About Waters Of Covington, TheWaters Of Covington, The is located at 1600 E Liberty St, Covington, IN, reachable at (765) 793-4818. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 119.0 certified beds and serves an average of 77 residents per day. It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network (70 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1983-03-25. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#10873 of 14703 nationally – #429 of 507 in Indiana
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Waters Of Covington, The may be considered for families with limited options in Covington, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
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 Covington, The currently provides 3 hours 20 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 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 is high at 53.8%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 20 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 26 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours28 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 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 Hours3 hours 5 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 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 Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Waters Of Covington, The with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $97,313. 32 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Waters Of Covington, The ranks 10873rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 63.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 429th out of 507 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,829 nationally and RN hours rank #10,357 nationally (#405 in IN).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
IN State Rank
Note
2022
2.65
#13,254 / 14,703
#468 / 507
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023
2.83
#12,834 / 14,703
#451 / 507
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
2.92
#12,918 / 14,703
#466 / 507
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
3.19
#11,714 / 14,703
#421 / 507
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
3.33
#10,829 / 14,703
#382 / 507
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
IN State Rank
Note
2022
0.55
#7,669 / 14,703
#284 / 507
Below average
2023
0.59
#6,470 / 14,703
#228 / 507
Above average
2024
0.40
#10,383 / 14,703
#405 / 507
Below average
2025
0.32
#12,335 / 14,703
#471 / 507
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.43
#10,357 / 14,703
#405 / 507
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Waters Of Covington, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1983-03-25. 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) 793-4818 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Waters Of Covington, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 63.5/100, placing it #10873 of 14703 facilities nationally and #429 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 Covington, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 20 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 28 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 26 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 5 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 53.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
⚠️ CMS has flagged Waters Of Covington, The with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $97,313. 32 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 1 fine(s) totaling $97,313, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 232.25 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Waters Of Covington, The ranks 10873rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 63.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 429th out of 507 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,829 nationally and RN hours rank #10,357 nationally (#405 in IN). Our composite quality score of 63.5/100 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 Covington, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/covington/
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.