Independence Village of Fishers South
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fishers, IN

Independence Village of Fishers South

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Fishers, IN

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 133 Rank #131 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #61 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st 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.
19 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #318 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 318th 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.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #208 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th 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.
68% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
90 / 133
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Awards

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

License Details

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

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
133 units
Total beds
133 units

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesAI-enabled fall detection technology

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingGeorgia Cruz

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Contact Information

Fax(317) 578-1742

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Dining
Patio
Movie Theater
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness Program
Volunteer Program

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,850 per month

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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:
• Total complaints (40% above)
• Complaints per year (35% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at IN avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (21% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% 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. 2633 This facility has 21% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (26 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 21% better Rank #176 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 176th 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. 2.02.47 This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 19% better Rank #131 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 131st 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. 1319 This facility has had 32% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 32% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 77 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 54%58% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (54% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 4% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1313 This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

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. 75 This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse Rank #227 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 227th 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 2023. 2.31.7 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 Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 138 This facility has had 63% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info 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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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.
Lake Meadows Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
Fishers
155
Facility 155
IN AVG 116
Rank #78 / 431
Yes
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 40
Rank #472 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #185 / 410
-Darlene AdairLake Meadows Licensee LLCKimberly Schmucker10
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #169 / 290
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 36
Rank #150 / 318
2.2
Facility 2.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #153 / 309
Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Fishers
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 116
Rank #86 / 431
Yes
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 40
Rank #405 / 551
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #126 / 410
-Kaitlin BuenavidesResidential Care Xi, LLCAnastasha Scherer2
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 36
Rank #17 / 318
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #91 / 309
Independence Village of Fishers South
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fishers (Windermere)
133
Facility 133
IN AVG 116
Rank #131 / 431
Yes
32
Facility 32
IN AVG 40
Rank #318 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 417
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #208 / 410
A+Christine Bright9745 Olympia Tenant LLCGeorgia Cruz13
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #227 / 290
26
Facility 26
IN AVG 36
Rank #176 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #131 / 309
Meadow Brook Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Fishers
116
Facility 116
IN AVG 116
Rank #184 / 431
Yes
59
Facility 59
IN AVG 40
Rank #156 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #137 / 410
A+Allison RoskamSabra Midwest Operations Ix, LLCNatalie Grannan7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 36
Rank #42 / 318
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #45 / 309
Independence Village of Fishers East
AL
IL
MC
Fishers (Saxony Village)
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 116
Rank #291 / 431
Yes
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 40
Rank #447 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 417
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #200 / 410
A+Christine Bright12950 Tablick Tenant LLCTina Brown11
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
Rank #251 / 290
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 36
Rank #238 / 318
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #239 / 309

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Independence Village of Fishers South is located in Fishers, 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 Independence Village of Fishers South

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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