WATERS OF ROCKPORT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE – ROCKPORT, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The

815 W WASHINGTON ST, Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2276
60 beds
All Rockport facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
72.22
Score /100
#7248
National Rank

#7248
of 14703 facilities
National
50.7% position
#317
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#2
of 3 in Spencer
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Rockport
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 47635
ZIP Rank






About Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, TheWaters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The is located at 815 W Washington St, Rockport, IN, reachable at (812) 649-2276. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 60.0 certified beds and serves an average of 32 residents per day. It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network (70 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-12-09. 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 Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The

Address

815 W Washington St, Rockport, IN 47635

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 60 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • 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
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
72.22
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7248 of 14703 nationally – #317 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The may be considered for families with limited options in Rockport, 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 prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years. 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

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 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 Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The currently provides 3 hours 25 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 45 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 66 min/day (2022) to 45 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.3%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 25 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 5 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours36 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours45 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute

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 1 minute
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 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 Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 8 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 87.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,248
of 14,703
National
Top 49%
#317
of 507
IN State
Bottom 37% in IN
#2
of 3
️ Spencer County
#2 of 3
#1
of 1
️ Rockport
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 47635
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The ranks 7248th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 317th out of 507 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,840 nationally and RN hours rank #4,304 nationally (#143 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 3.87 #5,145 / 14,703 #105 / 507 Above average
2023 3.57 #7,221 / 14,703 #194 / 507 Above average
2024 3.46 #8,542 / 14,703 #271 / 507 Below average
2025 3.64 #7,442 / 14,703 #207 / 507 Below average
2026 3.42 #9,840 / 14,703 #324 / 507 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 1.11 #1,541 / 14,703 #28 / 507 Top 25%
2023 1.14 #1,219 / 14,703 #20 / 507 Top 10%
2024 1.07 #1,445 / 14,703 #23 / 507 Top 10%
2025 0.86 #2,914 / 14,703 #82 / 507 Top 25%
2026 0.74 #4,304 / 14,703 #143 / 507 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-12-09. 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 (812) 649-2276 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, 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 (2★), 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 72.2/100, placing it #7248 of 14703 facilities nationally and #317 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 Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 25 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 45 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 36 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 5 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 1 minute per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 8 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 87.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Waters Of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility, The ranks 7248th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 317th out of 507 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,840 nationally and RN hours rank #4,304 nationally (#143 in IN). Our composite quality score of 72.2/100 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 Rockport, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/rockport/

Contact and Location

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Address

815 W WASHINGTON ST, Rockport, IN 47635
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Legal Name

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 60
Average Residents / Day 32 (54% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Spencer County, IN
City Rockport, IN
ZIP Code 47635
Approved Since December 9, 1985
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155274
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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