Waters of Huntingburg, the
1712 LELAND DR, Huntingburg, IN 47542
Huntingburg, Indiana · CMS verdict
Waters of Huntingburg, the's CMS overall star rating stands at 2 of 5, below the Indiana state average (3.1) and reflecting below-average quality by the federal five-star measure.
The rating and the PlainElderCare Index below summarize federal inspection, staffing, and outcome data, they measure specific, documented dimensions of this facility, not a holistic verdict on the care your family member would receive. Visit in person, talk with staff and current residents' families, and weigh your family member's specific needs before choosing.
Waters of Huntingburg, the in Huntingburg, Indiana holds a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars and a PlainElderCare Quality & Compliance Index of 37 of 100 (grade F). The 95-bed facility operates where a semi-private nursing-home room in Indiana runs a median of $8,943 per month. Figures are from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Quality & Compliance Index (heavier deficiency book)
With 43 CMS deficiencies on file, this facility sits in the heavier U.S. deficiency tercile (>31). A transparent composite of this facility's CMS Care Compare sub-ratings and its federal inspection record. It complements, and does not replace, the official CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. How this is calculated.
How the 37 is built
Each segment is a dimension's weighted points toward the score, summing to 37.
Weights: health inspections 30%, staffing 25%, quality measures 25%, inspection record 20%; any dimension CMS has not published drops out and its weight redistributes (no silent deflation). Inspection record is benchmarked against all rated US nursing homes. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Waters of Huntingburg, the's heavier CMS deficiency book
Quality ratings
CMS's most recent Care Compare release (data as of April 2026) puts Waters of Huntingburg, the's overall quality rating at 2 out of 5 stars, a composite of three sub-ratings: health inspection (2/5), staffing (1/5), and quality measures (5/5).
What each sub-rating measures
The health inspection rating reflects on-site surveyor findings from the last three cycles. The staffing rating compares case-mix-adjusted nurse hours per resident day to national benchmarks, and quality measures aggregate 15 clinical indicators including pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and long-stay antipsychotic use.
Size and setting
Located in Huntingburg, Indiana, this facility operates 95 certified beds with an average daily census of roughly 40 residents - an occupancy rate of about 42%. The facility is classified under for profit - corporation ownership, a designation that can influence staffing patterns, reinvestment decisions, and admissions policy. At roughly 42% occupancy, this facility is running well below its certified bed capacity, worth asking why directly.
Same-ownership peers
Within Indiana, Waters of Huntingburg, the is one of 199 for profit - corporation nursing homes CMS rates. Its 2-star overall rating sits below the for profit - corporation-segment average of 3.2 stars, ahead of roughly 17% of same-ownership peers in the state. Same-segment comparisons like this one strip out the business-model factor, leaving a cleaner read on facility-level performance than a raw state average would give.
Inspection record
On the regulatory side, federal and state surveyors have documented multiple deficiencies at this facility (43 total). CMS has levied no enforcement penalties over the equivalent window. This is a high deficiency count relative to most facilities; requesting the full survey report directly is the only way to see whether these are concentrated in one area or spread across the facility's operations.
Where these figures come from
Figures above come from CMS Nursing Home Compare (Care Compare, data as of April 2026) with state cost medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey. See our methodology for vintage.
How Waters of Huntingburg, the's lower-tercile stars compare to Indiana
CMS five-star sub-ratings (0–5) for this facility against the Indiana facility-weighted average. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Bar = this facility's rating · vertical marker = Indiana state average. Higher is better on all four CMS measures.
Where Waters of Huntingburg, the ranks in Indiana
Among the 504 CMS-rated nursing homes in Indiana, Waters of Huntingburg, the’s 2-star overall rating is higher than 17% of them. The bars show how all Indiana homes spread across the CMS 1-to-5 scale; this facility’s band is highlighted.
87 Indiana homes share this 2-star rating. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare.
Facility details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Beds | 95 |
| Residents | 40 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Dubois |
| Penalties | 0 |
| Deficiencies | 43 |
Source: CMS Care Compare Nursing Homes (data as of April 2026)
What families ask about Waters of Huntingburg, the's inspection record
What is the quality rating for Waters of Huntingburg, the? ▾
CMS rates Waters of Huntingburg, the at 2 out of 5 stars overall. The three sub-ratings behind that number: health inspection 2/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 5/5.
How much does a nursing home cost per month in Indiana? ▾
CareScout's 2025 survey puts Indiana's median semi-private nursing home rate at $8,943 per month ($107,310 per year), with private rooms averaging $10,326 per month.
What services does Waters of Huntingburg, the offer? ▾
Waters of Huntingburg, the operates as a skilled nursing facility (95 beds with approximately 40 current residents) under for profit - corporation ownership. CMS inspections have recorded 43 deficiencies and 0 penalties there.
Does Waters of Huntingburg, the have any deficiencies or penalties? ▾
Waters of Huntingburg, the has multiple deficiencies (43 total) and 0 penalties recorded by CMS. A count this high is above what most facilities post; ask the facility directly for its plan of correction on the largest findings.
What are the alternatives to a nursing home in Indiana? ▾
In Indiana, alternatives include assisted living ($5,639/mo), home health aides ($6,673/mo), and adult day care ($2,752/mo).
Keep reading
Also see the Indiana elder-care overview and highest-rated states. Provider ID: 155217.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.