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ALPHA HOME - A WATERS COMMUNITY

2640 COLD SPRING RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222
Score: 26 / 100

With a score of 26/100, Alpha Home - A Waters Community ranks in the bottom tier of Indiana nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, Alpha Home - A Waters Community falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Alpha Home - A Waters Community. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.24 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.83 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.91 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 38 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0744 Severity E
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 23.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $22,386

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
86
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13