The Waters of Covington, Covington, Indiana
- 37
- Citations from health inspectionsIndiana average: 23 a home
- 3
- Residents harmed or put in dangerIndiana average: 0.7 a home
- $222,565
- Fines from the federal governmentIndiana average: $8,742 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsIndiana average: 3.1
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Eight inspection visits produced 37 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $222,565 (one fine).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.40 hours each dayThe Indiana average is 3.69 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.43 hours each dayThe Indiana average is 0.67 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 48.6%against the Indiana average of 45.9%
- Beds that are certified
- 119
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting, with 70 homes
- Street address
- 1600 E Liberty St, Covington, Indiana 47932
- County
- Fountain
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
11 citations dated Dec. 15, 2025
- F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F645 Screening for Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F552 Keep Residents Informed About Health and Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Two citations dated Oct. 20, 2025
Three citations dated July 23, 2025
- F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Nov. 22, 2024
Seven citations dated Oct. 9, 2024
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Three citations dated Sept. 3, 2024
- F807 Drinks to Keep Residents Hydrated: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated April 5, 2024
Seven citations dated Sept. 13, 2023
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20, 2025 | Fine | $222,565 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by The Waters of Covington, LLC (operational or managerial control).
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 155223. Other homes in Indiana.