Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Alpha Home - A Waters Community
2640 Cold Spring Rd · Indianapolis, IN 46222 · 86 certified beds
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About Alpha Home - A Waters Community
Alpha Home - A Waters Community is a nursing home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its capacity is 86 beds, below the Marion County median of 110 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 41 citations, the most recent on April 27, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.18 hours per resident per day. It is one of 44 nursing homes listed in Indianapolis. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (41)
Records from August 2023 to April 2026.
April 27, 2026
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 27, 2026
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2026.
May 28, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 28, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
May 28, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2025.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $22,386
May 28, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,386 against this nursing home on May 28, 2025.
Staffing
3.18 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.28 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Infinity Healthcare Consulting, a chain of 70 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 2.2 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 3.9 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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