The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 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 TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
TIPTON, IN · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall. The facility has the lowest overall rating, a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing, and reported nurse staffing of 3.20 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; it had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1969 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1969.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 1.99
- Weekend nursing
- 2.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
14.9%18.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
12.2%5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%12.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.8%4.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%10.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%35.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%2.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.8%29.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
31%46.2%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
—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%98.5%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 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.
- $10,247
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 94.5 residents on an average day (63% 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.