Waters of Scottsburg, the

Nursing Home · Scottsburg, IN

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number155494
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1350 N Todd DR
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Scott County
Phone
(812) 752-5663
ZIP code
47170 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
99
Residents per day
74.0 (75% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Putnam County Hospital
Chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
June 16, 1993
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.32 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.69 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.65 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.98 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.15 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.8 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 13, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
27.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
22
Citations on record (3 years)
62 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-04-26
2026-04-30 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-14
2026-04-30 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-04-30 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-04-30 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-04-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-04-13 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-24
2026-04-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-13 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-04
2026-03-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-03-18 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-01-29 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2026-01-29 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2026-01-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2026-01-29 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2026-01-09 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-23
2026-01-09 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-23
2026-01-09 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-23
2025-09-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-19
2025-07-31 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-28
2025-06-17 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-06-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-06-17 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-06-17 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.
F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-06-17 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-02-21 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-21 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-21 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-21 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-07 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-07 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-07 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-07 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-07 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2025-02-07 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-27
2024-11-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-04 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-11-04 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-02-02 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $45,372 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-03-18Fine$14,020
2023-12-12Fine$31,352

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Putnam County Hospital (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Hewitt, Melinda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sillery, Debra (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bray, Arnold (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Fry, Janice (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Headley, Matthew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Landry, Keith (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Lewis, Katrina (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Underwood, Wendell (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Weatherford, Dennis (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wood, Mark (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hewitt, Melinda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Waters of Scottsburg II (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Weatherford, Dennis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bray, Arnold (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Fry, Janice (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Headley, Matthew (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Landry, Keith (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Lewis, Katrina (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Sillery, Debra (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Underwood, Wendell (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Wood, Mark (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Waters of Scottsburg, the?

Waters of Scottsburg, the has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.

How many beds does Waters of Scottsburg, the have?

It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 74 residents per day.

Has Waters of Scottsburg, the been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $45,372 in the last three years.

Who owns Waters of Scottsburg, the?

It is part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Waters of Scottsburg, the?

(812) 752-5663. The facility is located at 1350 N Todd DR, Scottsburg, IN 47170.

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