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WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE

1600 E LIBERTY ST, COVINGTON, IN 47932
Score: 15 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 15/100, Waters Of Covington, The ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, Waters Of Covington, The falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 38 deficiencies at Waters Of Covington, The, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.33 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.44 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.08 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

38
Total Deficiencies
Dec 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 35 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Dec 14, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Dec 14, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0809 Severity E
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals
    Dec 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 14, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 29.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $97,313

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 15 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
119
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16