WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE

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How WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE Compares

WATERS OF TIPTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tipton, 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 falls resulting in major injury (9.3%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 150 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Indiana average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.4% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
• Falls with major injury: 9.3% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (142% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.7% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Tipton

Tipton sits in Tipton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+

3,136 (20.7%)

Median age

44.9 years

Median household income

$68,707

Median home value

$123,900

Demographics for Tipton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tipton.

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