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
About this community
Occupancy
Avalon Senior Living is legally operated by Avalon Senior Living LLC, and administered by Jerrilynn Morehous.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
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.
• 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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 33 | 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. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.8 | 2.49 | 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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 4 | 19 | 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 |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 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 |
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Inspections
| 4 | 13 | 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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 2 | 5 | 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. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 2.5 | This facility has 60% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 2.5).↓ 60% better |
Places of interest near Avalon Senior Living
8.2 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| 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 Morehous | Avalon Senior Living LLC | Marcella Christian | 4 | 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 Mellinger | Sabra Midwest Operations III, LLC | Julie Bowen | 7 | 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 Milner | Csl Greenbriar LLC | Sabrina Muse | 9 | 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 Caudill | Hellenic Senior Livnig Of Indianapolis LLC | Sabrina Summitt | 21 | 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 LLC | Tawanna Youree | 7 | 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.
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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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