WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE
1000 N 16TH ST, New Castle, IN 47362
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE Compares
WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE is a 66-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Castle, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Castle, the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.0% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (45% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE with other nursing homes in New Castle.
How is WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE addressing its staffing levels 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 is WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.0% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, 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.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE's rating advantage in New Castle?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, 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 New Castle
New Castle sits in Henry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% 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+
- 9,105 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $51,104
- Median home value
- $101,800
Demographics for Henry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Castle.
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