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Waters of Princeton, The
1020 W Vine St, Princeton, IN 47670
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 95 beds, Waters of Princeton, The serves Princeton in Gibson County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 18, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 39.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gibson Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 30 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.2 | 43.2 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 39.1% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Jan 2026, 22 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×25 E ×13 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 17 May 2024 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.1%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.2% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.2% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.7% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Putnam County Hospital. Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2012 |
| County Hospital Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Gibson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center | Oakland City | 103 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8.7 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Riveroaks Health Campus | Princeton | 68 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 29.4 | — | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville | Owensville | 68 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 44.1 | $16K | 8 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Gibson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waters of Princeton, The been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Waters of Princeton, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waters of Princeton, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waters of Princeton, The?
It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Putnam County Hospital and County Hospital Manager LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waters of Princeton, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.