WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE
958 E HWY 46, Batesville, IN 47006
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How WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE Compares
WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE is a 86-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Batesville, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (49.5%) is above the Indiana average of 22.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 86 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Batesville, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 49.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.3% (122% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE with other nursing homes in Batesville.
How is WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 49.5% here versus 22.3% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 86 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WATERS OF BATESVILLE, THE lag behind other Batesville options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Batesville
Batesville sits in Ripley County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 5,043 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $60,055
- Median home value
- $156,400
Demographics for Ripley County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Batesville.
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