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WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

Grade D 65/100 composite score

For profit - Individual

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

150

Ownership

For profit - Individual

Total Fines

$25,494

Last Survey

N/A

300 FAIRGROUNDS RD, TIPTON, IN 46072
7656758791

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.38h
LPN
0.41h
CNA
2.02h
Total
2.81h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2013

100%

MILLER'S HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2013

THE WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2022

DUNKLE, DAVID

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2019

BERKHOUSE, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Oct 2021

DUNKLE, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Mar 2019

BERKHOUSE, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2021

DUNKLE, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Mar 2019

JUDAY, PAULA

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jun 2015

DECOLA, ROBERT

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Feb 2019

Penalties & Fines (3)

$25,494total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jan 9, 2024Fine$10,247
Jan 9, 2024Fine$10,247
Feb 27, 2023Fine$5,000

Health Inspection Deficiencies (37)

November 12, 2025Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2025
July 18, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0744DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 18, 2025
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 18, 2025
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 18, 2025
June 17, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 7, 2025
March 18, 2025Health13 deficiencies
0604DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0623EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0725FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0727DMinimal harm, Isolated

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0804DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
December 31, 2024Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 24, 2025
April 29, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 29, 2024
March 8, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0604DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 1, 2024
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 1, 2024
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 1, 2024
0802FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 1, 2024
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 1, 2024
January 9, 2024Health2 deficiencies2 severe
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 5, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 5, 2024
October 26, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 27, 2023
0776DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 27, 2023
February 27, 2023Health6 deficiencies
0552EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 20, 2023
January 9, 2023Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 27, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE in TIPTON, Indiana has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 64.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE?

WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?

WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 37 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE been fined?

Yes. WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has $25,494 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE have?

WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has 150 certified beds with approximately 87 current residents (58% occupancy). The facility is located at 300 FAIRGROUNDS RD, TIPTON, Indiana 46072. It is a for profit - individual facility.

Data Disclaimer

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