Indianapolis, IN

Waters Of Indianapolis, The

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 10 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3895 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN

(317) 787-5364

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

81

Certified beds

Average residents

65

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.21

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.30

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.13

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

80%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.6
0.8 pts worse
1.9
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.5
0.3 pts worse
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 45.9%
93.6%
47.7 pts worse
93.4%
47.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.4%
95.4%
5 pts worse
95.5%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5%
3.8%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 97.0%
24.6%
72.4 pts worse
11.4%
85.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
5.6%
1.9 pts better
5.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.1%
23.5%
2.6 pts worse
19.6%
6.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.4%
14.8%
9.6 pts worse
16.7%
7.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.5%
13.3%
8.8 pts better
16.3%
11.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.3%
11.7%
8.4 pts better
14.9%
11.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.0%
0.4%
2.6 pts worse
1.0%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.2%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.2%
24.2%
3 pts worse
19.8%
7.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
4.1%
About the same
5.1%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 19.6%
81.6%
62 pts worse
81.7%
62.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 18.5%
79.0%
60.5 pts worse
79.7%
61.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-26 · Fire 2025-06-26

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

13 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-03 · Fire 2024-06-03

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

15 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-16 · Fire 2023-06-16

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K754 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Corrected 2025-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

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 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

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 2024-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-08-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2023-08-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-08-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

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 2023-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

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 2023-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-08-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-08-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-08-26

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-31

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-31

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-21

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-08-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

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 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-21

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-03-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

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 2025-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

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 2025-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-03

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2024-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

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 2023-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

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 2023-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

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 2023-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2023-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-16

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-22

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-16

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-21

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-05-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$0 2024-06-03

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-09-03 · 14 days

14 day denial

Ownership

Major Hospital

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 39 facilities 2014-05-19
Horner, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 24 facilities 2014-05-19
Kesler, Heather

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-19
Kesler, Heather

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-19
The Waters Of Indianapolis, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-19

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