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Waters of Georgetown: Staffing Failures, Late Meds - IN

Healthcare Facility
Waters Of Georgetown, The
Georgetown, IN  ·  1/5 stars

Inspectors documented the pattern in a complaint survey completed September 26, 2025. The delays weren't occasional. They were relentless.

On August 14, the 8:00 p.m. dose came at 12:50 a.m. On August 18, it came the following morning at 2:55 a.m. On August 19, the next night, it came at 1:09 a.m. The same story repeated through August and into September, night after night: 11:32 p.m., 11:42 p.m., 12:03 a.m., 11:31 p.m., 12:57 a.m., 11:28 p.m., 11:25 p.m., 11:19 p.m.

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By September, the delays had become a near-nightly occurrence. The dose prescribed for 8:00 p.m. on September 8 wasn't given until 12:58 a.m. on September 9. The dose prescribed for September 9 came at 12:04 a.m. that same night. On September 16, the 8:00 p.m. medication wasn't administered until 1:47 a.m. on September 17.

Then came September 21. The resident's evening dose arrived at 4:59 a.m. on September 22 — nearly nine hours late.

Inspectors reviewed staffing records and found the explanation written plainly in the schedules.

For much of August, the facility assigned one nurse and one aide per villa. On August 8, during the night shift starting at 10:00 p.m., a single nurse covered all four villas. On August 23, the same thing happened: one nurse for all four villas after a medication aide finished the evening pass in two of them. On September 8, one nurse covered Villas 1 and 3 and also worked as the aide in Villa 3 because of a call-in. On September 13, after 10:46 p.m., there was again one nurse responsible for all four villas.

The facility did adjust its scheduling on August 20, moving to one nurse for two villas with aides and a small number of floats. But the medication delays continued for weeks after that change.

The inspection report tied the findings to five separate complaint intakes filed between the summer and fall of 2025, suggesting the problems had been raised repeatedly before inspectors arrived.

CMS classified the violation under F0725, which covers sufficient staffing, and rated it as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting many residents.

What the records don't show is what the medication was, or what the resident experienced during those hours of waiting. The inspection report names neither. What it does show, in column after column of timestamps, is a person whose prescribed care was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. and who, on the worst night, was still waiting when the sun came up.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Waters of Georgetown, The from 2025-09-26 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Last verified: June 26, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

WATERS OF GEORGETOWN, THE in GEORGETOWN, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on September 26, 2025.

Inspectors documented the pattern in a complaint survey completed September 26, 2025.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at WATERS OF GEORGETOWN, THE?
Inspectors documented the pattern in a complaint survey completed September 26, 2025.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in GEORGETOWN, IN, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from WATERS OF GEORGETOWN, THE or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 155770.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check WATERS OF GEORGETOWN, THE's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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