Alpha Home – a Waters Community

Alpha Home – a Waters Community is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Alpha Home – a… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Alpha Home – a Waters Community

INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222 View Map

Alpha Home – a Waters Community is a Nursing Home in Indiana

Alpha Home – a… is a Nursing Home in Indiana

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Overview of Alpha Home – a Waters Community
Alpha Home - A Waters Community is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing center. It offers long-term skilled nursing, pain management, memory care, and rehab-to-home programs. The facility is known for providing comprehensive, individualized care in a warm and inviting community.
(317) 923-1518

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.95/day Indiana avg: 3.44/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Indiana avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Indiana avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Indiana avg: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Indiana avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 86

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 66.6%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
66.6%
Residents per day (avg)
53

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$8.6M
Surplus of revenue
$522.5K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$8,589,401.00
Surplus of revenue
$522,482.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
36.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
Total costs $8.1M
Bed community size
86-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
59%
Occupied Beds
51 of 86
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
October 1, 2024

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-000376-1
CMS Certification Number: 155717

Ownership & operating entity

Alpha Home – a Waters Community is administrated by DAVID REED.

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of Nursing: KAREN NAUDEN

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax: (317) 923-0352

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Living Well, In Motion, Memory Springs, Respite Care, Comprehensive Wound Care, Respiratory Services

Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

9 visits/inspections

Results

4 with citations

0 without citations

4 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:June 26, 2025
Type:Re Inspection

42 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

42 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Alpha Home – a Waters Community
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IN 46222
86
No
-
-
ALPHA HOME - A WATERS COMMUNITY
66.6%
$8,586,671.00
$3,153,850.00
36.7%
52.70
2/5
2.9530
1/5
2/5
5/5
1
55
4
-5%
-14%
-4%

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Address 3.1 miles from city center

Address INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

100
Total Staff
86
Employees
14
Contractors
21,019
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 9 8.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 11 7.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 29 7.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
63 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
23 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.5%
of total hours from contractors
1,364 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 29 0 29 6,767 91 100% 7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse 11 0 11 2,928 91 100% 7.1
Medication Aide/Technician 10 0 10 2,512 91 100% 7.1
Registered Nurse 5 4 9 2,332 91 100% 8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff 22 0 22 2,098 90 99% 7.2
RN Director of Nursing 4 0 4 1,031 70 77% 7.8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 531 65 71% 8.2
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 520 59 65% 8.8
Administrator 1 0 1 515 64 70% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 444 65 71% 6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 443 64 70% 6.9
Speech Language Pathologist 0 1 1 410 64 70% 6.4
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 282 39 43% 7.2
Physical Therapy Aide 0 3 3 115 26 29% 4.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 2 2 91 26 29% 3.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
Near Indiana average
Indiana average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 55
120% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 25.0

9.17 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 50 citations
Complaint investigations 5 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
400% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 3
400% above Indiana average
Indiana average: 0.6
Moderate Health citations 49

Minor Health citations 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation May 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation May 28, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 28, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Sep 26, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
54 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (7.4%)
Medicaid 42 (77.8%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (14.8%)
Specialized Care Beds
30 Total Specialty Beds
34.9% of Bed Capacity
30
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
34.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 6.9
13% better than Indiana average
Indiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score 19.3
13% worse than Indiana average
Indiana average: 17.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.1%
8% above Indiana average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.4%
7% above Indiana average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 29.5%
20% above Indiana average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.0%
49% below Indiana average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.1%
28% below Indiana average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%
100% below Indiana average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 38.8%
61% above Indiana average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.8%
5% below Indiana average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.0%
4% above Indiana average.

Influenza Vaccine 79.0%
17% below Indiana average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 1.1%
80% below Indiana average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.6%

Near Indiana average
Antipsychotic medication increase 4.5%

228% worse than Indiana average
Influenza Vaccine 12.5%

84% worse than Indiana average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $34K
This home paid 26% more in fines than the state average.
Indiana average: $27K
Number of Fines 1
This home received 28% fewer fines than the state average.
Indiana average: 1.4
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Indiana average: 0.4
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty May 28, 2025
$34K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.