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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 41 senior living communities in Indianapolis, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in IN
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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.
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.
Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
IL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Indianapolis (Eastside)
115
Facility 115
IN AVG 138
Rank #118 / 277
No
56
Facility 56
IN AVG 37
Rank #106 / 269
-
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 12
Rank #41 / 248
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #226 / 267
A+Jennifer LapsleyHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyBrittany LewisC+184734.1
Westside Garden Plaza
IL
AL
Indianapolis
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 138
Rank #40 / 129
Yes
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 37
Rank #192 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 12
Rank #25 / 128
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #96 / 120
A+Michael MillerWestside Limited PartnershipCrystal ElswickC+10
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #58 / 117
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 36
Rank #60 / 118
2.2
Facility 2.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #86 / 118
Oasis at 56th
IL
AL
Indianapolis
124No 60 Studio / 1 Bed9 68.5% A+Tauhidah DullenOasis At 56Th, LPErica BroadersD147443.1
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 Kessler
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Lake Kesslerwood)
86Yes 47 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed2 55.8% -Helga BradleyBloom At Kessler LLCAshley BoykinB32113.7
Bloom at Willow
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (College Park)
86Yes 75 Studio / Suite / 1 Bed2 55.8% -Kourtney HarveryBloom At Willow, LLCSabrina FullerC+54122.4
Five Star Residences of Clearwater
IL
AL
RC
Indianapolis (Allisonville)
81
Facility 81
IN AVG 138
Rank #110 / 129
Yes
55
Facility 55
IN AVG 37
Rank #57 / 222
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #39 / 120
-Shane PattersonFve Ec LLCShelliese StrodeC+3
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #32 / 117
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 36
Rank #53 / 118
6.7
Facility 6.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #116 / 118
The Crossings at Banta Pointe
IL
AL
RC
Indianapolis (Linden Wood)
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 138
Rank #106 / 129
Yes
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 37
Rank #146 / 222
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #69 / 120
-Timothy CooperFive Star Forest Creek LLCAlicia ColemanB-12
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #72 / 117
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #41 / 118
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #51 / 118
Bloom At Eagle Creek
IL
AL
RC
Indianapolis
58
Facility 58
IN AVG 138
Rank #119 / 129
Yes
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 37
Rank #112 / 222
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #81 / 128
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #5 / 120
-Michael MccoskeyBloomfield Senior Living Of Park, LLCMelissa RobinsonB5
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #9 / 117
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 36
Rank #46 / 118
3.4
Facility 3.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #105 / 118
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

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 41 analyzed for Indianapolis. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Westside Garden Plaza

Recognized as the Best Assisted Living and Best Independent Living from 2022-2023 by US News and World Report, Westside Garden Plaza is an esteemed senior living community set in the serene West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN, providing assisted living and independent living. Featuring beautifully crafted and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. Ease your worries with a kind and compassionate team lending extra support around the clock.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies seniors as they try out new things and rediscover passions. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Westside Garden Plaza is filled with serene spaces and incredible amenities, making it ideal for seniors to experience a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Oasis at 56th

Oasis at 56th sits in Indianapolis, about 7.5 miles out from downtown, a mid-rise building that’s been running for 8 years now. It’s 124 beds total, studios and one-bedrooms, and the Walk Score comes in at 60. Moderately walkable, a decent mix of things reachable on foot.

Occupancy sits at 69%, so 85 of the 124 beds are filled. Licensed nurses and CNAs cover staffing around the clock, and that team handles personal assistance and medication help as part of daily care, not as an extra.

Meals happen three times a day, and housekeeping and laundry are handled so residents aren’t managing that themselves. There’s a regular social and recreational activity calendar too, structured time built into the week rather than left up to chance.

State inspections at communities like this one tend to center on a consistent set of themes: medication management, infection prevention, staffing and credentials, and fall prevention. Those are the areas regulators routinely examine across assisted living, not unique to any one place.

What Oasis at 56th offers is a mid-sized assisted living setup: round-the-clock licensed nursing coverage, daily meals and housekeeping handled, and a structured activity rhythm layered on top. For a family evaluating options at this size and staffing level, that’s the actual shape of what’s here: day-to-day support backed by nursing staff who are present continuously, not just on call.

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Overview of Bloom at Eagle Creek

Tucked in Indianapolis, Bloom Senior Living at Eagle Creek stands as a valuable asset to the community since 1965. With a sprawling 5-acre plot, this senior living facility offers a cozy and maintenance-free environment where residents can truly thrive. They go beyond traditional care, providing seniors with avenues for growth, discovery, and an elevated lifestyle with their assisted living and respite care services.

The community boasts round-the-clock support staff and a robust activity calendar filled with engaging events. They prioritize residents’ health with a range of services including on-site medical professionals, beauty and barber salon services, and injections administration. The well-maintained facility also features convenient amenities such as an elevator, fitness center, game room, and a wheelchair-accessible community, ensuring residents have access to a vibrant and inclusive living space.

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Bloom at Kessler

5011 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Overview of Bloom at Kessler

Set within a sprawling 4-acre plot in the heart of Indianapolis, Bloom at Kessler is a trusted, family-owned community offering a vibrant and picturesque environment. This beautiful community provides a premier living experience, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents can truly elevate their lifestyle with a wide array of amenities and services tailored to their needs.

The home boasts a rich tapestry of conveniences, including concierge services, a dynamic activity calendar, and three delicious meals served daily. The community prioritizes residents’ well-being with 24-hour support, diabetes care, emergency response systems, and expert monitoring of diet, nutrition, and hydration. From an executive chef preparing delectable meals to convenient services like Internet, parking, and pharmacy facilities, Bloom at Kessler ensures a seamless living experience. With inviting spaces like family rooms, cafes, computer centers, and pet-friendly areas, residents can also enjoy a comfortable, enriching lifestyle in the heart of this warm community.

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Overview of Bloom at Willow

Nestled within a serene 3-acre space in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bloom at Willow offers seniors a comfortable and enriching community. With a wealth of experience in senior care, they prioritize providing residents with a secure, maintenance-free living environment. They provide assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, ensuring a comprehensive range of care options for their residents.

This community prides itself on its attentive 24-hour support staff and comprehensive services, including annual evaluations, tuberculosis testing, and functional assessments. The engaging activity calendar contributes to the vibrant atmosphere. Residents also benefit from specialized care such as diabetes management and enjoy a diverse menu prepared by an executive chef. With features like laboratory services, pharmacy facilities, and wellness programs, Bloom at Willow ensures residents have access to a wide array of resources. The community’s commitment to safety is reflected in its secure environment, featuring comfortable private apartments, a lounge, media room, and a wellness center. Bloom at Willow’s status as a family-owned and operated facility underscores their dedication to providing exceptional care and enhancing the quality of life for their residents.

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Overview of Five Star Residences of Clearwater

A proud member of the Five Star Residences community group, you can definitely count on the quality service of their Clearwater branch in Indianapolis. Five Star Residences offer independent living and assisted living, with outpatient rehabilitation service and respite care service. Your dream home in this community is located down 82nd street, a perfect location near shops, parks, and restaurants so you won’t run out of things to do and to visit. “Your life, your way, every day” you can expect to live your stay here the way you want it, and expect amazing service in a warm community that promotes true independence.

Life at the Five Star Residences of Clearwater 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 Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Situated in Indianapolis, Indiana, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stands as a dedicated nursing home community that provides essential nursing and rehabilitation services to the senior residents of the area. Strategically positioned just minutes away from Downtown Indianapolis and conveniently across from Community Hospital East, Community Nursing & Rehabilitation is a reliable choice for a range of senior care needs. Their mission is to assist senior residents in finding the right answers, practical solutions, and, above all, peace of mind. In essence, they become an extension of your family.

What sets this community apart is the profound difference that compassionate individuals make. The warmth and dedication of the staff are palpable. These professionals are more than just experts in senior care; they are driven by a heartfelt calling. Whether it’s rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, long-term support, respite care, or hospice care, this community is a pillar of senior care in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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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 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.

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Overview of The Commons on Meridian

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.

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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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Senior Living in Indianapolis at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 41/ 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: 130The 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 Senior Living in Indianapolis, IN

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 41 senior living communities in Indianapolis, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior 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 senior 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.