Skilled nursing · Indianapolis, IN

Washington Healthcare Center

8201 W WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46231

4 / 5CMS 94 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Washington Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 60 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Indiana state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 12.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.67 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 55 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.67

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

55%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

12.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Indiana state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.67

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.38

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

55%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

57%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

25.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$14,518 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID155383

OwnershipGovernment - County

ChainIndependent

Beds94

Avg residents55

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Indiana DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Washington Healthcare Center?

Washington Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Washington Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $14,518 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Washington Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Washington Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

12.4 percent of long-stay residents at Washington Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 25.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Washington Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Washington Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 60 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Indiana state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Washington Healthcare Center?

Washington Healthcare Center is located at 8201 W WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN 46231. Phone: (317) 244-6848. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Washington Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Washington Healthcare Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $14,518 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Washington Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Washington Healthcare Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Washington Healthcare Center compare to other Indianapolis skilled nursing facilities?

Washington Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 60. The full Indianapolis directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Indianapolis directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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