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Best Independent Living in Indianapolis, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 22 independent living communities in Indianapolis, IN using Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IN
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Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Indianapolis, IN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 136The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Indianapolis, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The Forum at the Crossing
IL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
30
Facility 30
IN AVG 116
Rank #431 / 435
Yes
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 37
Rank #257 / 587
1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 8
Rank #24 / 407
83.3% A+Larry DiersingSnh Indy Tenant LLCChristina Johnson
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 83
Rank #38 / 392
3
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 293
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 36
Rank #42 / 317
1.4
Facility 1.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #133 / 317
St Augustine Home for the Aged
IL
NH
AL
SNF
Indianapolis
41
Facility 41
IN AVG 116
Rank #418 / 435
No
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 37
Rank #439 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
78.0% -Steven StillLittle Sisters Of The Poor Of Indianapolis IncGina Mack
83
Facility 83
IN AVG 83
Rank #154 / 392
2
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 293
45
Facility 45
IN AVG 36
Rank #201 / 317
3.5
Facility 3.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #317 / 317
Independence Village of Zionsville West (Anson)
IL
AL
MC
Zionsville (Whitestown)
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 116
Rank #283 / 435
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 37
Rank #233 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #58 / 407
62.6% A+James Gepp Jr.6800 Central Tenant LLCTawanna Youree
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 83
Rank #71 / 392
7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #45 / 293
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #80 / 317
1.6
Facility 1.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #104 / 317
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (Perry Township)
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 116
Rank #293 / 435
No
24
Facility 24
IN AVG 37
Rank #366 / 587
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Traditions at Solana
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 116
Rank #87 / 435
Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 37
Rank #420 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
56.7% -Ty WarnerVop Solana LLCShavonda Taylor
98
Facility 98
IN AVG 83
Rank #10 / 392
7
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 293
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 36
Rank #42 / 317
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #38 / 317
Marquette Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (Westchester Estates)
134
Facility 134
IN AVG 116
Rank #128 / 435
Yes
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 37
Rank #384 / 587
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
IN AVG 8
Rank #9 / 407
92.5% A+Jeffrey CoxRetirement Living IncAlicia Taylor
76
Facility 76
IN AVG 83
Rank #248 / 392
13
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 293
47
Facility 47
IN AVG 36
Rank #205 / 317
2.1
Facility 2.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #190 / 317
American Village
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Indianapolis (Canterbury-Chatard)
229
Facility 229
IN AVG 116
Rank #18 / 435
No
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 37
Rank #71 / 587
-
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 8
Rank #24 / 407
53.3% A+Gina CouchHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyNikki Ferguson
69
Facility 69
IN AVG 83
Rank #349 / 392
18
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
Rank #254 / 293
142
Facility 142
IN AVG 36
Rank #310 / 317
4.6
Facility 4.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #288 / 317
Discovery Commons at College Park
IL
Indianapolis (College Park)
-Yes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 37
Rank #261 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 8
Rank #107 / 407
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The Crossings at Banta Pointe
IL
AL
RC
Indianapolis (Linden Wood)
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 116
Rank #312 / 435
Yes
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 37
Rank #375 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
57.1% -Timothy CooperFive Star Forest Creek LLCAlicia Coleman
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 83
Rank #110 / 392
10
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 293
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #91 / 317
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #73 / 317
Traditions at North Willow
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
160
Facility 160
IN AVG 116
Rank #71 / 435
Yes
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 37
Rank #188 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 69.4% -Libby MellingerSabra Midwest Operations III, LLCJulie Bowen
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 83
Rank #38 / 392
7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #45 / 293
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #48 / 317
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #48 / 317
Westside Garden Plaza
IL
AL
Indianapolis (Chapel Hill / Ben Davis)
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 116
Rank #87 / 435
Yes
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 37
Rank #467 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 8
Rank #46 / 407
47.3% A+Daniel FinkWestside Limited PartnershipCrystal Elswick
77
Facility 77
IN AVG 83
Rank #234 / 392
8
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 293
93
Facility 93
IN AVG 36
Rank #284 / 317
9.3
Facility 9.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #308 / 317
Hoosier Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Indianapolis
462
Facility 462
IN AVG 116
Rank #1 / 435
No
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 37
Rank #546 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
0-Mindy KantzBhi Senior Living, IncAnna Marie Weaver
79
Facility 79
IN AVG 83
Rank #214 / 392
4
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #45 / 293
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 36
Rank #203 / 317
3.3
Facility 3.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #306 / 317
Spring Mill Meadows
IL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Indianapolis (North Willow Farms)
130
Facility 130
IN AVG 116
Rank #140 / 435
No
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 37
Rank #81 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
63.8% A+Cynthia TarbuttonHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyErin Tucker-Stone
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 83
Rank #334 / 392
15
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #230 / 293
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 36
Rank #228 / 317
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #190 / 317
Bloom At Eagle Creek
IL
AL
RC
Indianapolis (Snacks / Guion Creek)
58
Facility 58
IN AVG 116
Rank #383 / 435
Yes
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 37
Rank #299 / 587
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed- 94.8% -Michael MccoskeyBloomfield Senior Living Of Park, LLCMelissa Robinson
90
Facility 90
IN AVG 83
Rank #82 / 392
3
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 293
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 36
Rank #104 / 317
3.4
Facility 3.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #250 / 317
Bloom at German Church
IL
ADC
AL
RC
Indianapolis (East Warren)
66
Facility 66
IN AVG 116
Rank #356 / 435
Yes
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 37
Rank #497 / 587
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed- 81.8% -Kimberly LingleBloomfield Senior Living Of Glen, LLCJennifer Smith
88
Facility 88
IN AVG 83
Rank #99 / 392
3
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #45 / 293
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 36
Rank #134 / 317
7.7
Facility 7.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #283 / 317
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The Forum at the Crossing

8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Overview of The Forum at the Crossing

A proud member of the Five Star residences, The Forum at the Crossings is one of the most known senior communities in Indianapolis. The Forum boasts the quality of service and features of the community are high-quality. It’s an innovative community that has a mission to modernize the former approach to senior living by focusing on the convenience of their residents. It’s an independent living and memory care community that offers outpatient rehabilitation and respite care services. Their memory care service is considered to be one of the best and trusted communities in Indianapolis. The Forum at the Crossing is definitely a reliable choice for many families, as they ensure that their loved ones are well-taken care of in the professional and elegant  community.

As a Five Star Residences community, life at The Forum at the Crossing all is centered on a continuum of care a team of friendly staff, they offer senior care service like no other. From delicious meals served any time of the day to fun activities open for everyone, they always strive to provide whatever is it you will need. Residential life is all about the amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour concierge, hair salon, library, and restaurant-style dining that make the environment a place where friendships and memories bloom. They also honor veterans who live in their community through their Wall of Honor that celebrates their effort and experience. Visitation is open anytime where overnight stays are allowed. 

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Overview of St Augustine Home for the Aged

St Augustine Home for the Aged is a faith-based nursing home located at 2345 W 86th Street on the west side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis, the 41-bed facility accommodates Medicare and private pay options. Because the community focuses on long-term placement, residents stay for an average of 654 days.

The care model delivers an average of 7 hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides providing 6 hours and 35 minutes of that total. Geographically, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent and has a walkability score of 13 out of 100, meaning errands cannot be easily completed on foot. From a regulatory perspective, state inspections have focused on medication management practices and documentation accuracy, with the facility utilizing corrective action plans to manage these administrative areas.

Prospective representatives can reach out to the home’s administration to ask about the faith-based programming, check on current bed availability, or schedule an on-site visit.

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Overview of Independence Village of Zionsville West (anson)

Conveniently located in Zionsville, IN, Independence Village of Zionsville West (Anson) is a reliable senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents can comfortably retire in their snug and well-designed apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, all with the convenience of housekeeping services. A professionally trained care team is available to offer 24-hour support and care, complemented with a round-the-clock response system.

Residents are guaranteed to receive all the care they require with various services like assistance with activities of daily living, medication assistance, companion care, mobility assistance, and more. The community offers a wide variety of thoughtfully curated activities, events, and programs for a vibrant way of life that fosters new connections, learnings, and life enrichment. With nutritious meals, extensive services, and welcoming neighbors, residents at Independence Village of Zionsville West (Anson) are guaranteed to live comfortably and vibrantly.

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Overview of Altenheim Family-First Senior Living

Over 32 acres of friendly and beautiful environment, Altenheim is definitely a nurturing community for families. They offer an array of services as an independent living facility with assisted living and memory care options. They follow a philosophy called Family-first, which dates way back to 1977 when CarDon & Associates was first established. This community group now extends throughout south-central Indiana and has involved all members to prioritize each resident’s personal care. They ensure that residents are able to feel a sense of comfort and joy with their time at the community, as well as opportunities to socialize, enjoy, and learn– considering that it’s a community with a stimulating environment.

Altenheim promotes an oasis-kind of escape found in their own community. The community has a list of services that puts the well-being of residents first– personalized care plan with assessment and development; 24-hour nursing services available everyday; social, cultural, and educational activities and programs. Community amenities and features include emergency response system, paved walking paths, chapel with organ, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and linen services, laundry services, and restaurant-style dining rooms– to name a few of the services they offer to make the lives of each resident hassle-free.

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Traditions at Solana

7721 Battery Pointe Way, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Overview of Traditions at Solana

Traditions at Solana is not just a place to live; it is a thriving community that offers a range of living options tailored to seniors’ unique needs. With their specialized memory care services and well-appointed assisted living apartments, they provide a nurturing and supportive environment for residents. Highly trained staff members create a warm and engaging atmosphere where residents can thrive. With a focus on personalized care, therapeutic activities, and specialized programs, the home offers a safe and comforting haven for those living with memory loss.
At Traditions at Solana, the well-being and happiness of residents are of utmost importance. They foster a sense of community through engaging activities, social events, and personalized care plans. Whether it’s participating in memory care-focused programs or enjoying the convenience and comfort of premier living spaces, residents can truly experience a fulfilling and enriched lifestyle.

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Marquette Senior Living

8140 Township Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Overview of Marquette Senior Living

Marquette Senior Living has been running in Indianapolis for 47 years now, and it’s not just one type of care, it spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term nursing all on the same campus. It’s a mid-rise, 134-bed. Walk Score comes in at 22, car-dependent; this is a neighborhood where you’re driving for pretty much everything.

Occupancy sits at 93% right now, 124 of the 134 beds filled, and the average stay runs about 97 days. Rehabilitation services and respite care are both available, backed by staffing that runs around the clock. Here’s the number that actually matters for comparison purposes: total nursing care comes out to 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident, per day. On-site healthcare runs through the Lynne O’Day Clinic, so residents aren’t leaving campus for basic medical support.

Physically, there’s a fitness center, courtyards, landscaped gardens, and a handful of dining options. The aquatic center alone is 14,000 square feet, which is a genuinely sizable amenity for a senior living campus, and the Marquette Athletic Center adds another dedicated fitness space on top of that.

On oversight: inspections here have tended to center on medication management, fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, environmental safety, and care planning documentation. Those are the standard areas regulators look at across nursing homes, not unique to this one.

Medicare and private pay are both accepted. What Marquette adds up to is a genuine continuum-of-care campus with nearly five decades behind it, high occupancy, and nursing hours that hold up well, the kind of place built for a family that wants room to move between care levels without starting over somewhere new each time.

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Overview of American Village

A community that is filled with a professional and dedicated care staff who strive to make a difference in their residents’ lives, American Village offers a continuum of nursing home services– respite care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation; as well as focusing on assisted living and memory care service. The elegant nursing home is a resident-centered community, where residents can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. American Village strives in ensuring an excellent level of hospital-like service in a comfortable homey environment.
Services at the nursing home are interdisciplinary, focusing on the specific healing process for each resident: outpatient therapy, long-term care, and short-term care; activities and programs focus on functional communication, cognitive skills, and physical movement. As convenience is the heart of their service, medical services and physicians are available in the community.

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Overview of Discovery Commons at College Park

Discovery Commons at College Park is in Indianapolis’s College Park neighborhood, seven years into operation at 8810 Colby Blvd, about 1.18 miles from Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. The three-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and it is independent living; no skilled nursing, no memory care, no assisted living on campus. CEO Mr. Richard Hutchison oversees the community.

The Walk Score is 42, which is technically somewhat walkable but practically means most trips need a car. The community’s transportation services pick up some of that slack. Fitness and recreation programming is available on-site, and the community allows pets. The facility mentions salon and barber services.

Discovery Commons is also not CMS-certified, so Medicare and Medicaid are not in play here. Families working through coverage questions will need to explore Indiana state assistance programs or plan around private pay.

For active older adults who want apartment-style independent living near a hospital, with a pet-friendly policy and fitness options built in, this community covers the basics in a northwest Indianapolis location that is workable even if it is not especially walkable.

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Overview of The Crossings at Banta Pointe

A very charming senior living community that offers a wide range of assisted living options with several floor plans available, Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe is able to create a home-like atmosphere where families can spend quality time together. They offer assisted living, independent living, and outpatient rehabilitation, with respite care services. As the name suggests, Five Star Residences offers high-quality senior-living experience that is established through their excellent service that many families from all over the country acclaim. A proud member of the Five Star Residences, Banta Pointe offers a stress-free senior living lifestyle for you and your pet. 
Life at the Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe offers modern amenities and friendly staff, they offer senior care service like no other. From delicious meals served any time of the day, to fun activities open for everyone, they always strive to provide everything you will need. Residential life is all about the amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour concierge, hair salon, library, and restaurant-style dining that make the environment a place where friendships and memories bloom. They also honor veterans who live in their community through their Wall of Honor that celebrates their effort and experience. 

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Overview of Traditions at North Willow

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.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Indianapolis, IN

What is the average cost of independent living in Indianapolis, IN?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Indianapolis, IN is approximately $1,852. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Indianapolis, IN?

Independent living in Indianapolis, IN typically ranges from $602 - $4,521 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 22 independent living communities in Indianapolis, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Indianapolis, IN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Indianapolis, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Indianapolis, IN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.