Waters Of Covington, The
Waters Of Covington, The is a 1-star rated nursing home in Covington, IN with 119 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 68 health violations on record. Federal fines total $19,500 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 5, 2024.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility — indicating a pattern of serious quality issues under heightened federal oversight.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Indiana public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Waters Of Covington, The
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 1 penalties totaling $9,750
Fine
2020 1 penalties totaling $9,750
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 2 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023 8 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2022 16 violations
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2021 5 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2020 2 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 12 violations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2018 14 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2017 9 violations
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waters Of Covington, The
- What violations has Waters Of Covington, The received?
- Waters Of Covington, The has 68 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Waters Of Covington, The?
- Waters Of Covington, The has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Waters Of Covington, The last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Waters Of Covington, The safe?
- Safety at Waters Of Covington, The should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Waters Of Covington, The?
- Phone: (765) 793-4818. Address: 1600 E Liberty St, Covington, IN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Waters Of Covington, The offer?
- Waters Of Covington, The is a skilled nursing facility with 119 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Covington, IN?
- Compare Waters Of Covington, The with other nursing homes in Covington, IN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
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