WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER

Washington Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 8201 W Washington St in Indianapolis, Indiana (ZIP: 46231). The facility operates within Marion County and holds 94 certified beds. It is classified as a government-owned, county-operated facility and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Washington Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating reflects performance across three measured domains. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, which is at the national average and reflects findings from state inspections conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the levels of nursing and aide staffing relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, and reflects clinical outcome data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other measurable health indicators among residents. Washington Healthcare Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements as determined by the state of Indiana. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or relevant government agencies regarding current payment policies. In the context of national benchmarks, Washington Healthcare Center presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in large part by its top-rated quality measure score of 5 stars. However, its staffing rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, indicating lower reported staffing levels compared to peer facilities nationally. Its health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. As a county-operated government facility, Washington Healthcare Center serves the Indianapolis community within a public ownership structure, which distinguishes it from privately owned or non-profit nursing facilities in the region.