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Waters of Indianapolis, The
3895 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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.
Waters of Indianapolis, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Indianapolis, Indiana, certified for 81 beds and caring for about 64 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 10, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 30.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 46.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marion Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.9 | 26.3 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.6% | 50.0% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 26 Jun 2025, 3 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×4 F ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jul 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 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 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 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 | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Feb 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 | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | — | 14 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.6%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 2.8% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 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 | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.0% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.2% | 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: Major Hospital. Chain: Infinity Healthcare Consulting (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waters of Indianapolis, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2014 |
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 Waters of Indianapolis, The been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Waters of Indianapolis, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Waters of Indianapolis, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waters of Indianapolis, The?
It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Waters of Indianapolis, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waters of Indianapolis, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Jun 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.