WATERS OF COVINGTON, THE

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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 3.2 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 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 119 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Indiana average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (32% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (36% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (54% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5% (27% higher).

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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