Clinton Gardens

Assisted Living in Indianapolis

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Clinton Gardens

Assisted Living in Indianapolis

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Clinton Gardens

Clinton Gardens is a lively senior living community in Clinton, IN that provides options for assisted living. The community guarantees that residents enjoy an active lifestyle with regular opportunities for socializing and all the comforts of home thanks to 24-hour service by their committed and experienced team.

At Clinton Gardens, they aim to make life easier and more comfortable for residents by offering individualized care and practical conveniences. Home maintenance, chef-prepared meals, 24-hour security, and expert Alzheimer’s and dementia support are all provided to residents. The tenured team, many with over 10 years of service, handle daily tasks, allowing residents to focus on activities that bring them joy. Amenities such as a fitness center and game room further enhance the quality of life in this welcoming community.

(765) 678-7154

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5 ▲ 1.0 Indiana average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5 ▲ 1.3 Indiana average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5 ▲ 0.5 Indiana average: 2.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5 ■ Avg Indiana average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Indiana state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 149th out of 275 homes in Indiana.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 19m per day
Rank #149 / 275Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 275 homes in Indiana.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Indiana average, with a ranking across 275 Indiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Indiana avg (3h 32m per day)
vs Indiana avg
-6%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 53m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
151 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Home revenue
$7.3M
Surplus of revenue
$295.2K
Governmental community
Home revenue
$7.3M Rank #217 / 275Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 217th out of 275 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Indiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$295.2K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #142 / 275Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 275 homes in Indiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$4.0M
54.5% of revenue Rank #12 / 275Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 275 homes in Indiana.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Indiana average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.0M
Total costs $7.0M
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #39 / 108Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 108 homes in Indiana.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #187 / 277Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 277 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its statewide rank out of 277. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
71 / 100
Average residents 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2025
License Number24-000212-1
CMS Certification Number155319

Ownership & Operating Entity

Clinton Gardens is legally operated by Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County, and administrated by Angela Brewer.

Profit StatusOTHER

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Medical DirectorPeggy Sankey
Director of NursingTAMARA PUPILLI

Contact Information

Fax(765) 832-2685

Types of Care at Clinton Gardens

Assisted Living

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Inspection Overview Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

14 total visits · Indiana avg: 19

Ranked 129th of 388 in Indiana

7 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 46% below Indiana avg
7 Complaint Visits Indiana avg: 8 13% below Indiana avg Ranked 181st of 367 2 formal complaints filed · avg: 5 Formal complaints can result in multiple visits
5 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 29% below Indiana avg
13 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 62% below Indiana avg Ranked 87th of 385
9 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 25% below Indiana avg

2 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 5 complaints

Latest inspection

Date June 9, 2025
Complaint Investigation

13 total citations Rank #70 / 276Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 276 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Indiana state average, with a ranking across all 276 IN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

13 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

0.9 deficiencies per inspection

Indiana average: 5.1 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Clinton Gardens

The most recent inspection on June 9, 2025, identified a deficiency related to medication administration involving a nicotine patch. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and deficiencies, with prior issues including medication management, wound care, care planning, and Life Safety Code concerns such as improper disposal of cigarette butts and ventilation problems in the laundry room. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for one substantiated medication administration issue in the latest report. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates some ongoing challenges with medication and care processes, but also periods of full compliance and corrective actions following citations.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #70 / 276Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 276 homes in Indiana.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Indiana state average, with a ranking across all 276 IN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Indiana average 25

Citations per inspection
3.75

Indiana average 4.12


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

15 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 10, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Aug 16, 2024
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Indianapolis The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

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Clinton Gardens
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Clinton100No 45 -2 71.0% -Angela BrewerHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyTamara Pupilli142130.9
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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Greenwood-Yes 1 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed9-C+---000-

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
IN

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 125
Employees 119
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 1.95:1
1953025% better than Indiana average

Indiana average ratio: 0.00:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 7.1 hours
8% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,847
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

68 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant420429,39991100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse140143,98291100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician8083,00391100%8
Other Dietary Services Staff120122,44191100%5.7
Registered Nurse7071,77891100%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,4557987%7.7
RN Director of Nursing3036557279%8.1
Nurse Aide in Training2026416066%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant4045686875%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker2025486470%7.6
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015006673%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014966268%8
Speech Language Pathologist4044346673%6.4
Qualified Social Worker2023294347%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide1012675358%5
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041984549%4.2
Occupational Therapy Aide404631415%4.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant055353741%0.9
Medical Director011334044%0.8
42 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
12 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 87%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 79%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 66%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 47%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 58%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 49%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
5 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 41%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 44%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 64
Medicare
4
6.3% of residents
Medicaid
45
70.3% of residents
Private pay or other
15
23.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
23% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 8.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.0
11% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.2%
18% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.6%
64% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.3%
22% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.1%
32% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
19% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
6% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.8%
50% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 31.3%
30% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.8%
45% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.0%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.4%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 95.4%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.7%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
15% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.5%
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

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