WATERS OF GREENCASTLE, THE – GREENCASTLE, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Waters Of Greencastle, The

1601 HOSPITAL DR, Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2602
100 beds
All Greencastle facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
81.1
Score /100
#3196
National Rank

#3196
of 14703 facilities
National
78.3% position
#139
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#2
of 5 in Putnam
County Rank
#2
of 4 in Greencastle
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 46135
ZIP Rank






About Waters Of Greencastle, TheWaters Of Greencastle, The is located at 1601 Hospital Dr, Greencastle, IN, reachable at (765) 653-2602. This Government – Hospital district facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 66 residents per day. It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network (70 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-10-21. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Waters Of Greencastle, The

Address

1601 Hospital Dr, Greencastle, IN 46135

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 100 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Government – Hospital district
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
81.1
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3196 of 14703 nationally – #139 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Waters Of Greencastle, The may be considered for families with limited options in Greencastle, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWaters Of Greencastle, The currently provides 3 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 41.4% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 22 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 13 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 59 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours15 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryWaters Of Greencastle, The has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 3 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 49.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,196
of 14,703
National
Top 22%
#139
of 507
IN State
Top 27% in IN
#2
of 5
️ Putnam County
#2 of 5
#2
of 4
️ Greencastle
#2 of 4
#2
of 4
ZIP 46135
#2 of 4

Nationally, Waters Of Greencastle, The ranks 3196th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.1/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 139th out of 507 nursing homes. In Greencastle, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,385 nationally and RN hours rank #10,679 nationally (#418 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.53 #7,597 / 14,703 #203 / 507 Below average
2023 3.17 #10,754 / 14,703 #356 / 507 Below average
2024 3.05 #12,195 / 14,703 #449 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.06 #12,578 / 14,703 #456 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.37 #10,385 / 14,703 #357 / 507 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.58 #7,285 / 14,703 #266 / 507 Above average
2023 0.53 #7,661 / 14,703 #290 / 507 Below average
2024 0.49 #8,449 / 14,703 #331 / 507 Below average
2025 0.39 #10,986 / 14,703 #409 / 507 Below average
2026 0.41 #10,679 / 14,703 #418 / 507 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Waters Of Greencastle, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-10-21. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (765) 653-2602 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Waters Of Greencastle, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 81.1/100, placing it #3196 of 14703 facilities nationally and #139 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Waters Of Greencastle, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 25 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 13 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 59 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 41.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Waters Of Greencastle, The has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 3 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 49.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Waters Of Greencastle, The ranks 3196th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.1/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 139th out of 507 nursing homes. In Greencastle, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,385 nationally and RN hours rank #10,679 nationally (#418 in IN). Our composite quality score of 81.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Greencastle, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/greencastle/

Contact and Location

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 100
Average Residents / Day 66 (67% occupancy)
Ownership Type Government – Hospital district
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Putnam County, IN
City Greencastle, IN
ZIP Code 46135
Approved Since October 21, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155202
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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