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Alpha Home - A Waters Community
2640 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 86 beds, Alpha Home - A Waters Community serves Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2002.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 18, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 47.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marion Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 25 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.7 | 26.3 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.7% | 50.0% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,386 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (46 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Dec 2025, 26 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×30 E ×8 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | Fine | $22,386 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.7%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.8% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.5% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Henry County Memorial Hospital. Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/04/2014 |
| Strawberry Fields Reit Ltd | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Blisko Enterprises Limited Partnership | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Alpha Home - A Waters Community | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2015 |
| Aperion Care Fort Wayne LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2018 |
| 2640 Cold Spring Road, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2015 |
| Alpha Home - A Waters Community | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2015 |
| Strawberry Fields Reit Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Marion County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Village | Indianapolis | 53 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Marquette | Indianapolis | 57 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 26.3 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Southpointe Healthcare Center | Indianapolis | 100 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| St Augustine Home For the Aged | Indianapolis | 23 | 5 | 4 | — | 13 | 56.5 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Wellbrooke of Avon | Indianapolis | 70 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 24.3 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Altenheim Health & Living Community | Indianapolis | 87 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 12.6 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Arlington Place Health Campus | Indianapolis | 84 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 25.0 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Beech Grove Meadows | Beech Grove | 118 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11.0 | $21K | 27 Mar 2026 |
All 46 facilities in Marion County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alpha Home - A Waters Community been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Alpha Home - A Waters Community been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alpha Home - A Waters Community compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alpha Home - A Waters Community?
It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Henry County Memorial Hospital, Strawberry Fields Reit Ltd and Blisko Enterprises Limited Partnership. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alpha Home - A Waters Community last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.