Nursing homeActive

Waters Of Clifty Falls, The

950 Cross Ave, Madison, IN 472508122734640138 certified beds · 97 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
15
since 2023
Deficiencies
55
1531
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-14
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Indiana Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-05-14Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-04-08Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2026-01-22Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-11-18Complaint011CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-10-20Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-14Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-06-04Standard1140CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-02-25Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-08-30Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-07-17Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-06-24Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-04-04Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-27Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-28Complaint040CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-04-04Standard080CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Indiana Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-05-14Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-29Record 155209-20260514-F690
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-29Record 155209-20260514-F842
2026-04-08Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 155209-20260408-F686
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 155209-20260408-F842
2026-01-22Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-02Record 155209-20260122-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-02Record 155209-20260122-F686
2025-11-18Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-25Record 155209-20251118-F689
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-25Record 155209-20251118-F908
2025-10-20Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-24Record 155209-20251020-F550
2025-07-14Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 155209-20250714-F740
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-25Record 155209-20250714-F760
2025-06-04Standard survey · 15 deficienciesOfficial report
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F554
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F583
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F640
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F688
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F756
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F761
F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F770
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F921
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 155209-20250604-F732
2025-02-25Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 155209-20250225-F550
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-20Record 155209-20250225-F919
2024-08-30Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-19Record 155209-20240830-F602
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-19Record 155209-20240830-F761
2024-07-17Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-14Record 155209-20240717-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-14Record 155209-20240717-F610
2024-06-24Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F690
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F693
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F698
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-17Record 155209-20240624-F812
2024-04-04Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-29Record 155209-20240404-F755
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-29Record 155209-20240404-F842
2024-02-27Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-08Record 155209-20240227-F580
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-08Record 155209-20240227-F689
2023-09-28Complaint survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-27Record 155209-20230928-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-27Record 155209-20230928-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-27Record 155209-20230928-F686
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-27Record 155209-20230928-F744
2023-04-04Standard survey · 8 deficienciesOfficial report
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F558
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F641
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F689
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F758
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-22Record 155209-20230404-F812

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.34
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.88
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.68 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.70
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 3.24 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover38%
Facility
Indiana
National
Indiana 40% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityIndianaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
4.1%3.6%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
6.6%3.9%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
13.4%13.6%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
2.2%1.1%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.0%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
4.4%11.0%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
10.6%5.5%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
34.0%23.5%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Handy, Shayne
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Horner, John
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Jones, Kathy
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
The Waters Of Clifty Falls, LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Handy, Shayne
Individual
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Horner, John
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE
Jones, Kathy
Individual
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting69 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Indiana.

No county cost figures on file for Jefferson.

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One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.

Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01