The Waters of Muncie
2400 Chateau Dr, Muncie, IN 47303 · (765) 747-9044
Government - City/county · 72 certified beds
The Waters of Muncie has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 9 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 31, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 31, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 31, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.March 31, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.March 31, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 31, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 31, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.March 31, 2025 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 31, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.March 31, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.May 15, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 15, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.May 15, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 31, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 31, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 31, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.March 11, 2025 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 29, 2023 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 29, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 29, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.56 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.19 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.7% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City/county |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 45.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Westminster Village Muncie Inc Muncie · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Morrison Woods Health Campus Muncie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Waters Edge Village Muncie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab Muncie · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Brickyard Healthcare - Muncie Care Center Muncie · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Waters of Muncie on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.