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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 72% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 17 findings, above the IN average of 7.6. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
The Waters of Huntingburg receives praise for its dedicated nursing staff, quality food, and recent facility updates, particularly in the dementia and hospice units. However, some residents have reported significant concerns regarding communication, responsiveness, and a restrictive atmosphere. Families should weigh the positive, family-oriented culture described by many against specific complaints about call light response times and staff demeanor.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff goes above and beyond to help facilitate the needs of the residents and allow them to experience a positive, safe, family-oriented atmosphere.”
“Wonderful care, love the dementia unit update!”
“The food is surprisingly really good. The place ain’t fancy but I’d call it homey. The people seem to care.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing 19 complaints that triggered federal violations, highlighting persistent issues in care planning, medication management, and dementia care. Key problem areas include resident assessment and care planning (appearing across multiple surveys), medication errors and pharmaceutical services, and quality of care issues particularly for residents with dementia. While the facility corrects identified problems, the recurring nature of deficiencies in core care areas and the significant number of family complaints suggest ongoing quality concerns that families should carefully consider.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Services Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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