Summit Place West
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN

Summit Place West

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

Overview of Summit Place West

Maintain your independence in retirement at Summit Place West, an idyllic retreat in Indianapolis, IN, offering independent living and assisted living. Featuring beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team that provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by a nurturing and welcoming environment.

Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #372 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 372nd out of 435 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #132 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 34 / 100 Rank #304 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 304th out of 587 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #195 / 425Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 425 homes in Indiana for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 425. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
42 / 60
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 1, 2025
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
License Number25-011840-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Summit Place West is legally operated by Magnolia Health Systems Ix , Inc., and administered by Tonya Nunez-Smith.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingApril Swallows

Contact Information

Fax(317) 244-3771

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 16 deficiencies 2 complaints 5 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

5 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #99 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 99th out of 392 homes in Indiana for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 5 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (68% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (116% above)
7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Deficiencies per year (56% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Inspections (77% below)
• Total complaints (60% below)
• Complaints per year (62% below)
• Complaint visits (63% below)
Latest Inspection April 11, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 1636 This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (16 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 56% better Rank #97 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 97th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 49 This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 56% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.21.9 This facility has 68% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.2 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 68% worse Rank #243 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 243rd out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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. 519 This facility has had 74% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 74% 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. 80%37% This facility has 43 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (80% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 43% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 313 This facility has 77% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 77% better

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 #45 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 45th out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.51.3 This facility has 62% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 62% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 38 This facility has 63% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 63% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 11, 2025 complaint investigation found six deficiencies including medication staff training, medication labeling, disposal, confidentiality breaches, and infection control lapses during medication administration.
  • May 24, 2024 licensure survey cited six deficiencies involving food labeling, medication security for self-medicating residents, pharmacy response delays, medication disposal, and infection control with blood glucometers.
  • September 5, 2023 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to the allegations and confirmed compliance with state regulations.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Indianapolis's city center to Summit Place West's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Summit Place West 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.
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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 Summit Place West

What neighborhood is Summit Place West in?

Summit Place West is in the Chapel Hill / Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Summit Place West?

April Swallows is the Director of Nursing at Summit Place West.

Who is the owner of Summit Place West?

Summit Place West is legally operated by Magnolia Health Systems Ix , Inc., and administered by Tonya Nunez-Smith.

Is Summit Place West in a walkable area?

Summit Place West has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Summit Place West?

According to IN state health department records, Summit Place West's license number is 25-011840-1.

When does Summit Place West's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Summit Place West's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Summit Place West?

Summit Place West's occupancy is 70%.

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