The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ALPHA HOME - A WATERS COMMUNITY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN · Medicare-certified · 86 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1-star overall. This home has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing, 4-star quality measures, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.24 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), $22,386 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2444 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,386recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2444.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 1.86
- Weekend nursing
- 3.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.1%25%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%3.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.5%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
34.9%7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.2%7.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
40%24.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.8%24.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
29.8%36%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90%92.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—12.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%80.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,386 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,386 in total fines.
- $22,386
Federal fine
May 28, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING · 70 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 59.3 residents on an average day (69% of 86 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 23 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.