Indianapolis, IN

Washington Healthcare Center

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $14,518 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8201 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN

(317) 244-6848

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

94

Certified beds

Average residents

56

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

American Senior Communities

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-07-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

91 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 5 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.66

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.86

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.03

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.55

All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.52

RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.09

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.38

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.67

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.58

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.36

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

62%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,255

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

7.14

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9807

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 66.67% · Performance 77.05% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.43

Baseline 2.32 hours · Performance 2.99 hours · Measure score 1.43 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.43

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.59%
10.72%
0.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 44 · Observed rate 13.64% · Lower 95% interval 6.16%
Discharge to community 58.15%
50.57%
7.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 47.62% · Lower 95% interval 41.99%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.99
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 9 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 75
Staff flu vaccination coverage 2.53%
42%
39.5 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 79
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.8%
93.6%
6.8 pts worse
93.4%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.0% · Q2 91.7% · Q3 80.0% · Q4 80.4% · 4Q avg 86.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.3%
95.4%
6.1 pts worse
95.5%
6.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
3.8%
3.3 pts better
3.3%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 27.2%
24.6%
2.6 pts worse
11.4%
15.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.5% · Q2 17.1% · Q3 34.9% · Q4 26.7% · 4Q avg 27.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9%
5.6%
2.7 pts better
5.4%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.0%
23.5%
1.5 pts worse
19.6%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 27.3% · Q3 23.8% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 25.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.4%
14.8%
2.4 pts better
16.7%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 12.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.3%
13.3%
9 pts better
16.3%
12 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.2%
11.7%
2.5 pts better
14.9%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 9.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
1.2%
0.7 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.4%
24.2%
0.2 pts worse
19.8%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.0% · Q2 28.2% · Q3 27.3% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 24.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
4.1%
1.3 pts better
5.1%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 48.9%
81.6%
32.7 pts worse
81.7%
32.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 62.5% · Q2 45.8% · Q3 45.0% · Q4 44.4% · 4Q avg 48.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
1.3%
0.7 pts worse
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.5%
79.0%
26.5 pts worse
79.7%
27.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 52.5%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-12 · Fire 2025-08-12

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-11 · Fire 2024-07-11

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-26 · Fire 2023-05-26

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K791 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-10-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K361 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2025-10-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-10-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K361 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-26

B · Minimal harm 2024-07-11

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-12

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-02

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-26

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-06-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$14,518 2023-05-26

Fine

Fine · fine $14,518

Fine

Ownership

The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 70 facilities 2009-04-01
American Senior Communities LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 89 facilities 2009-04-01
Babcock, Paul

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 72 facilities 2020-09-30
Heath, Geneva

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-02-11
Kelsey, Donna

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2016-06-01
Stordy, David

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2016-09-15
Van Camp, Steven

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 86 facilities 2019-09-06
Wilson, Keith

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2020-08-14

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