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

Inspection record 30% of score 61
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 49
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.383.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.670.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.95≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year56%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (25 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected August 2, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.