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 SYRACUSE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
SYRACUSE, IN · Medicare-certified · 66 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars. This home has 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings, 4-star quality measures, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.33 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day); it has no fines in the last 24 months and is flagged for having the lowest overall rating.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3301 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3301.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.13
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 83%
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
19.2%19%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%9.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.8%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
18.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%25.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.4%9.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
51.4%28.1%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
92.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.2%87%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — 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 9 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 10, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 41.2 residents on an average day (62% of 66 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 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.