Washington Healthcare Center
Nursing Home Facility
8201 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46231
Washington Healthcare Center is a senior care community located in Indianapolis, IN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Indianapolis area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (317) 244-6848.
Operated by American Senior Communities, which runs 84 communities in our directory.
Washington Healthcare Center is licensed for 94 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Indianapolis average about 98 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 65% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Indianapolis average about 2.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Marion County, IN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at Washington Healthcare Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Washington Healthcare Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 94
- Occupancy 65%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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