WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE
12803 LENOVER ST, Dillsboro, IN 47018
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE Compares
WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE is a 123-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dillsboro, 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 staffing at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (33.3%) is above the Indiana average of 22.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 123 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.3% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.3% (49% 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 DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE with other nursing homes in Dillsboro.
How is WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 33.3% here versus 22.3% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 123 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 DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATERS OF DILLSBORO-ROSS MANOR, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Dillsboro
Dillsboro sits in Dearborn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 8,676 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 42.6 years
- Median household income
- $70,779
- Median home value
- $174,500
Demographics for Dearborn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dillsboro.
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