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Traditions of Columbus
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbus, IN
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Traditions of Columbus

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbus, IN
4300 West Goeller Blvd, Columbus, IN 47201 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Traditions of Columbus

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Traditions of Columbus is a 117-bed licensed senior living community at 4300 West Goeller Blvd in Columbus, Indiana. Operated by Traditions Management and administered by Stacey Gallardo, the community serves Bartholomew County with independent living garden homes, assisted living apartments, and a secure memory care neighborhood.

The community operates under a state-licensed model, providing 24-hour medical oversight and localized healthcare coordination for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents. While the facility does not participate in the federal CMS star rating system, current 2026 filings show that the community maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard health surveys. Occupancy is approximately 77%, which trends above state benchmarks and reflects steady regional demand. For eligible residents, the facility accepts the Indiana Medicaid PathWays for Aging Waiver (formerly A&D), the CHOICE Program, and the Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP).

Licensed nurses and certified aides are available 24/7 to manage medication administration, blood-glucose monitoring, and insulin management. The clinical team coordinates on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies in a dedicated therapy room to support functional recovery and mobility. Memory care services utilize the “Varietas” program, which incorporates sensory engagement and structured daily routines tailored to residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. This resident-centered approach earned the community Pinnacle Customer Experience Awards in 2022 and 2023.

The campus features garden homes for independent seniors and apartments equipped with kitchenettes and individual climate controls. All-inclusive monthly services cover restaurant-style dining with guest meal options, weekly housekeeping, and in-unit laundry. Common areas include a movie theater, a billiards lounge, an arts and crafts center, and Dakim cognitive-training stations.

Residents also benefit from secure outdoor communal gardens with raised beds and a dog park. A full-time life-enrichment team organizes daily programs ranging from fitness classes to happy hours, while scheduled transportation is provided for medical appointments and shopping trips.

Those seeking a community with high occupancy and recognized excellence in customer experience may find this setting appropriate. Prospective residents should contact the administration directly to discuss current medication audit protocols and schedule a tour to assess the 2026 quality performance and memory care neighborhoods firsthand.

Facility Direct Line (812) 552-0500
Facility Direct Line (812) 552-0500
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Bed community size
117-bed community Rank #179 / 432Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 432 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #134 / 410Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 410 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: 68 / 100 Rank #81 / 552Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 552 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #125 / 422Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 422 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 422. 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.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
90 / 117
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Awards

Pinnacle 2022
Pinnacle 2023

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2027
License Number25-015179-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Traditions of Columbus is legally operated by Sabra Midwest Operations Vii, LLC, and administered by Stacey Gallardo.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
117 units
Total beds
117 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesState-of-the-art security features, emergency call system in each apartment.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingAmy Moore

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(812) 799-1260

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Spaces & Services
ActivitiesScheduled trips and outings, planned recreational activities
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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 6 deficiencies 3 complaints 16 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.

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

Rank #41 / 393 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 41st out of 393 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 393 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: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (38% 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. 636 This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 83% better Rank #42 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 42nd out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 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 inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.41.9 This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 79% better Rank #8 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 8th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 318 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. 1619 This facility has had 16% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (16 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 16% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 57 This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 31%37% This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (31% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 6% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1613 This facility has had 23% more inspections than the Indiana average (16 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more

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. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #101 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 101st out of 290 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 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. 0.81.3 This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better
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Frequently Asked Questions about Traditions of Columbus

Who is the Director of Nursing at Traditions of Columbus?

Amy Moore is the Director of Nursing at Traditions of Columbus.

Who is the owner of Traditions of Columbus?

Traditions of Columbus is legally operated by Sabra Midwest Operations Vii, LLC, and administered by Stacey Gallardo.

Is Traditions of Columbus in a walkable area?

Traditions of Columbus has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Traditions of Columbus?

According to IN state health department records, Traditions of Columbus's license number is 25-015179-1.

When does Traditions of Columbus's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Traditions of Columbus's license expires on June 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Traditions of Columbus?

Traditions of Columbus's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Traditions of Columbus been in business?

Traditions of Columbus has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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