Waters of Lagrange Skilled Nursing Facility, the
787 N Detroit St · Lagrange, IN · 46761 · 2604632172
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
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 October 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · C October 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155118 · certified since August 11, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.