WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE

1600 E LIBERTY ST
COVINGTON IN 47932
Phone: 7657934818

Abuse icon Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Indiana average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Covington average: level with the average (1.0)

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds119
Average residents per day77.1
Occupancy65%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainINFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING (70 facilities)
CountyFountain
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1983-03-25
CMS certification number (CCN)155223
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle13

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.85
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.40
Registered nurse turnover44.4%
Total nursing staff turnover48.6%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$222,565
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $222,565 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE have?

CMS certifies 119 beds; the facility reports an average of 77.1 residents per day (about 65% occupancy).

Does WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $222,565 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE been cited for abuse?

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.