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505 W Wolfe St Sullivan, IN 47882 · Sullivan County
All 2 nursing homes in Sullivan, IN (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 155262 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.36 hours per resident per day at The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility, below the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.54 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.95 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 33.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). That is lower than most homes in Indiana, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility: Medicare and Medicaid
The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Indiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 1, 2025 and found 15 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 37 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 37 citations at The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility across 7 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 36 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (11) and nutrition and dietary (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, April 24, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 24, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
February 13, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 5, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
FAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
August 1, 2025 · 15 citations
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DEnsure 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.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
February 28, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
June 21, 2024 · 8 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
May 12, 2023 · 6 citations
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DImplement 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 1, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- The home averages about 53% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near The Waters of Sullivan Nursing Facility
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.6 mi
Sullivan County Community Hospital SullivanEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 24m for patients treated and sent home
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16.0 mi
Greene County General Hospital LintonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 8m for patients treated and sent home
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18.9 mi
Crawford Memorial Hospital RobinsonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 7m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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