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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the

1500 Grant St, Huntington, IN 46750

Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the, a 85-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Huntington, IN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #406 of 504 rated homes in IN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#406 of 504
In-state rank among rated IN homes
3.15
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
26
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the, a 85-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Huntington, IN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #406 of 504 rated homes in IN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#406 of 504
In-state rank among rated IN homes
3.15
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
26
Inspection findings · 3 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 507 IN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155059
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
85
Residents
62
In Hospital
No
County
Huntington
Last Inspection
Jul 28, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.15 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.23 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.80
CNA Hours
2.12
Total Nursing Hours
3.15 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
43.1%
RN Turnover
66.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the ranks #406 of 504 rated nursing homes in IN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the operates 85 certified beds in Huntington, IN with approximately 62 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 1★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 26 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $85K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.15 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.23 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 43.1% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (26 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Nov 24, 2025 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 24, 2025 Tag: 0678

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 28, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 7, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 11, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 4, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 22, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 4, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2024 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 16, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2024 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 9, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2024 Tag: 0559

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2023 Tag: 0622

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 3, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 30.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 50.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $85K

Date Type Amount
Nov 24, 2025 Fine $85K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IN registry
  • Peer homes near 85 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the rank among nursing homes in IN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the ranks 406th among 504 rated nursing homes in IN (#406 of 504). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the reports 3.15 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.23 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 43.1%.
How many beds does Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the have?
Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the has 85 certified beds with approximately 62 residents. The facility is located at 1500 Grant St, Huntington, IN 46750.
Does Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the has 26 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the has received 1 penalties totaling $85K.
Who owns Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the was on Jul 28, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the?
Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, the is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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