Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility is a newly established 150-bed nursing home in Tipton, Indiana. Operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital and administered by Susan Waymire, it’s located on Fairgrounds Road in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 72, where most errands can be done on foot. Currently running at 60 percent occupancy, averaging a resident stay of 158 days, the facility serves those seeking short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.
The home offers comprehensive rehabilitation services alongside respite care and 24-hour nursing staffing. Total nursing care averages 2 hours 48 minutes per resident day, providing consistent daily support. Specialized programs include Living Well, In Motion, Memory Springs, Comprehensive Wound Care, Respiratory Services, IV Services, Nutritional Services, In-House Diagnostics, and Pain Management. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families have numerous ways to fund their care needs. Daily amenities and services bolster resident comfort and independence. On-site medical services include beauty and barber services, podiatry, dental, and audiology services. A secure patio provides an outdoor space for occupants to enjoy. Dining emphasizes nutrition through menus designed around balanced options under a registered dietitian’s direction. Mealtime assistance is available according to each resident’s needs.
During state inspections, the facility has worked to tackle deficiencies concerning operational and safety procedures. Inspections have cited areas including emergency preparedness and life safety compliance, with the home demonstrating improvement and achieving compliance on these standards through corrective actions.
During their tour, families considering The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility will want to ask about the facility’s approach to active quality improvement and specific clinical programs that match their dearest one’s care needs.
The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Susan Waymire.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 101 | 36 | This facility has 181% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (101 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 181% worse Rank #293 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 293rd out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 33.7 | 12 | This facility has 181% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (33.7 vs. IN avg 12).↑ 181% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.7 | 1.9 | This facility has 95% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 95% worse Rank #252 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 252nd out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 27 | 19 | This facility has had 42% more total visits than the Indiana average (27 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 12 | 7 | This facility has 71% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 71% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 44% | 37% | This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (44% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 7% worse |
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Inspections
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (17 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
| 8 | 5 | This facility has 60% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 60% worse Rank #254 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 254th out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 2.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).↑ 59% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 37 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,327 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 0 | 56 | 10,887 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 26 | 0 | 26 | 6,320 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 4,929 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 2 | 11 | 3,667 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,843 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 971 | 70 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 923 | 70 | 76% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 726 | 69 | 75% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 638 | 66 | 72% | 5.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 535 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 465 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 346 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 284 | 38 | 41% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 143 | 40 | 43% | 3.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 84 | 8 | 9% | 7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
47% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tipton's city center to The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| The Barrington of Carmel | NH AL IL MC SNF | Carmel | - | 154 | A+ | 39 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westminster Village Muncie | NH AL IL SNF | Muncie | - | 303 | A+ | 6 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Greenwood Village South | NH AL IL MC SNF | Greenwood | - | 207 | A+ | 50 | Apartment / Cottage |
| Christian Care Retirement Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bluffton (Toll Gate Heights) | - | 145 | - | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Tipton | - | 150 | - | 72 | - |
Kimberly Shook is the Director of Nursing at The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility.
The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility is legally operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital, and administered by Susan Waymire.
The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility's license number is 25-000505-1.
According to IN state health department records, The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility's license expires on February 28, 2027.
The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility's occupancy is 60%.
No, The Waters of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility has a no-pet policy.
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