Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Waters Of Covington, The
1600 E Liberty St · Covington, IN 47932 · 119 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
CMS designation
Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Provider Information.GOVCertification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
31
Inspection history (38)
December 15, 2025 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0628Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0809Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0809 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-15 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-20 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-20 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-23 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-23 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-23 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-23.GOVNovember 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-22 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-22.GOVNovember 22, 2024 · E
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-22 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-22.GOVOctober 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-09 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0693Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-09 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Penalties
Total fines on file: $97,313
Staffing
Latest: 3.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.39 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.39 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting
Chain ID 763 · 70 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
- Chain average staffing rating: 1.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.7
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Major Hospital
parent · PAC 0446167415
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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