Avalon Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN

Avalon Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN

Overview of Avalon Senior Living

Avalon Senior Living is a 231-bed for-profit community at 6021 S. Arlington Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana. Operated by Avalon Senior Living LLC and led by administrator Jerrilynn Morehous and Director of Nursing Marcella Christian, the facility serves the South Franklin neighborhood under a license active through March 2026. The campus provides assisted living, memory care, and respite services within a large-scale residential setting.

The facility provides 24-hour medical oversight and localized care coordination. While no CMS star rating applies, current 2026 data shows a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on the most recent complaint investigations. Historical records from 2024 to early 2025 noted past challenges in elopement prevention policies and first-aid staffing coverage, which prompted the implementation of corrective protocols. Occupancy is approximately 32%, with 75 of 231 beds filled, reflecting a steady census increase since the 2024 inaugural survey.

Direct support is coordinated 24/7 by a team led by Marcella Christian. The clinical model integrates 24-hour nursing and specialized memory care, though previous inspections highlighted the need for improved medication monitoring and water temperature regulation. Specifically, a 2024 elopement incident led to the formalization of secured unit supervision policies and staff retraining. Current clinical tracking emphasizes resident weight monitoring, physician notification for condition changes, and accurate medication disposition documentation.

Residential units are designed for accessibility within a newer building that offers some on-foot access to nearby amenities, holding a Walk Score of 59. All-inclusive monthly services cover meals, housekeeping, and personal laundry.

Shared spaces support social interaction and specialized memory programming, with on-site staff managing a calendar focused on cognitive engagement and wellness. The facility does not explicitly list Medicaid acceptance and focuses on a private-pay resident model.

Those seeking a large-scale environment with resort-style features may find this setting appropriate. Interested individuals should discuss current elopement prevention protocols, secured unit staffing levels, and medication monitoring with the administrator to assess 2026 quality performance firsthand.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
75
Bed community size
231-bed community Rank #15 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #156 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #156 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
33%
Rank #401 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st 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
75 / 231
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 1, 2025
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License Number25-015486-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avalon Senior Living is legally operated by Avalon Senior Living LLC, and administered by Jerrilynn Morehous.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
231 units
Total beds
231 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingMarcella Christian

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax(219) 462-1779

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSenior Living Amenities, Senior Living Activities, Video Tours, Our Core Values, Current Openings

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (69% above)
5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (79% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Total complaints (60% below)
• Complaints per year (60% 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. 733 This facility has 79% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 79% better Rank #50 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 50th 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. 1.82.49 This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 2.49).↓ 28% better Rank #114 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 114th 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. 419 This facility has had 79% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (4 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 79% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 47 This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 100%59% This facility has 41 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (100% vs. IN avg 59%).↑ 41% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (4 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% 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. 25 This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better Rank #44 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 44th 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 2024. 12.5 This facility has 60% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 2.5).↓ 60% better

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Address 8.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Indianapolis's city center to Avalon Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
Avalon Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (South Franklin)
231
Facility 231
IN AVG 116
Rank #15 / 431
No
59
Facility 59
IN AVG 40
Rank #156 / 551
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
32.5%
Facility 32.5%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #401 / 410
-Jerrilynn MorehousAvalon Senior Living LLCMarcella Christian4
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 36
Rank #50 / 318
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #114 / 309
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
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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Avalon Senior Living 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).
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

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 Avalon Senior Living

What neighborhood is Avalon Senior Living in?

Avalon Senior Living is in the South Franklin neighborhood of INDIANAPOLIS.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Avalon Senior Living?

Marcella Christian is the Director of Nursing at Avalon Senior Living.

Is Avalon Senior Living in a walkable area?

Avalon Senior Living has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Avalon Senior Living?

According to IN state health department records, Avalon Senior Living's license number is 25-015486-1.

When does Avalon Senior Living's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Avalon Senior Living's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Avalon Senior Living?

Avalon Senior Living's occupancy is 33%.

How long has Avalon Senior Living been in business?

Avalon Senior Living has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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