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The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility

815 W WASHINGTON ST, ROCKPORT, IN, 47635

(812) 649-2276

60 licensed beds

CMS rates The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 67 citations across 12 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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815 W Washington St

Rockport, IN 47635

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

155274

Care type

Nursing home

County

Spencer

Facility name

The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility

Street address

815 W WASHINGTON ST

City / state / ZIP

Rockport, IN 47635

Phone

(812) 649-2276

About this facility — The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Rockport, Indiana. It is licensed for 60 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Rockport and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a group of 70 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility 67 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Johnson Memorial Hospital

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2013

Barnett, Laura

Managing employee — since 2022

Berkhouse, Steven

Director · Officer — since 2021

Decola, Robert

Managing employee — since 2019

Dunkle, David

Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2019

Miller's Health Systems Inc

Operational control — since 2013

The Waters of Rockport Skilled Nursing Facility Llc

Operational control — since 2022

Whitehouse, Erin

Managing employee — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1985-12-09

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

11 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-05-23

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$379 per day (≈ $11,520/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

51% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 36% private/other

Occupancy

57% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

2% above the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-09-14

2026-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0602

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0655

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-04-10

10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (63 citations)

2025-05-23Health inspection8 citations

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0689

G · Actual harm

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

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0744

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0801

E · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F-0912

E · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2025-06-13

2025-02-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-02-19

2025-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-02-14

2025-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0755

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-02-04

2024-04-05Health inspection17 citations

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0625

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0728

E · No harm found

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected 2024-06-13

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0741

D · No harm found

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0757

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-06-13

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0882

F · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0883

E · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0887

E · No harm found

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F-0912

E · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-05-30

2023-01-09Health inspection10 citations

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0882

F · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0912

E · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2023-02-02

F-0921

E · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-02-02

2026-03-09Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

K-0711

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-03-26

2025-05-23Fire-safety inspection16 citations

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0300

F · No harm found

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0324

C · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0374

F · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-07-10

K-0927

E · No harm found

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2025-07-10

2024-04-05Fire-safety inspection4 citations

E-0041

C · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-05-27

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-27

K-0918

C · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-27

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-27

2023-01-09Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-02-06

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-06

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-06

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-02-06

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155274.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Indiana.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 86% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 35

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.3

Higher than 16% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

32%

Higher than 12% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 46%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Indiana average on 9 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	8.5%	10.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	11.2%	5.3%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.3%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	5.8%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	80.6%	25.5%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	8.0%	3.8%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.3%	93.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	16.1%	11.1%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	24.3%	23.5%	19.5%	Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.3%	95.1%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	2.5%	3.5%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.3%	22.4%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	8.9%	13.7%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.0%	81.9%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.7%	79.2%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	32.2%	21.8%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	5.4%	10.9%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0732 3 inspections. Post nurse staffing information every day.
F-0912 3 inspections. Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0655 2 inspections. Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
E-0041 2 inspections. Implement emergency and standby power systems.

What its owners also hold

Johnson Memorial Hospital has an ownership stake on file at 35 nursing homes, averaging 3.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Indiana

Licensing: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care
File a complaint: 800-246-8909 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-622-4484. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-992-6978. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, about 7.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Ascension St Vincent Warrick, about 16 miles.
Perry County Memorial Hospital, about 19 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

The Transitional Care Center of Owensboro, Owensboro, about 7.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation, Owensboro, about 8.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Owensboro, about 9.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Carmel Home, Owensboro, about 9.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center, Owensboro, about 9.6 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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