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WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE is a government - city/county facility in MUNCIE, IN with 72 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 31 deficiency records on file.

2400 CHATEAU DR, MUNCIE, IN 47303

Phone: 7657479044

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
155443
Ownership
Government - City/county
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
72
Residents
45
In Hospital
No
County
Delaware
Last Inspection
Mar 31, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.20
CNA Hours
2.03
Total Nursing Hours
3.62 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
73.8%
RN Turnover
100.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE

WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE operates 72 certified beds in MUNCIE, IN with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★). 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.

The inspection file contains 31 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.62 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.39 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Government - City/county" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 73.8%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (31 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 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: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 31, 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: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 31, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 11, 2025 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 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: Jun 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 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: Jun 4, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 21, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 21, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 29, 2023 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: Jan 21, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 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 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 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: Aug 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 30, 2023 Tag: 0568

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 9, 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 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 89.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 87.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 36.4% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE?
WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE?
WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE reports 3.62 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 73.8%.
How many beds does WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE have?
WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE has 72 certified beds with approximately 45 residents. The facility is located at 2400 CHATEAU DR, MUNCIE, IN 47303.
Does WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE has 31 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE received any fines or penalties?
No, WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE?
WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE is classified as "Government - City/county" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE was on Mar 31, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE?
WATERS OF MUNCIE, 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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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