WATERS OF RISING SUN, THE
405 RIO VISTA LN, Rising Sun, IN 47040
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WATERS OF RISING SUN, THE Compares
WATERS OF RISING SUN, THE is a 58-bed government-owned nursing facility in Rising Sun, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.7%) is above the Indiana average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 58 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.6% (85% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.9% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.3% (25% 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 RISING SUN, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WATERS OF RISING SUN, THE with other nursing homes in Rising Sun.
How is WATERS OF RISING SUN, 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 RISING SUN, THE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.7% here versus 3.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WATERS OF RISING SUN, THE doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.9% here versus 22.3% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WATERS OF RISING SUN, 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 RISING SUN, 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 Rising Sun
Rising Sun sits in Ohio County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% 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+
- 1,278 (21.7%)
- Median age
- 47.8 years
- Median household income
- $63,649
- Median home value
- $146,500
Demographics for Ohio County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rising Sun.
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