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Waters of Scottsburg, the

Scottsburg, IndianaMedicare inspection record
(812) 752-5663

About Waters of Scottsburg, the

The Waters of Scottsburg brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Indiana families seeking compassionate, medically-focused care. Our team provides personalized treatment plans and recovery support in a comfortable Scottsburg setting, helping residents regain independence and wellness.

Community at a glance

Capacity

99 residents

Location

Scottsburg, IN

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1350 N TODD DR, Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

(812) 752-5663

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Waters of Scottsburg, the is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
  • Medicare flags Waters of Scottsburg, the for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 13, 2026, state inspectors cited 30 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 19 minutes with each resident a day, below the Indiana average of 3 hours 41 minutes.

Medicare fined Waters of Scottsburg, the 2 times in the last three years, $45,372 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 19 minutesBelow the Indiana average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day41 minutes
Nursing staff who left in the past year51%Above the Indiana average

Inspections

69 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 14, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2026

April 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Apr 26, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 21, 2026
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 21, 2026
  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 21, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 14, 2026
April 13, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 8, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 8, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 24, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 4, 2026
  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsCorrected May 4, 2026
March 18, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 9 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
January 29, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
January 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 23, 2026
September 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 19, 2025
July 31, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Jul 28, 2025
June 17, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
February 21, 2025 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Have 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Ensure 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 14, 2025
February 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 7 citations+
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
  • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 27, 2025
November 4, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 26, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 26, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 26, 2024
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 26, 2024
February 2, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 1, 2024
  • Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 1, 2024

Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $45,372 in the last three years.

  • March 18, 2026Fine: $14,020
  • December 12, 2023Fine: $31,352

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Putnam County Hospital
Medicare-certified beds
99
Average residents per day
74
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
June 16, 1993
Part of a chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting, 70 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
155494

Location

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1350 N TODD DRScottsburg, IN 47170

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Questions about Waters of Scottsburg, the

How did Waters of Scottsburg, the do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on April 13, 2026 and cited 30 health deficiencies, 25 of them from complaint investigations. The Indiana average is 7.2.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Waters of Scottsburg, the?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 19 minutes with each resident per day, including 41 minutes from registered nurses. 51% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Waters of Scottsburg, the been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Waters of Scottsburg, the 2 times in the last three years, totaling $45,372.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Scottsburg Skilled Nursing in Indiana Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026