Discovery Commons at College Park

Discovery Commons at College Park

Overview of Discovery Commons at College Park

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #94 / 338Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 338 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #205 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 205th out of 466 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.
42 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 — 1.18 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-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. 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
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
160
Facility 160
IN AVG 122
Rank #66 / 341
Yes
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 38
Rank #142 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #151 / 324
-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
IL
AL
MC
Danville
141
Facility 141
IN AVG 122
Rank #98 / 341
No
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 38
Rank #327 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #50 / 338
42.6%
Facility 42.6%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #295 / 324
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
Independence Village of Zionsville West (Anson)
IL
AL
MC
Zionsville (Whitestown)
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 122
Rank #237 / 341
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 38
Rank #181 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #50 / 338
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #193 / 324
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
The Forum at the Crossing
IL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
30
Facility 30
IN AVG 122
Rank #337 / 341
Yes
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 38
Rank #201 / 466
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IN AVG 8
Rank #21 / 338
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #54 / 324
A+Larry DiersingSnh Indy Tenant LLCChristina Johnson3
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 290
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 36
Rank #50 / 318
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #166 / 309
Discovery Commons at College Park
IL
Indianapolis (College Park)-Yes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 38
Rank #205 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 8
Rank #94 / 338
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Indiana

Discovery Commons at College Park is located in Indianapolis, 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 Discovery Commons at College Park

What neighborhood is Discovery Commons at College Park in?

Discovery Commons at College Park is in the College Park neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Is Discovery Commons at College Park in a walkable area?

Discovery Commons at College Park has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Discovery Commons at College Park been in business?

Discovery Commons at College Park has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Discovery Commons at College Park?

Yes, Discovery Commons at College Park allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Discovery Commons at College Park?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Discovery Commons at College Park in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Discovery Commons at College Park?

Discovery Commons at College Park is located at 8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

What is the phone number of Discovery Commons at College Park?

(317) 872-4567 will put you in contact with the team at Discovery Commons at College Park.

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