Washington Healthcare Center
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155383) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (317) 244-6848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Washington Healthcare Center reports 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Washington Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Washington Healthcare Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since July 24, 1991, and is licensed for 94 beds, with an average daily census of 61.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Washington Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5, and a staffing rating of 2.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was included in the data provided for this facility.
Washington Healthcare Center is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.9. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Medicare Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Washington Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and 50.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 94 beds and has an average daily census of 61.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by county government and is part of the American Senior Communities chain, which operates 90 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since July 24, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively, combining into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3172446848 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3172446848 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155383?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.