Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility, the, Tipton, IN

The Essentials

Summary

Across 13 inspections from October 2023 to June 2026, state surveyors documented 46 findings at Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility, the; 45 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 13; 2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 46; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 45; Of 46 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 3; 2 fines; payment not published, 1 closed

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023	1	2	0
2024	4	9	3
2025	4	19	0
2026	4	16	3

What the Record Shows

45 of 46 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $20,494, their payment not published; denial of payment imposed March 26, 2026, ended May 28, 2026.
12 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, March 26, 2026, recorded 12 findings (most serious: Level G).

What to Ask About

Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Five Inspections
Citation F604, Cited in Three Inspections
Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Food Quality and Temperature, Cited in Two Inspections
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Significant Medication Errors, No Recorded Correction

Report at a Glance

Facility: Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility, the
Address: 300 Fairgrounds Rd, Tipton, IN 46072
CMS Certification Number: 155556
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 150
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Record Window: October 26, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jun 302026
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 15, 2026
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 15, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 272026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 28, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 152026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for morePast Non-Compliance
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 262026
Standard health inspection
12 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 28, 2026
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 15, 2026
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed March 26, 2026. Status: Closed, May 28, 2026. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 26, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 122025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jul 182025
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 18, 2025
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 18, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jun 172025
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 182025
Standard health inspection
13 findings
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 16, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 312024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 292024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected May 29, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 82024
Standard health inspection
5 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
- F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 92024
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Feb 5, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Feb 5, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $10,247 imposed January 9, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of January 9, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $10,247 imposed January 9, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of January 9, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Oct 262023
Complaint investigation
2 findings
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 27, 2023
- F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 27, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Five Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in January 2024, April 2024, June 2025, March 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F689 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Citation F604, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F604 in March 2024, March 2025 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F604 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Quality of Care, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in January 2024, December 2024 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F684 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F550 in October 2023 and November 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F550 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F580 in June 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F580 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in March 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F761 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Food Quality and Temperature, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F804 in March 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F804 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
8
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F842 in July 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F842 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
9
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in March 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
23242424242525252526262626F880 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest
10
Significant Medication Errors, No Recorded Correction
F760 was cited in May 2026. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The May 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
23242424242525252526262626F760 across all 13 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level G.
02
What changed after F604 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F604: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
03
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
04
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
05
How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?
Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
06
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
07
May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?
Food Quality and Temperature: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
08
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
09
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
10
What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?
Significant Medication Errors: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The May 15, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
11
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in March 2025.
12
What led to the 2026 denial of payment, and what would you want a family to know about it?
Denial of payment was imposed March 26, 2026; it ended May 28, 2026. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Indiana state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Oct 26, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Jan 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Mar 8, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Apr 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Dec 31, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Mar 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Jun 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Jul 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Nov 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Mar 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection May 15, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection May 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Indiana state survey agency
Inspection Jun 30, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 155556
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowOctober 26, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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