Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, TheCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1500 Grant St, Huntington, IN 46750
- CCN
- 155059
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 85
- Residents per day
- 62
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Indiana is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $85,480 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Huntington County median | Indiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 507 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Indiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 28 Jul 2025 | 11 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 7 Jun 2024 | 10 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0726 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 10 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Nov 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0622 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | Fine | $85,480 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Indiana median | Indiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.15 | 3.60 | 3.68 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.23 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.95 | 3.10 | 3.24 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 43.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Indiana median
- 45.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 66.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 2.1% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.7% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Johnson Memorial Hospital
- Chain
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Mar 2013 |
| Miller's Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | 13 Mar 2013 | |
| The Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Nov 2022 |
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Other homes in Huntington County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek at Huntington | Huntington | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 3 Mar 2026 | |
| Envive of Huntington | Huntington | 2 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 20 Mar 2026 | |
| Heritage Pointe of Huntington | Huntington | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 11 Feb 2026 | |
| Heritage Pointe of Warren | Warren | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 13 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The (CCN 155059). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/waters-of-huntington-skilled-nursing-facility-the-huntington-in-155059/
Provenance
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Nov 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Infinity Healthcare Consulting. The CMS ownership file names Miller's Health Systems Inc and The Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility, The a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Indiana as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.