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Westside Garden Plaza
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Indianapolis, IN
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Westside Garden Plaza

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Indianapolis, IN
8616 W 10Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46234 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Westside Garden Plaza

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Recognized as the Best Assisted Living and Best Independent Living from 2022-2023 by US News and World Report, Westside Garden Plaza is an esteemed senior living community set in the serene West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN, providing assisted living and independent living. Featuring beautifully crafted and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. Ease your worries with a kind and compassionate team lending extra support around the clock.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies seniors as they try out new things and rediscover passions. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Westside Garden Plaza is filled with serene spaces and incredible amenities, making it ideal for seniors to experience a glorious retirement.

Facility Direct Line (317) 271-1020
Facility Direct Line (317) 271-1020 idohprivacyofficer@health.in.gov
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
71
Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #86 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 431 homes we track in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #49 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 417 homes we track in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #466 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 466th out of 551 homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
47%
Rank #357 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 410 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 410. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
71 / 150
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026 Expires in 17 days
License Number24-005616-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Westside Garden Plaza is legally operated by Westside Limited Partnership, and administered by Daniel Fink.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
150 units
Total beds
150 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingCrystal Elswick

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax(317) 273-1448

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Garden
Wellness Center

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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 Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2233 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 33% better Rank #150 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 150th out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.82.47 This facility has 13% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IN avg 2.47).↑ 13% worse Rank #196 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 196th out of 309 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 309 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 819 This facility has had 58% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 57 This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 63%58% This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (63% vs. IN avg 58%).↑ 5% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #101 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 101st out of 290 homes we track in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2001. 0.10.2 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.1 vs. IN avg 0.2).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 88 This facility has complaint visits in line with the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 8).— At avg
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 414 / 552 / 826 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Places of interest near Westside Garden Plaza

Address 8.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Indianapolis's city center to Westside Garden Plaza's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.49 miles to nearest hospital (Kindred Hospital Indianapolis)

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Compare Assisted Living around Indianapolis

Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Traditions at North Willow
AL
IL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
160
Facility 160
IN AVG 116
Rank #70 / 431
Yes
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 40
Rank #188 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #199 / 410
-Libby MellingerSabra Midwest Operations III, LLCJulie Bowen7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #54 / 318
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #59 / 309
Westside Garden Plaza
AL
IL
Indianapolis
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 116
Rank #86 / 431
Yes
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 40
Rank #466 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 8
Rank #49 / 417
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #357 / 410
A+Daniel FinkWestside Limited PartnershipCrystal Elswick8
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 36
Rank #150 / 318
2.8
Facility 2.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #196 / 309
Greenbriar Village
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (East Warren)
134
Facility 134
IN AVG 116
Rank #127 / 431
Yes
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 40
Rank #257 / 551
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #162 / 410
-Dana MilnerCsl Greenbriar LLCSabrina Muse9
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #88 / 318
1.4
Facility 1.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #84 / 309
Hellenic Senior Living of Indianapolis
AL
Indianapolis (Perry Township)
125
Facility 125
IN AVG 116
Rank #152 / 431
No
37
Facility 37
IN AVG 40
Rank #282 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #144 / 410
A+Jan CaudillHellenic Senior Livnig Of Indianapolis LLCSabrina Summitt21
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #227 / 290
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 36
Rank #113 / 318
0.8
Facility 0.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #30 / 309
Independence Village of Zionsville West (Anson)
AL
IL
MC
Zionsville (Whitestown)
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 116
Rank #281 / 431
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 40
Rank #233 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 417
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #250 / 410
A+James Gepp Jr.6800 Central Tenant LLCTawanna Youree7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 36
Rank #97 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #131 / 309
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Westside Garden Plaza is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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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).
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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

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Garden Plaza

Who is the Director of Nursing at Westside Garden Plaza?

Crystal Elswick is the Director of Nursing at Westside Garden Plaza.

Who is the owner of Westside Garden Plaza?

Westside Garden Plaza is legally operated by Westside Limited Partnership, and administered by Daniel Fink.

Is Westside Garden Plaza in a walkable area?

Westside Garden Plaza has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Westside Garden Plaza?

According to IN state health department records, Westside Garden Plaza's license number is 24-005616-1.

When does Westside Garden Plaza's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Westside Garden Plaza's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Westside Garden Plaza?

Westside Garden Plaza's occupancy is 47%.

How long has Westside Garden Plaza been in business?

Westside Garden Plaza has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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