Washington Healthcare Center
8201 W Washington St · Indianapolis, IN · 46231 · 3172446848
94 certified beds Government - County Chain: American Senior Communities
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected November 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
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 August 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
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 June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
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, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected June 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155383 · certified since July 24, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.