Washington Healthcare Center
8201 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46231 · (317) 244-6848
Government - County · 94 certified beds
Washington Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 6 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 12, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.August 12, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 12, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.August 12, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.August 12, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.August 12, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 12, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 27, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 11, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.40 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 94 |
| Average residents per day | 61.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fairway Village Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Southpointe Healthcare Center Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Marquette Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Augustine Home for the Aged Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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