The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
The Waters of Tipton Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
Registered name: WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
TIPTON, IN · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
The Waters of Tipton Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Tipton, IN has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections, 2-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It is an SFF Candidate/special focus facility, reported staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.46 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4611 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4611.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77
- Nurse aides
- 2.21
- Weekend nursing
- 3.06
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
14.3%14.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.4%7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.8%3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
12.3%10%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.2%1.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.1%1.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.2%34.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.4%33.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.9%28.9%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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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 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $20,494 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 33 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 26, 2026
- $10,247
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.9 residents on an average day (62% of 150 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.