Waters of Martinsville, the
2055 Heritage Dr, Martinsville, IN 46151 · Morgan County · (765) 342-3305
103 certified beds, about 52 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155183 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 29, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
Of 34 health citations since July 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,165 in the last three years; the largest was $22,165, and the latest is dated April 16, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.49 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.
62.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Indiana average 45.9%).
CMS links it to Infinity Healthcare Consulting, an affiliated group of 70 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
607/23
708/24
210/24
312/24
101/25
304/25
106/25
809/25
110/25
201/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 34 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
23D
6E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was served in a safe and sanitary manner for 2 of 2 kitchen observations. Hairnets were not worn while preparing food, the dishwashing room was dirty, and expired foods were not discarded.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary and safe environment for 2 of 2 random observations. Linens were not clean, soiled briefs were left in garbage cans, and odors were present. (room [ROOM NUMBER], room [ROOM NUMBER])1. On 1/29/26 at 8:25 a.m., inside room [ROOM NUMBER] observed a large orange/brown stain on the fitted sheet on Bed B (window bed) and one urine soiled brief in the garbage can inside the bathroom. The bathroom had a strong urine odor. The bathroom was shared between room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER]. At that time, Resident B indicated she couldn't remember when her sheets had been changed last and when she changed her own briefs, she threw her used soiled briefs in the garbage can in the bathroom. During an interview on 1/29/26 at 8:42 a.m., Resident C indicated her room had a shared bathroom with Resident B's room. [...]
October 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared in a sanitary manner for 1 of 3 kitchen observations. Hair was not covered, food was not labeled or discarded by manufacturer's use by date, floors and other surfaces required cleaning, and a scoop was kept in dry storage goods. These had the potential to affect 52 of 53 residents residing in the facility. (Dietary Aide 2)
September 29, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were informed of and participated in their treatment plan for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for mood and behavior. (Resident 36)
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect the residents right to be free from physical and verbal abuse by another resident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident 4, Resident 18)
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the written notification required for a transfer/discharge was provided to the resident and the resident representative for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization and discharge. (Resident 8, Resident 66)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an accurate assessment for 2 of 15 residents reviewed for MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment accuracy. Antidepressants, Level II assessments, and hospice services were coded incorrectly. (Resident 39, Resident 3)
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) was completed when a new mental health diagnosis was added for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for PASARR. (Resident 6)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the necessary intervention to promote healing of a facility acquired pressure ulcer for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcer. (Resident 53)
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received the appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for urinary tract infections. (Resident 9)
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the daily census report had the actual hours worked by staff for 7 of 7 days of daily posted nurse staffing reviewed.
June 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was in place when ants were observed inside a residents dresser drawer for 1 of 1 random observations. (Resident B)
April 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteA. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent repeated falls for a resident assessed to be a high risk for falls for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. This deficient practice resulted in a resident sustaining fractures of the wrist and hand and hospitalization for decreased mobility in lower extremities. (Resident B) B. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with an assessed behavior of wandering and a high risk of elopement was provided treatment and services to prevent an elopement which resulted in the resident going through an unlocked door and getting outside without staff knowledge for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for elopement. (Resident C)
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the physician was notified of the x-ray results for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. (Resident B)
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the baseline care plan was implemented for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. (Resident B)
January 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the resident's representative of a significant change in the resident's physical status for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for notification of changes. (Resident B)
December 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident's grievances were acted upon and promptly resolved for residents who had food concerns for 5 of 5 residents meals reviewed. (Resident B, Resident C, Resident D, Resident E, and Resident F).
- E Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents with orders for house shakes were administered for 9 of 9 residents who had orders for health shakes. (Resident H, Resident J, Resident K, Resident L, Resident M, Resident B, Resident N, Resident O, Resident P)
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow the menus for 2 of 2 meals observed. (Resident D, Resident B, Resident C, Resident E, Resident F)
October 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify physician of a resident's change in condition for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for medication administration. The physician was not notified of resident refusal to take medication or increased behaviors. (Resident C)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure care was provided consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. Treatment orders were not implemented. (Resident B)
August 2, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent the development and worsening of facility acquired pressure ulcers for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. This deficient practice resulted in worsening and possible infection of an unstageable pressure ulcer and the development of a Stage III pressure ulcer. (Resident 34, Resident 5)
- E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe and sanitary environment 6 of 6 days during the survey. A biohazard room was not secured, the nursing supply room air conditioner vent cover was not free from a dark, damp, powder-like substance, a resident room electrical outlet was not in good repair, resident bathrooms were not free of an odor of urine and feces, and resident toilets were not free of a dark substance around the toilet base. (Nursing Supply Room, Biohazard Room, Resident 29, Resident 36, Resident 42, Resident 1, Resident 8, Resident 6, Resident 49, Resident 30, Resident 41, Resident 35)
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the written notification required for a transfer and discharge was provided to the resident and the resident representative for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization. (Resident 1, Resident 31)
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the notification of the bed-hold policy required for a resident who transferred to the hospital was provided in writing to the resident for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization. (Resident 1, Resident 31)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure an accurate assessment, reflective of the resident's status at the time of the assessment for 2 of 21 residents reviewed for MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment accuracy. (Resident 31, Resident 3)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care. (Resident 44)
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization. (Resident 31).
July 14, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide activities designed to meet a resident's need and interests for 5 of 5 residents reviewed for activities. (Resident B, Resident C, Resident D, Resident E, and Resident F)
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in a sanitary manner for 3 of 3 kitchen observations. Food was stored opened underneath a leaking water line and expired food was not discarded.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician order to notify the physician of blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dL (milligrams/deciliter) for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. (Resident F)
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from misappropriation of medication for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for misappropriation of property. (Resident 65)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received treatment and care in accordance with the plan of care for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for skin conditions. (Resident 21)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for respiratory care. Oxygen equipment was not dated. (Resident 42, Resident 16, Resident 21)
Fire safety inspections
36 fire safety citations on file: 6 on September 29, 2025, 25 on August 2, 2024, 2 on September 25, 2023, 3 on July 14, 2023.
Every fire safety citation36 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 | Fine | $22,165 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.49 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.58 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.15 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.00 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.91 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 62.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.6% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 4.73 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.63 on weekdays and 3.15 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.66 in April to June 2025 to 3.49 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.49 | 0.58 | 3.63 | 3.15 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 52 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.44 | 0.55 | 3.54 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.42 | 0.60 | 3.55 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.66 | 0.66 | 3.76 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 52 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Indiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.63 | 0.62 | 3.80 | 3.19 | 3.4% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Indiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.43 | $17.80 to $21.36 | 33,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $31.60 | $29.35 to $35.30 | 14,480 |
| Registered nurses | $40.14 | $37.86 to $48.28 | 68,980 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.0 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 36.8 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.6 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL. CMS links this home to Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a group of 70 nursing homes averaging 2.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/23/2014 |
| Bray, Arnold | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Fry, Janice | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Headley, Matthew | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Landry, Keith | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Lewis, Katrina | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/21/2022 | |
| Underwood, Wendell | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/20/2024 | |
| Weatherford, Dennis | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/18/2012 | |
| Wood, Mark | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/05/2024 | |
| Sillery, Debra | Corporate director | Individual | 01/03/2026 | |
| County Hospital Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/23/2014 | |
| Weatherford, Dennis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/18/2012 | |
| Wilson, Zachary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/26/2020 | |
| Bray, Arnold | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Fry, Janice | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Headley, Matthew | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Landry, Keith | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Lewis, Katrina | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 12/21/2022 | |
| Sillery, Debra | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/03/2026 | |
| Underwood, Wendell | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/20/2024 | |
| Wood, Mark | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/05/2024 | |
| Putnam County Hospital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/09/2026 | |
| Wilson, Zachary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/26/2020 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on September 29, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on September 29, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 29, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Morgantown Woods of Journey Morgantown, 11 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Miller's Merry Manor Mooresville, 14.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center Ellettsville, 14.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Springs of Mooresville, the Mooresville, 14.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Meadow Lakes Mooresville, 15.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Spencer, 16.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Bell Trace Health and Living Center Bloomington, 16.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
Indiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Indiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 800-622-4484. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Indiana Department of Health, Nursing Home Report Cards, where Indiana publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Waters of Martinsville, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Waters of Martinsville, the 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Waters of Martinsville, the get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 29, 2025. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Waters of Martinsville, the been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,165 in the last three years.
- Does Waters of Martinsville, the accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Waters of Martinsville, the?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Infinity Healthcare Consulting. Legal business name: PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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