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
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-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,386 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 28, 2025 | Fine | $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.