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WATERS OF HUNTINGTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HUNTINGTON, Indiana)

1500 GRANT ST, HUNTINGTON, Indiana 46750

Phone: 2603565713

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
85
Avg Residents/Day
65.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Huntington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIndiana AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.230.68-0.45
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.133.73-0.60
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.6/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover44.6%45.9%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-11-24Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Actual Harm
2025-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-04-11Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-11-04Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-09Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-03-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Resident Rights DeficienciesNot 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

33 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for medical documentation.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish methods for sharing information.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Services DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-07-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-06-07Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-14Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements that are deficient.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$85,480
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-11-24Fine$85,480-

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