Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WATERS OF NEW CASTLE, THE
NEW CASTLE, IN · 66 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 155304 · first certified August 1987
Ownership
Operated by INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · Non profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed October 1, 2020 (change of ownership)to THE WATERS OF NEW CASTLE from DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL
Position within IN
10 citations — more than 29% of the 507 certified nursing homes in IN. Compared within IN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in IN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 883 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in IN | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2023 | 6 |
| December 19, 2024 | 2 |
| January 16, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 2 | 2026-01-16 |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 1 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2023-09-29 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2023-09-29 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2026-01-16 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2023-09-29 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2023-09-29 |
What the citations cover
- Construction Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Construction Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 16, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2026) |
December 19, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 15, 2025) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 15, 2025) |
September 29, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Waiver has been granted (November 6, 2023) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 6, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.