Waters of Huntingburg, the
1712 Leland Dr, Huntingburg, IN 47542
Waters of Huntingburg, the is a nursing home in Huntingburg, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since July 13, 202351 (Indiana average 23)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on August 12, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0659. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on May 13, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
46 of 507 Indiana homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on March 20, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0636 2 times since 2026.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 23, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0744 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Health inspection on September 12, 2025
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0732 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on July 22, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.2 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on February 5, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
Health inspection on December 18, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 13, 2025.
Health inspection on October 1, 2024
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on October 1, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2024.
Health inspection on July 31, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.
Health inspection on April 25, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2024.
Health inspection on February 1, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0687. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 26, 2022 from $19,800 to $12,870.
Health inspection on July 13, 2023
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0576. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 13, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
Citation K0300. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (812) 683-4090
- Last standard health inspection
- September 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 95
- Residents per day, on average
- 62.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Putnam County Hospital
- Chain
- Infinity Healthcare Consulting
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Indiana average (51 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/01/2020
- THE WATERS OF HUNTINGBURG II LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2020
- BURLA, KIRANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2021
- STRAUSER, DIANNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/11/2021
- WEATHERFORD, DENNISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2012
Questions
When was Waters of Huntingburg, the last inspected?
CMS lists September 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Waters of Huntingburg, the have?
CMS lists 51 health citations since July 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Waters of Huntingburg, the been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Waters of Huntingburg, the?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Waters of Huntingburg, the a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.