ElderGrade
D

53.6/100

Below average

Waters Of Huntingburg, The

1712 Leland Dr, Huntingburg, IN 47542

CMS 2/5 stars #7 of 7 in Dubois County (812) 683-4090
Certified beds
95
Occupancy
58%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 68%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

18.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -7.4 for 38 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.54 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 68% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.91 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.54 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.56 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 67.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 50 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 12, 2025 (11 months ago).

G May 13, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Actual harm to a resident

D Mar 20, 2026 F0636 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0655 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2026 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0636 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0744 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 23, 2026 F0808 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 12, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, which operates 70 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
STRAUSER, DIANNA Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BRAY, ARNOLD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FRY, JANICE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HEADLEY, MATTHEW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LEWIS, KATRINA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MANN, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
O'HAIR, DENNIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WEATHERFORD, DENNIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THE WATERS OF HUNTINGBURG II LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Waters Of Huntingburg, The

What is the ElderGrade for Waters Of Huntingburg, The? +

Waters Of Huntingburg, The holds an ElderGrade of D (53.6 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Waters Of Huntingburg, The? +

Residents receive an average of 2.91 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Waters Of Huntingburg, The been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 50 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Waters Of Huntingburg, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Waters Of Huntingburg, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.