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Washington Healthcare Center

8201 W WASHINGTON ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46231

(317) 244-6848

94 licensed beds

CMS rates Washington Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 52 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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8201 W Washington St

Indianapolis, IN 46231

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

155383

Care type

Nursing home

County

Marion

Facility name

Washington Healthcare Center

Street address

8201 W WASHINGTON ST

City / state / ZIP

Indianapolis, IN 46231

Phone

(317) 244-6848

About this facility — Washington Healthcare Center

Washington Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed for 94 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).

It is one of 155 senior care facilities in Indianapolis and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of American Senior Communities, a group of 90 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Washington Healthcare Center 52 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

American Senior Communities

Ownership type

Government - County

Registered owners & officers

American Senior Communities Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2009

Babcock, Paul

Officer — since 2020

Dice, Mark

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Etienne, Jennifer

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Kalu, Chijioke

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Terrell, Sharlette

Operational control — since 2024

Van Camp, Steven

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1991-07-24

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-08-12

Nurse staffing

3.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$308 per day (≈ $9,360/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

69% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 22% private/other

Occupancy

59% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

17% below the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-08-12Health inspection6 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-11-18

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-09-12

F-0740

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-09-12

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-11-13

F-0883

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-09-12

F-0887

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-09-12

2025-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-05-29

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)

2024-07-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-08-02

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-02

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-08-02

F-0883

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-02

2023-05-26Health inspection12 citations

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardy

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

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0689

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0726

D · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-20

F-0882

E · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-06-20

2025-08-12Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-09-26

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-28

K-0361

E · No harm found

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2025-10-01

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-19

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-09-25

K-0791

F · No harm found

Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-10-17

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-09-26

K-0914

D · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-10-01

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-10

2024-07-11Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0100

B · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0232

E · No harm found

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-30

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0361

E · No harm found

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-09-26

K-0914

E · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-09-30

2023-05-26Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-06-28

K-0341

E · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-06-28

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-28

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-28

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-06-28

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155383.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Indiana.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 74% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 35

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.7

Higher than 62% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

47%

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 46%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Indiana average on 10 and worse on 2. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	5.8%	10.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	2.7%	5.3%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.3%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	14.7%	25.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.0%	3.8%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	87.6%	93.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	3.5%	11.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	18.6%	23.5%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.1%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.2%	3.5%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.7%	22.4%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.4%	13.7%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	55.6%	81.9%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.2%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	77.8%	79.2%	80.1%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

K-0511 3 inspections. Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K-0914 3 inspections. Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
F-0677 2 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-0883 2 inspections. Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0361 2 inspections. Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Indiana

Licensing: Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long-Term Care
File a complaint: 800-246-8909 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-622-4484. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-992-6978. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Iu Health West Hospital, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Indianapolis Va Medical Center, about 7.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Eskenazi Health, about 7.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Glasswater Creek of Plainfield, Indianapolis, about 1.7 miles. 11 state visits on record.
Summit Place West, Indianapolis, about 2.7 miles. 9 state visits on record.
Charter Senior Living of Hobbs Station, Plainfield, about 2.9 miles. 3 state visits on record.
Westside Retirement Village, Indianapolis, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Envive of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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