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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 26 independent living communities in Indianapolis, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in IN
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Indianapolis, IN our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in Indianapolis, IN.
26 homes
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Complaints the state investigated and upheld, as published in the state record.
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.
Summit Place West
IL
AL
RC
Indianapolis
60
Facility 60
IN AVG 138
Rank #117 / 129
No
34
Facility 34
IN AVG 37
Rank #115 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #47 / 120
-April SwallowsMagnolia Health Systems Ix , IncApril SwallowsB-5
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #32 / 117
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 36
Rank #48 / 118
3.6
Facility 3.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #107 / 118
The Commons on Meridian
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis
102
Facility 102
IN AVG 138
Rank #84 / 129
Yes
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 37
Rank #153 / 222
Apartments
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
48.0%
Facility 48.0%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #94 / 120
-Griffin BilskieResidential Care Xvi, LLCKendra TrappC+10
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #88 / 117
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #41 / 118
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #59 / 118
Bloom at German Church
IL
ADC
AL
RC
Indianapolis (East Warren)
66
Facility 66
IN AVG 138
Rank #115 / 129
Yes
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 37
Rank #203 / 222
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #21 / 120
-Kimberly LingleBloomfield Senior Living Of Glen, LLCJennifer SmithC3
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #32 / 117
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 36
Rank #63 / 118
7.7
Facility 7.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #118 / 118
Hoosier Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Indianapolis
462
Facility 462
IN AVG 138
Rank #1 / 129
Yes
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 37
Rank #221 / 222
-
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #55 / 128
--Mindy KantzBhi Senior Living, IncAnna Marie WeaverC14
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #32 / 117
41
Facility 41
IN AVG 36
Rank #98 / 118
2.9
Facility 2.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #99 / 118
Marquette Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (Westchester Estates)
134
Facility 134
IN AVG 138
Rank #57 / 129
Yes
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 37
Rank #149 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
IN AVG 12
Rank #6 / 128
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #81 / 120
A+Jeffrey CoxRetirement Living IncAlicia Taylor?22
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #72 / 117
48
Facility 48
IN AVG 36
Rank #104 / 118
2.2
Facility 2.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #86 / 118
American Village
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Indianapolis (Canterbury-Chatard)
229
Facility 229
IN AVG 138
Rank #14 / 129
No
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 37
Rank #21 / 222
-
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 12
Rank #15 / 128
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #79 / 120
A+Gina CouchHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyNikki Ferguson?31
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
Rank #106 / 117
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 36
Rank #117 / 118
2.9
Facility 2.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #99 / 118
Altenheim Family-first Senior Living
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (Perry Township)
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 138
Rank #100 / 129
No
24
Facility 24
IN AVG 37
Rank #142 / 222
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97.5%
Facility 97.5%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #3 / 120
ADaniel W. Moore--A+----
Westminster Village North
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Indianapolis (Lawrence-Fort Ben-Oaklandon)
299
Facility 299
IN AVG 138
Rank #6 / 129
Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 37
Rank #166 / 222
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
66.2%
Facility 66.2%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #56 / 120
-Ruth FuchsHancock Regional HospitalFarah Thomas?19
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #72 / 117
49
Facility 49
IN AVG 36
Rank #105 / 118
2.6
Facility 2.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #95 / 118
St Augustine Home for the Aged
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Indianapolis
41
Facility 41
IN AVG 138
Rank #124 / 129
No
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 37
Rank #176 / 222
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #27 / 120
-Steven StillLittle Sisters Of The Poor Of Indianapolis IncGina Mack?13
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #9 / 117
33
Facility 33
IN AVG 36
Rank #87 / 118
2.5
Facility 2.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #91 / 118
Discovery Commons at College Park
IL
Indianapolis (College Park)
-Yes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 37
Rank #91 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 12
Rank #48 / 128
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 26 analyzed for Indianapolis. See how we rank facilities

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Summit Place West

55 Mission Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46214
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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.

Phone: (317) 244-2600

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The Commons on Meridian

8549 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Experience a better quality of life with The Commons on Meridian, an astounding community in Indianapolis, IN, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and outpatient therapy. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team helping with their daily activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are also conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. With all-day restaurant-style dining, residents delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Pharmacy services and transportation are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is ideal for those needing assistance in their daily activities to live comfortably in their golden years.

Phone: (317) 253-2020

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Bloom at German Church

2250 Harvest Moon Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46229
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Located within a serene 3-acre plot, Bloom at German Church offers a warm and welcoming environment tailored for seniors. Under family ownership, this senior living community embodies a culture of care and support, encouraging residents to explore their potential and embark on a journey of self-discovery. The well-maintained facility provides a safe haven for seniors to thrive, with 24-hour security and dedicated support staff ensuring their well-being.

From diabetes care to emergency response services, the community offers comprehensive healthcare support, including access to physicians, therapists, podiatrists, psychologists, and on-site rehabilitation. Residents can enjoy peaceful moments in the library bathed in natural light or unwind in the secured outdoor courtyard. With amenities like a chapel, activity center, and semi-private apartments, Bloom at German Church creates a nurturing and secure environment where seniors can confidently embrace assisted living services, participate in adult day programs, or enjoy respite care, knowing they are in capable and caring hands.

Phone: (317) 891-1508

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Hoosier Village

5355 Soapberry Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Hoosier Village is the newest neighborhood in Indianapolis that is currently the in-demand senior living community in the city. The independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation community has ensured an upscale and hassle-free lifestyle for its residents. The community is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. Hoosier Village is the ideal place for seniors looking for a vibrant environment with exceptional quality of service. 
Hoosier Village ensures that residents are comfortable during their stay. Independent living residents get to choose from a list of cottage options to reside in; however, some can choose to live in an apartment just as with assisted living and skilled nursing residents. All-inclusive and comprehensive features of the community are designed for convenience and fast recovery for all seniors. 

Phone: (317) 873-3349

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Marquette Senior Living

8140 Township Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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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.

Phone: (317) 875-9700

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American Village

2026 E 54Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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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.

Phone: (317) 253-6950

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Altenheim Family-first Senior Living

3525 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
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Altenheim Family-First Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Indianapolis, IN. The community is in the Perry Township neighborhood and has 87 beds. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels in one community may make Altenheim Family-First Senior Living a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy, while scheduled transportation provides community-arranged rides.

Starting prices are $2,455 for independent living, $2,500 for assisted living, $5,130 for memory care, and $348 for skilled nursing. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Phone: (317) 788-4261

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Westminster Village North

11050 Presbyterian Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46236
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Westminster Village North occupies a 299-bed campus on Presbyterian Drive in Indianapolis’s Lawrence-Fort Ben-Oaklandon neighborhood, operated by Hancock Regional Hospital. The facility spans four levels of care: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, making it one of the broader care-continuum options in the area. The neighborhood itself is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 16, so residents and visiting families should plan accordingly.

Occupancy sits at 66%, with 198 of 299 beds filled. The average length of stay is 136 days, which puts the facility at the intersection of post-acute recovery and longer-term residential living. It’s the kind of community where short-stay rehabilitation residents share a building with people who’ve been there for years.

Nursing care totals 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day: 1 hour 47 minutes from nurse aides, 28 minutes each from LPN/LVNs and RNs. Executive Director Ruth Fuchs, Medical Director David Tetrick, and Director of Nursing Farah Thomas lead the facility’s clinical and operational teams.

The dining program is a genuine differentiator. Restaurant-style meals with chef-inspired cuisine, a Starbucks Café, a Bistro, and structured accommodations for special dietary needs add up to more than most nursing home profiles show. The Culinary Offerings program and Life Enrichment program give formal shape to the food and activities sides of daily life. Fitness and wellness centers and landscaped walking trails round out the amenities.

State inspections have historically focused on medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. At 299 beds with a hospital operator, a full care continuum, and an amenity package that leans noticeably upmarket, Westminster Village North is positioned for residents who want institutional depth alongside lifestyle-oriented services.

Phone: (317) 823-6841

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St Augustine Home for the Aged

2345 W 86Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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St Augustine Home for the Aged operates out of Indianapolis, IN, with independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living, and nursing home care on the license. Assisted living takes the daily tasks. Independent living takes none of them and supplies private quarters plus community services.

Forty-one beds place this at the smaller end, a quieter scale where the same faces recur. Somebody who wants that scale is the fit.

Medicare and private pay are the two accepted routes, one for covered skilled care and one for paying your own way. Steven Still is the administrator, and Little Sisters Of The Poor Of Indianapolis operates the home.

Phone: (317) 415-5767

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Discovery Commons at College Park

8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Discovery Commons at College Park is an independent living community located at 8810 Colby Boulevard in the College Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. Under the leadership of CEO Richard Hutchison, the three-story development has been operating for seven years.

The property provides maintenance-free senior housing in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment configurations. Designed for active older adults who do not require integrated medical care or daily personal assistance, the community features an on-site beauty salon and barber shop, regular fitness programs, and scheduled recreation schedules.

The campus is pet-friendly and operates as a private-pay facility that is not CMS-certified. Sited roughly 1.2 miles from Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, the property holds a walk score of 42, indicating a car-dependent neighborhood where the community’s local transportation service supports daily errands.

Interested individuals can contact the Colby Boulevard administrative desk directly to confirm current apartment availability, review monthly fees, or coordinate a property visit.

Phone: (317) 872-4567

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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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Independent Living in Indianapolis at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 31/ 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: 132The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Indianapolis, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 26 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.

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