WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE
1600 E LIBERTY ST, Covington, IN 47932
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE Compares
WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Covington, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.0%) is above the Indiana average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 119 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (45% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6% (65% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.5% — better than the Indiana average of 22.3% (26% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
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 COVINGTON, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE with other nursing homes in Covington.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is WATERS OF COVINGTON, 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 is WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.2% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 119 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 COVINGTON, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Covington
Covington sits in Fountain County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,259 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 43.0 years
- Median household income
- $52,334
- Median home value
- $107,600
Demographics for Fountain County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Covington.
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