WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE – COVINGTON, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Waters Of Covington, The

1600 E LIBERTY ST, Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4818
119 beds
All Covington facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
63.55
Score /100
#10873
National Rank

#10873
of 14703 facilities
National
26.1% position
#429
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Fountain
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Covington
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 47932
ZIP Rank






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.
Facility

Waters Of Covington, The

Address

1600 E Liberty St, Covington, IN 47932

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 119 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
63.55
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#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.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $97313.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 232.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,873
of 14,703
National
Bottom 26%
#429
of 507
IN State
Bottom 15% in IN
#1
of 1
️ Fountain County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Covington
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 47932
Best in ZIP

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).

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 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/

Contact and Location

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1600 E LIBERTY ST, Covington, IN 47932
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 119
Average Residents / Day 77 (65% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Fountain County, IN
City Covington, IN
ZIP Code 47932
Approved Since March 25, 1983
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155223
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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