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Traditions at North Willow
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN
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Traditions at North Willow

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN
1703 W 86Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Traditions at North Willow

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Traditions at North Willow offers service for independent living, assisted living, and memory care that is one of the trusted senior living communities in Indianapolis. Traditions at North Willow is a warm and comfortable setting for seniors in need of assistance with personal care and daily living activities. It’s a senior living home focusing on independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Traditions is a modern senior living community that is focused on blossoming the relationship between staff and residents in a secure and supportive environment. Traditions at North Willow is proud to offer something for everyone, as they understand and celebrate their unique residents. 

Residents of all living options are guaranteed to live a life of ease with the comfort and convenience found in their all-inclusive amenities and service: from restaurant-style dining to medical assistance; from restaurant-style dining to wellness programs– Traditions at North Willow provide everything seniors need. Traditions at North Willow is praised for its resort-like hospitality that is inviting to everyone that steps foot in the community.

Facility Direct Line (317) 876-2916
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
111
Bed community size
160-bed community Rank #70 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th 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: 54 / 100 Rank #188 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th 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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #199 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th 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.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
111 / 160
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Awards

2021 Best of Senior Living - SeniorAdvisor
2022 Best of Senior Living - A Place for Mom

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
License Number25-013880-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Traditions at North Willow is legally operated by Sabra Midwest Operations Iii, LLC, and administered by Libby Mellinger.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
160 units
Total beds
160 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsEmergency call system in each apartment.
Safety FeaturesState-of-the-art security features.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingJulie Bowen

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(317) 271-0104

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Dining
Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Scheduled Transportation
Patio
Walking Paths
ActivitiesScheduled trips and outings, planned recreational activities, and daily happy hour
Religious ServicesLocal church services available
Volunteer Program

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (55% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (50% below)
• Total complaints (60% below)
• Complaints per year (59% 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. 833 This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 76% better Rank #54 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 54th 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. 1.12.47 This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.1 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 55% better Rank #59 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 59th 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. 719 This facility has had 63% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 27 This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 29%58% This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (29% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 29% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 713 This facility has had 46% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% 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 2023. 0.71.7 This facility has 59% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 59% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 78 This facility has had 13% fewer complaint visits than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 13% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 363 / 394 / 508 / 718 -1,250 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Managed by Libby Mellinger

Executive Director

Libby Mellinger is the Executive Director at Traditions at North Willow. She holds certifications as an Activity Director, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Social Services Designee. Having served previously as Community Relations Director, Libby is deeply committed to creating a caring, excellent environment where residents and their families feel at home and supported with enriching options.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Traditions at North Willow

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Address 9.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Indianapolis's city center to Traditions at North Willow's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.38 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)

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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.
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
Woodland Terrace of Danville
AL
IL
MC
Danville
141
Facility 141
IN AVG 116
Rank #105 / 431
No
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 40
Rank #398 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 417
42.6%
Facility 42.6%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #377 / 410
A+Breann HigginsWell Npsl Tenant, LLCMichael Mcglasson7
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 36
Rank #97 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #131 / 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
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Traditions at North Willow 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 Traditions at North Willow

What neighborhood is Traditions at North Willow in?

Traditions at North Willow is in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Traditions at North Willow?

Julie Bowen is the Director of Nursing at Traditions at North Willow.

Who is the owner of Traditions at North Willow?

Traditions at North Willow is legally operated by Sabra Midwest Operations Iii, LLC, and administered by Libby Mellinger.

Is Traditions at North Willow in a walkable area?

Traditions at North Willow has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Traditions at North Willow?

According to IN state health department records, Traditions at North Willow's license number is 25-013880-1.

What is the occupancy rate at Traditions at North Willow?

Traditions at North Willow's occupancy is 69%.

How long has Traditions at North Willow been in business?

Traditions at North Willow has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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