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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Washington Healthcare Center

Indianapolis, IndianaMedicare inspection record
(317) 244-6848

About Washington Healthcare Center

Washington Healthcare Center brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Indianapolis families seeking compassionate, expert care. Our team in Indiana specializes in recovery support and medical management, helping patients regain independence with dignity and professional attention.

Community at a glance

Capacity

94 residents

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

8201 W WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, Indiana 46231

(317) 244-6848

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on August 12, 2025, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Indiana average is 7.2).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident a day, below the Indiana average of 3 hours 41 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Washington Healthcare Center in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 24 minutesBelow the Indiana average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day36 minutesBelow the Indiana average
Nursing staff who left in the past year50%Above the Indiana average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

13 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

August 12, 2025 · Standard inspection · 6 citations

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 18, 2025
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 12, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 13, 2025
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 12, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 12, 2025
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 12, 2025

May 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2025
July 11, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 2, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 2, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 2, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 2, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 2, 2024
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 2, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - County
Legal business name
The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
Medicare-certified beds
94
Average residents per day
61
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 24, 1991
Part of a chain
American Senior Communities, 90 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
155383

Location

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8201 W WASHINGTON STIndianapolis, IN 46231

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Questions about Washington Healthcare Center

How did Washington Healthcare Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on August 12, 2025 and cited 6 health deficiencies. The Indiana average is 7.2.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Washington Healthcare Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident per day, including 36 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Washington Healthcare Center been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Washington Healthcare Center in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Indianapolis Skilled Nursing in Indiana Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026