by Henry County Memorial Hospital, previously Dearborn County Hospital.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 58.5 residents on an average day (89% of 66 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.