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3895 S Keystone Ave Indianapolis, IN 46227 · Marion County

(317) 787-5364

All 44 nursing homes in Indianapolis, IN (42 take Medicaid)

Cited for abuse Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 81 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 155409 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS abuse icon CMS marks this nursing home with its abuse icon. CMS shows the icon for homes with abuse citations in recent inspections: an abuse citation where residents were harmed (scope and severity G or higher) within the past year, or abuse citations at D or higher (potential for harm) in each of the last two years. Shown as of October 2026. Details on Care Compare.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is The Waters of Indianapolis a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Waters of Indianapolis as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana average of 3.2. Inspectors issued 25 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty in that time. CMS currently shows its abuse icon for this home (see above).

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.26 hours per resident per day at The Waters of Indianapolis, below the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.59 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.96 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 62.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.26 hours
Below the Indiana median of 3.60 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.59 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.96 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 62.1% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 83.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds81
Residents per day 64 About 79% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceNovember 1991
Part of a chainInfinity Healthcare Consulting
Legal business nameMAJOR HOSPITAL

Paying for care at The Waters of Indianapolis: Medicare and Medicaid

The Waters of Indianapolis is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Indiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 26, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 25 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 25 citations at The Waters of Indianapolis across 9 inspection dates, 13 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 24 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (6) and nutrition and dietary (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, June 26, 2025). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 31, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 15, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

July 21, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2025)

June 26, 2025 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0659 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2025)

March 21, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 19, 2025)

February 7, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

November 14, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 12, 2024)

June 3, 2024 · 2 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 5, 2024)

DHave policies on smoking.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0926 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 5, 2024)

November 9, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 14, 2023)

June 16, 2023 · 5 citations

EHave 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 21, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

CDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 22, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of The Waters of Indianapolis

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 31, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  3. Nursing staff turnover was 62.1% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jun 3, 2024 Payment Denial 14 days of payments denied

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 2/5 1/5 4/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near The Waters of Indianapolis

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 4.7 mi
    Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 32m for patients treated and sent home
  • 5.1 mi
    Community Hospital South Indianapolis
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 16m for patients treated and sent home
  • 5.7 mi
    Eskenazi Health Indianapolis
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 52m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Altenheim Health & Living Community Indianapolis · 0.8 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 1/5 87 beds · Medicaid
Bethany Village Indianapolis · 1.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 100 beds · Medicaid
Beech Grove Meadows Beech Grove · 1.3 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 118 beds · Medicaid
Fairway Village Indianapolis · 1.3 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 2/5 53 beds · Medicaid
Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center Indianapolis · 1.5 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 115 beds · Medicaid

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