Waters of Rising Sun, the
405 Rio Vista Ln, Rising Sun, IN 47040 · Ohio County · (812) 438-2219
58 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · Government - Hospital district · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 155483 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 3, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2, the national average 9.2).
None of its 26 health citations since September 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.24 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Indiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.54 of those hours.
37.5% 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.
109/23
1002/24
601/25
111/25
803/26
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 26 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
25D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 3, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident that self-administered medications was appropriately assessed for self-administration prior to being left alone to administer the complete breathing treatment for 1 of 5 residents observed for medications. (Resident B)
- 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 record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in resident's condition related to blood glucose levels for 1 of 15 residents reviewed for notification of change. (Resident 12)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately documented a resident's diagnoses (Resident 17) and a resident's discharged location (Resident 55) for 2 of 15 residents reviewed accuracy of assessments.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow a physician's order related to weight management for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for nutrition. (Resident 32)
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete assessments before and following a resident's dialysis treatments for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for dialysis. (Resident 12)
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow physician orders related to medication administration for 1 of 13 residents reviewed for pharmacy services. (Resident C)
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a residents' snack refrigerator related to unlabeled items for 1 of 1 resident snack refrigerator reviewed. (Pantry Snack Refrigerator)
- D Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide at least 80 sq (square) ft (feet) per resident for 2 of 28 resident rooms. (rooms [ROOM NUMBERS])
November 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to operate the facility van lift safely and appropriately for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents. (Resident D)
January 9, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- 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 care planned fall intervention was in place for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for Quality of Care. (Resident 12)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to identify pressure ulcers in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident 10)
- 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 record review and interview, the facility failed to treat a resident for a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in a timely manner for a resident who had a history of UTIs for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for UTIs. (Resident B)
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to follow the physician's orders related to medication administration parameters for cardiac medications for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for medications (Residents 12 and 29)
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to follow appropriate guidelines related to the use of hairnets in the kitchen for 2 of 3 staff observed for food procurement. (Dietary Aides 4 and 5)
- D Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide at least 80 sq (square) ft (feet) per resident for 2 of 28 resident rooms. (rooms [ROOM NUMBERS])
February 22, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wrote4. The clinical record for Resident 50 was reviewed on 02/20/24 at 8:58 A.M. A Discharge - Return Anticipated MDS assessment, dated 12/01/23, indicated the resident was cognitively intact. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, diabetes and a fall at home. The resident was returning to the community. The Resident Discharge summary, dated [DATE], indicated the resident was returning home to the community. A progress note, dated 12/01/23 at 11:21 A.M., indicated the resident left the facility with her son and daughter-in-law. During an interview on 02/22/24 at 1:38 P.M., the MDS Coordinator indicated the assessment for Resident 50 should have been a discharged - return not anticipated. 3. The clinical record for Resident 38 was reviewed on 02/22/24 at 1:32 P.M. A Significant Change MDS assessment, dated 02/05/24, indicated the resident was severely cognitively impaired. [...]
- 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 record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of a resident's weight changes for 1 of 17 residents reviewed for notification of change. (Resident 16)
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wrote2. The clinical record for Resident 17 was reviewed on 02/21/24 at 9:57 A.M. A Quarterly MDS assessment, dated 11/14/23, indicated the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, diabetes, renal insufficiency, hypertension, and a stroke. A current physician's order, with a start date of 08/29/23, indicated the resident was to get Atenolol 25 mg, one time a day, for hypertension. The staff were to hold the medication if the resident's heart rate was less than 60. The clinical record that included the January and February 2024 EMAR/ETAR indicated the resident had received the medication when the heart rate was not documented on the following dates: - 01/02/24, - 01/03/24, - 01/06/24 through 01/31/24, and - 02/05/24 through 02/14/24. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to prevent a DTI (Deep Tissue Injury) (Persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, or purple discoloration Intact skin with localized area of persistent non-blanchable deep red, maroon, purple discoloration due to damage of underlying soft tissue) pressure ulcer for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. (Resident 16)
- 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 appropriate catheter care was provided related to the positioning of an indwelling urinary catheter drainage bag and tubing for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for indwelling catheters. (Resident 17)
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to monitor a resident's Gastrostomy tube site for several days after admission for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for tube feedings. (Resident 20)
- D Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter lines dressing changes were appropriately marked and in place for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for PICC lines. (Residents 43 and 7)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to store medications appropriately related having unsecured loose pills in the medication carts for 2 of 4 medication carts reviewed. (The [NAME] Hall Medication Cart and the Sycamore Hall Medication Cart)
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer pneumococcal vaccines for 2 of 6 residents reviewed for immunizations. (Residents 9 and 35)
- D Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide at least 80 sq (square) ft (feet) per resident for 2 of 28 resident rooms. (rooms [ROOM NUMBERS])
September 26, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to administer medication appropriatly and per the physician's order for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pharmcy services. (Resident D)
Fire safety inspections
24 fire safety citations on file: 11 on March 3, 2026, 6 on January 9, 2025, 7 on February 22, 2024.
Every fire safety citation24 citations
- 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 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 Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 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.
- F Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.24 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.54 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.92 | 3.25 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.77 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 0.0% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.79 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 3.37 on weekdays and 2.92 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 3.16 in April to June 2025 to 3.24 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 | 3.24 | 0.54 | 3.37 | 2.92 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.46 | 0.59 | 3.60 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.33 | 0.63 | 3.44 | 3.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.16 | 0.62 | 3.32 | 2.75 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 46 |
| 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 | 5.1 | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.2 | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.9 | 22.2 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.4 | 10.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MAJOR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoenefeld, Robert | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 05/19/2014 | |
| Horner, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/19/2014 | |
| County Hospital Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/19/2014 | |
| Beaty, Jeff | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Caldwell, Dana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Carter, Douglas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Coffin, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Jones, Curtis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Sandman, Jan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 | |
| Schoenefeld, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/19/2014 | |
| Tandy, Sherri | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2014 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on March 3, 2026: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 3, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 3, 2026: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 3, 2026: "Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.92 hours per resident per day, below the Indiana average of 3.25.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Gallatin Nursing and Rehab Warsaw, 11.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Waters of Dillsboro-Ross Manor, the Dillsboro, 11.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Ridgewood Health Campus Lawrenceburg, 11.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Envive of Lawrenceburg Lawrenceburg, 12 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Shady Nook Care Center Lawrenceburg, 12.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Belmont Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Florence, 12.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Florence Park Care Center Florence, 13.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 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 Rising Sun, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Waters of Rising Sun, the 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Waters of Rising Sun, the get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 3, 2026. The Indiana average is 7.2.
- Has Waters of Rising Sun, the been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Waters of Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, the?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Infinity Healthcare Consulting. Legal business name: MAJOR 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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