Alpha Home - a Waters Community

2640 Cold Spring Rd · Indianapolis, IN · 46222 · 3179231518

86 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 48
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 62
Federal penalties 15% 71
Trend 10% 78
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.283.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.460.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.00≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $22,386

Inspection citations (41 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025

    Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

    Corrected January 19, 2026 · Administration

  • Actual harm · G May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G September 26, 2024

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

    Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

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

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

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

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

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

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

    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.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024

    Implement 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.

    Corrected October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 28, 2025Fine$22,386

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155717 · certified since October 11, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.