Waters of Batesville: Safety Hazard Violations - IN
The facility's one-on-one supervision policy, dated May 17, 2023, contained gaps that violated federal regulations. Inspectors reviewed the guidelines after receiving a complaint about resident supervision practices.
According to the policy provided by the administrator, one-on-one supervision is intended as "a proactive intervention promoting enhanced physical and psychosocial well-being." The facility acknowledged that standard approaches like redirection and counseling sometimes fail, requiring additional oversight.
The policy states that staff members must provide "direct supervision" when residents have "decompensated mentally and/or physically." It requires that residents "remain in direct visual surveillance at all time" during one-on-one supervision periods.
However, inspectors determined the policy failed to meet federal standards for resident safety and supervision. The citation indicates the facility's guidelines did not adequately address regulatory requirements for protecting vulnerable residents who need constant monitoring.
The inspection was triggered by complaint intake 2721930, though specific details about the underlying incident were not disclosed in the available documentation.
Waters of Batesville received a minimal harm citation, indicating the policy deficiencies affected few residents but created potential for actual harm. The facility must correct the supervision policy to ensure proper oversight of residents requiring one-on-one monitoring.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain comprehensive policies that protect resident safety, particularly for those experiencing mental or physical deterioration requiring enhanced supervision.
The citation represents the facility's failure to establish adequate safeguards for its most vulnerable residents during periods when standard care approaches prove insufficient.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Waters of Batesville, The from 2026-01-30 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE in BATESVILLE, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
The facility's one-on-one supervision policy, dated May 17, 2023, contained gaps that violated federal regulations.
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.