ElderGrade
C

62.1/100

Average

Alpha Home - A Waters Community

2640 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222

CMS 1/5 stars #32 of 46 in Marion County (317) 923-1518
Certified beds
86
Occupancy
69%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $22,386 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

17.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

10/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.67 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.59 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $22,386 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.24 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.59 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.03 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 34.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 41 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 5, 2025 (8 months ago).

D Apr 27, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 27, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 5, 2025 F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 5, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, which operates 70 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
STRAWBERRY FIELDS REIT LTD Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BLISKO, MICHAEL Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BLISKO ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GUBIN ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRAMMER, DUANE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DYNES, SHELDON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PIDGEON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHORE, MARION Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRAMMER, DUANE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DYNES, SHELDON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PIDGEON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALPHA HOME - A WATERS COMMUNITY Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Alpha Home - A Waters Community

What is the ElderGrade for Alpha Home - A Waters Community? +

Alpha Home - A Waters Community holds an ElderGrade of C (62.1 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Alpha Home - A Waters Community? +

Residents receive an average of 3.24 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Alpha Home - A Waters Community been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 41 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Alpha Home - A Waters Community accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Alpha Home - A Waters Community is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.