WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
The Waters of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about care quality. They rank #498 out of 505 nursing homes in Indiana, placing them in the bottom half of facilities statewide, and are the second out of two in Rush County, meaning only one local option is better. While the facility is trending towards improvement, reducing issues from 12 to 11 over the past year, it still has serious problems, including a failure to provide adequate supervision for a resident, which led to a fall and injury. Staffing is a concern, with a 2 out of 5 star rating and a 54% turnover rate, which is average for Indiana, but the facility does have more RN coverage than 80% of state facilities, helping to catch potential issues. Although there have been no fines recorded, the facility's overall quality and the specific incidents noted highlight the need for careful consideration when choosing this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Indiana
- #498/505
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 54% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 46 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Indiana. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 36 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Indiana average (3.1)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 36 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's personal and medical information were protected from possible observation by other persons in the area du...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff members correctly administered medications as ordered for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for accuracy of medication receipt. (Resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication that had been discontinued was not administered by facility staff to 1 of 4 residents reviewed for accuracy of medicati...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medication was stored safely in the absence of staff for 1 of 1 medication during 5 medication administration observ...
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Jun 2025
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. During an interview with Resident B on 6/24/25 at 12:32 p.m., they indicated the resident had to wait up to 30 minutes for the call light to be answered. The resident indicated they had a cell phon...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The clinical record for Resident 12 was reviewed on 6/26/25 at 11:25 a.m. The diagnoses included, but were not limited to, ty...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. On 6-23-25 at 7:46 p.m., during a medication administration observation, QMA 2 was observed to prepare five (5) oral medications for Resident 99. Those medications and their physician instructions ...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have a Registered Nurse (RN) on duty at the facility for 5 of 30 days reviewed for RN coverage. This had the potential to affect 43 of 43 r...
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Feb 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was admitted to the facility with a pressure ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 residents reviewed for falls had a minimum of 72 hours post-fall assessments, including neurological (neuro) checks as approp...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents who admitted to the facility had their orders tran...
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Mar 2024
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately code Section J regarding falls for 2 of 17 residents reviewed for Minimum Data Set accuracy. (Resident 14 and Resident 16)
Find...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to accurately monitor residents for bruising per physician order for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for bruising.
Findings include:...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement a pressure relieving intervention as ordered by the podiatrist for a resident with an unstageable pressure ulcer (fu...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based in interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a left-hand protector or brace was available f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the fall mat was in place for a resident while in bed for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls. (Resident 7)
Findings i...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to timely enter a resident with a significant weight loss into the Skin and Weight Assessment Team (SWAT) program for 1 of 3 residents reviewe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0710
(Tag F0710)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to timely inform Resident 14's provider of a significant weight change for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for nutritional needs.
Findings include:...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based in interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a pharmacy recommendation was completed in a timely manner for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for pharmacy services. (Resident 2)
F...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure eight hours of consecutive RN coverage for 9 of 91 days reviewed. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 34 residents. ...
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Mar 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a prescription narcotic was not administered to a resident without an appropriate prescription for the narcotic for 1 of 6 residents...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure their medication administration error rate remained under five (5) percent during 3 observations with 4 staff and 11 re...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control measures of handwashing and hand-hygiene were utilized during a medication pass administration observ...
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Oct 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to develop care plans related to the use of a wanderguard (safety device used as an audible alarm to notify staff of an exit or e...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision, related to the use of a wanderguard (safety device used as an audible alarm to notify staff of an...
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Feb 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to promote dignity for one resident when he was not toil...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to promptly notify the physician after a change in a resident's condit...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure complete assessments were done after a residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents' catheter bags or tubing were not touc...
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Dec 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to complete a significant change of condition assessment within 14 days of change of condition for a resident electing hospice service for 1 of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to accurately indicate weight gain/loss for Resident 28, dehydration for Resident 29 and failed to indicated hospice services and prognosis of ...
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Sept 2019
5 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision for a resident who was dependent ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to develop a care plan for a resident with a proton pump inhibitor medication used to treat excess stomach acid (Resident 25), a resident with...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide mechanical soft food that was palatable and attractive for 2 of 3 test trays tasted for a 1 of 1 resident reviewed for food value. (R...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow up on a resident's therapeutic diet, for a possible upgrade, for 1 of 1 resident's reviewed for food preferences. (Res...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Assessments
(Tag F0636)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to timely complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for 6 of 16 resi...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • 36 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade F (35/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The Staffed?
CMS rates WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 54%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 56%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
State health inspectors documented 36 deficiencies at WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE during 2019 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 35 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 98 certified beds and approximately 46 residents (about 47% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in RUSHVILLE, Indiana.
How Does Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (54%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The Stick Around?
WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has a staff turnover rate of 54%, which is 8 percentage points above the Indiana average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The Ever Fined?
WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The on Any Federal Watch List?
WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.