Alpha Home - A Waters Community
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155717) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,386
Phone: (317) 923-1518 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Alpha Home - A Waters Community an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Alpha Home - A Waters Community reports total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.7%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Alpha Home - A Waters Community has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,386.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not currently show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Alpha Home - A Waters Community is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, certified since October 11, 2002. The facility has 86 certified beds with an average of 59.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, Limited Liability Company ownership structure and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alpha Home holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its quality measures rating is notably higher at 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.59 of those hours provided by registered nurses. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,386.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. This listing carries no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation from CMS at this time.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alpha Home - A Waters Community has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.7%; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,386.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not currently carry a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 86 certified beds with an average daily census of 59.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which includes 69 facilities averaging a 2.0-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 11, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3179231518 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3179231518 and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155717?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.