The Waters of Indianapolis

    3895 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.0ยท58 reviews

    Compassionate, attentive staff and care

    I live here and am very pleased with the compassionate, attentive staff - nursing, activities (Deidra, Jasmine, Brittany) and administration are knowledgeable and consistently available. The kitchen and therapy are excellent, activities happen almost daily, staff go above and beyond, and I feel safe and well cared for, so I happily recommend The Waters.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.98ยท(58)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
    • Caring and engaged nursing assistants
    • Strong, personalized activities program
    • Accommodating hospice and transitional care
    • Consistent familiar staff presence
    • Pleasant communal ambience (live birds and facility dog)
    • Responsive maintenance and support services
    • Skilled and well-regarded kitchen staff
    • Evening care coverage praised
    • Clean common areas

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and responsiveness
    • Gaps in wound and medication management
    • Incontinence-care delays
    • Inconsistent rehab/therapy effectiveness
    • Inconsistent dining quality and meal temperature control
    • Odor concerns in some common areas
    • Administrative billing and financial-accountability issues, including allegations of misconduct
    • Communication and transparency gaps from administration
    • Facility maintenance and infrastructure deterioration

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a mixed but coherent picture: many families and residents praise the staff-level caregiving and the activities program, while a set of operational and administrative weaknesses recurs across accounts. The facility appears to deliver strong interpersonal care in many cases, but systemic issues โ€” particularly around staffing consistency, clinical follow-through, and administration โ€” produce variability in resident experience.

    Care and clinical oversight: Numerous accounts praise nurses and aides as attentive, compassionate, and capable, and reviewers specifically cite reliable individuals and positive evening coverage. At the same time, reviewers describe concerning patterns such as inconsistent wound dressing changes, medication-management problems, delayed responses to resident needs, and instances where care quality declined after admission. These descriptions suggest gaps in clinical-incident response, transfer-safety practices, and ongoing nursing oversight rather than uniformly poor clinical staff. Families may wish to verify care plans, dressing and medication schedules, and communication protocols when considering placement.

    Staff and culture: The facility receives consistent commendation for caring staff members, with several employees singled out by name for going above and beyond. Activities staff are frequently described as personal, attentive, and effective at engaging residents. That said, there are repeated references to variability in staff conduct and reliability โ€” including accounts of rude or harsh interactions and uneven assistance from some aides โ€” indicating inconsistent staff training, supervision, or morale in parts of the workforce.

    Dining and therapy services: The kitchen staff and cooks receive high praise for quality meals from multiple reviewers, and some residents characterize the dining as a highlight. Conversely, other reviewers note cold meals and unexplained substitutions, producing an overall picture of inconsistent meal delivery and temperature control. Therapy and rehabilitation services are reported as effective during an initial phase by some, yet several accounts describe contracted rehab as under-resourced, with long idle sessions and high caseloads per therapist. Prospective residents should clarify therapy staffing ratios, session structure, and expected outcomes for post-acute or short-term rehab stays.

    Activities and environment: The activities program is a clear strength: frequent, personalized offerings and active leadership are commonly mentioned. The building atmosphere โ€” including live birds and a resident dog in the entryway โ€” is viewed positively by many as enhancing communal life. However, there are also facility-level cleanliness and odor concerns in some hallways and common areas, which suggest targeted sanitation or ventilation issues that should be assessed in person.

    Management, billing, and facilities: Administrative issues are a notable theme. Reviews cite billing disputes, lack of itemized statements, private-pay classification concerns, and at least one serious allegation of financial misconduct; these raise concerns about financial-accountability controls and transparency. In addition, reviewers describe poor communication from administration, difficulty securing contractors or maintenance follow-up, and areas of physical deterioration in the building. These management and infrastructure matters are operational risks that affect both family trust and daily resident life.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The dominant pattern is a contrast between strong, compassionate frontline staff and recurring operational weaknesses (staffing consistency, clinical follow-through, therapy resources, dining consistency, and administrative transparency). For prospective residents and family members, recommended steps include visiting at different times of day to observe staffing levels, asking for written care-plan and wound/medication protocols, requesting therapy staffing information and expected schedules, seeking a sample itemized bill and written billing policies, and discussing family oversight expectations. These actions can help align the facilityโ€™s interpersonal strengths with the residentโ€™s clinical and administrative needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    The Waters of Indianapolis is located at 3895 S Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227.

    About The Waters of Indianapolis

    Waters Of Indianapolis is a senior care facility focused on providing comprehensive long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services. The community offers a welcoming environment designed to support individuals as they transition from hospital stays or seek ongoing skilled nursing care. Residents can expect a wide range of services designed around physical, emotional, and social well-being, with care tailored to fit the unique needs of each individual. The staff at Waters Of Indianapolis is committed to upholding a high standard of care, with an emphasis on compassion and respect, ensuring that residents feel comfortable and supported at all times.

    The facility features specialized programs for both rehabilitation and continuing care. Comprehensive therapy services are provided, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all of which are delivered in an encouraging and supportive environment. Residents may participate in restorative nursing programs designed to maximize independence and quality of life. The environment emphasizes holistic health, ensuring that both short-term rehabilitation guests and long-term residents have access to individualized treatment plans that address their particular needs.

    In addition to medical and therapeutic care, Waters Of Indianapolis places a strong emphasis on resident engagement and daily enrichment. The facility schedules regular activities and offers thoughtfully designed communal spaces to foster social interaction and a sense of community among residents. Dining services focus on nutritious, well-balanced meals that can be tailored to specific dietary requirements, ensuring everyone receives personal attention to their nutritional health.

    Amenities within the facility are designed for comfort and convenience. Residents have access to attractive communal areas, including sitting rooms for family visits and various spaces for recreation and relaxation. Many rooms are designed to be both functional and comfortable, creating a homelike atmosphere that helps residents feel at ease. The overall environment at Waters Of Indianapolis is one of support, encouragement, and care, aiming to promote the highest possible level of independence and well-being for everyone who calls the facility home.

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