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HomeIndianaWaters of Clifty Falls, the

Waters of Clifty Falls, the

950 Cross Ave, Madison, IN 472508122734640WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.3on Google(38 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
138
certified

How Waters of Clifty Falls, the Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IN average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IN average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
IN average
2.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.88 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.34 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
44.1%
IN average
45.9%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Indiana average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.88 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.66.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
23
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
26
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Jefferson County 65+
6,108
18.5% of county
County Population
33,057
Jefferson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Waters of Clifty Falls, the is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Madison, Indiana with 138 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
138
Avg Residents/Day
96.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 20, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26
Weighted Score
128.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (57)

F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jul 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 27 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.80 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.88 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.70 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.1%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HANDY, SHAYNECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 19, 2014
JONES, KATHYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 19, 2014
HORNER, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 19, 2014
THE WATERS OF CLIFTY FALLS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 19, 2014
HANDY, SHAYNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 19, 2014
HORNER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 19, 2014
JONES, KATHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 19, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Waters of Clifty Falls, the and nearby alternatives.

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Madison, INCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
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Health
4/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Madison, IN2.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
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Hanover, IN4.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Aperion Care Hanover
Hanover, IN5.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
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Recorded fines: $53,874
Swiss Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Hickory Creek at Scottsburg
Scottsburg, IN20.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Waters of Clifty Falls, the
Madison, IN · Current facility
—1/51/51/5None recorded
Hickory Creek at Madison
Madison, IN
2,640 ft4/54/51/5None recorded
River Terrace Health Campus
Madison, IN
2.3 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Thornton Terrace Health Campus
Hanover, IN
4.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Aperion Care Hanover
Hanover, IN
5.3 mi1/51/52/5$53,874
Swiss Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation
Vevay, IN
17.8 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Hickory Creek at Scottsburg
Scottsburg, IN
20.8 mi5/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Waters of Clifty Falls, the?▾
Waters of Clifty Falls, the has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Waters of Clifty Falls, the cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Waters of Clifty Falls, the participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Waters of Clifty Falls, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Waters of Clifty Falls, the had 26 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Waters of Clifty Falls, the?▾
Waters of Clifty Falls, the provides 2.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 0.75 LPN hours, and 1.80 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.1%.
How many beds does Waters of Clifty Falls, the have?▾
Waters of Clifty Falls, the has 138 certified beds with an average of 96.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 70% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Waters of Clifty Falls, the?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana, including 2 in Madison. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Waters of Clifty Falls, the?▾
On Google Maps, Waters of Clifty Falls, the has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting

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