Independence Village of Fishers South

Q: What neighborhood is Independence Village of Fishers South in?

Independence Village of Fishers South is in the Windermere neighborhood of Fishers.

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Fishers South?

Georgia Cruz is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Fishers South.

Q: Is Independence Village of Fishers South in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Fishers South has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Independence Village of Fishers South?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Fishers South's license number is 25-002999-1.

Q: When does Independence Village of Fishers South's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Fishers South's license expires on March 31, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Fishers South?

Independence Village of Fishers South's occupancy is 68%.

Overview of Independence Village of Fishers South

Located within Fishers, Indiana, Independence Village of Fishers South extends a heartwarming haven for seniors, inviting them to embrace the golden years with a sense of fulfillment. This exceptional community seamlessly blends various living options, including enhanced living, independent living, assisted living for disabled adults, and respite care, while also catering to specialized memory care qualifications. Residents find solace in the customizable living arrangements, tailored to meet individual preferences and needs.

Elevating daily living to a new standard, the community encompasses housekeeping, maintenance services, and a host of offerings that enhance residents’ comfort and ease. Handicap accessible facilities foster inclusivity, while respite care availability, resident parking, and complementary transportation enhance the overall living experience. Embracing a pet-friendly environment, this community warmly accommodates furry companions. Both indoor and outdoor common areas provide spaces for socializing and relaxation, while the memory care facilities are thoughtfully designed to cater to memory care qualifications, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for residents with unique needs.

Facility Direct Line (317) 576-1925

133-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

19 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 32 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

68%

Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

90 / 133

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

A Place for Mom Best of Senior Living Award

Caring.com Caring Stars Award

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusActive

IssuanceApril 1, 2025

ExpirationMarch 31, 2027

License Number25-002999-1

CertificationsA Place for Mom Best of Senior Living Award, Caring.com Caring Stars Award

AccreditationsCARF

Independence Village of Fishers South is legally operated by 9745 Olympia Tenant Llc, and administered by Christine Bright.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Residential

133 units

Total beds

133 units

Grab Bars

Safety FeaturesAI-enabled fall detection technology

Staffing

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

Director of NursingGeorgia Cruz

ContactTim Bryant, President

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Home Care

Fax(317) 578-1742

Minimum Age55+

HousekeepingYes

Fitness Center

Library

Salon

Barber

Spa

Restaurant

Patio

Movie Theater

Transportation

Housekeeping

Laundry

Activities

Wellness Program

Volunteer Program

Starting Price$2,850 per month

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 26 deficiencies 7 complaints 13 inspections

Inspection Score

6 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2023 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	26	36	This facility has 28% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (26 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 28% better Rank #1 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2023.	8.7	12	This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8.7 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 28% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2	1.9	This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 5% worse Rank #1 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	13	19	This facility has 32% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 32% better
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	7	7	This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	54%	37%	This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (54% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 17% worse
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	13	13	This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	7	5	This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse Rank #266 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	2.3	1.7	This facility has 35% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↑ 35% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.	13	8	This facility has 63% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 63% worse

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

2.7 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Fishers's city center to Independence Village of Fishers South's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.


Hamilton Trace	AL IL MC NH	Fishers	210 Facility 210 IN AVG 116 Rank #26 / 437	No	33 Facility 33 IN AVG 37 Rank #313 / 587	Private Rooms	1 Facility 1 IN AVG 8 Rank #130 / 378	48.6% Facility 48.6% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #339 / 404	-	Allie Craycraft III	Hendricks County Hospital	Robert Stewart	75 Facility 75 IN AVG 83 Rank #256 / 384	13	4 Facility 4 IN AVG 5 Rank #140 / 352	49 Facility 49 IN AVG 36 Rank #239 / 386	2.6 Facility 2.6 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #187 / 386
Lake Meadows Senior Assisted Living	AL MC	Fishers	155 Facility 155 IN AVG 116 Rank #79 / 437	Yes	9 Facility 9 IN AVG 37 Rank #473 / 587	Studio / 1 Bed	1 Facility 1 IN AVG 8 Rank #130 / 378	70.3% Facility 70.3% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #175 / 404	-	Darlene Adair	Lake Meadows Licensee LLC	Kimberly Schmucker	81 Facility 81 IN AVG 83 Rank #174 / 384	10	5 Facility 5 IN AVG 5 Rank #198 / 352	22 Facility 22 IN AVG 36 Rank #135 / 386	2.2 Facility 2.2 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #157 / 386
Independence Village of Fishers South	AL IL MC RC	Fishers (Windermere)	133 Facility 133 IN AVG 116 Rank #132 / 437	Yes	32 Facility 32 IN AVG 37 Rank #319 / 587	Studio / 1 Bed	19 Facility 19 IN AVG 8 Rank #57 / 378	67.7% Facility 67.7% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #200 / 404	A+	Christine Bright	9745 Olympia Tenant LLC	Georgia Cruz	77 Facility 77 IN AVG 83 Rank #228 / 384	13	7 Facility 7 IN AVG 5 Rank #266 / 352	0 Facility 0 IN AVG 36 Rank #1 / 386	0.0 Facility 0.0 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #1 / 386
Meadow Brook Senior Living	AL IL MC	Fishers	116 Facility 116 IN AVG 116 Rank #185 / 437	Yes	59 Facility 59 IN AVG 37 Rank #156 / 587	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	1 Facility 1 IN AVG 8 Rank #130 / 378	75.9% Facility 75.9% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #130 / 404	A+	Allison Roskam	Sabra Midwest Operations Ix, LLC	Natalie Grannan	96 Facility 96 IN AVG 83 Rank #23 / 384	7	2 Facility 2 IN AVG 5 Rank #50 / 352	6 Facility 6 IN AVG 36 Rank #41 / 386	0.9 Facility 0.9 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #53 / 386
Independence Village of Fishers East (Saxony)	AL IL MC RC	Fishers (Saxony Village)	87 Facility 87 IN AVG 116 Rank #294 / 437	Yes	12 Facility 12 IN AVG 37 Rank #448 / 587	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	19 Facility 19 IN AVG 8 Rank #57 / 378	74.7% Facility 74.7% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #145 / 404	A+	Christine Bright	12950 Tablick Tenant LLC	Tina Brown	71 Facility 71 IN AVG 83 Rank #309 / 384	11	8 Facility 8 IN AVG 5 Rank #297 / 352	40 Facility 40 IN AVG 36 Rank #202 / 386	3.6 Facility 3.6 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #250 / 386

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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).

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

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).

~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).

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.

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

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)

What neighborhood is Independence Village of Fishers South in?

Independence Village of Fishers South is in the Windermere neighborhood of Fishers.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Fishers South?

Georgia Cruz is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Fishers South.

Who is the owner of Independence Village of Fishers South?

Independence Village of Fishers South is legally operated by 9745 Olympia Tenant Llc, and administered by Christine Bright.

Is Independence Village of Fishers South in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Fishers South has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Independence Village of Fishers South?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Fishers South's license number is 25-002999-1.

When does Independence Village of Fishers South's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Fishers South's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Fishers South?

Independence Village of Fishers South's occupancy is 68%.

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