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.

Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #110 / 410Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #261 / 552Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: 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

Places of interest near Discovery Commons at College Park

Address 8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 — 1.18 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)

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Compare Independent Living around Indianapolis

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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HOS
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NH
RC
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229
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IN AVG 116
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No
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 40
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Facility 39
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53.3% A+Gina CouchHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyNikki Ferguson
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Facility 69
IN AVG 83
Rank #367 / 393
18
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
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91
Facility 91
IN AVG 36
Rank #309 / 318
5.1
Facility 5.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #283 / 318
Marquette Senior Living
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AL
MC
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SNF
Indianapolis (Westchester Estates)
134
Facility 134
IN AVG 116
Rank #128 / 432
Yes
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 40
Rank #384 / 552
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
IN AVG 8
Rank #10 / 410
92.5% A+Jeffrey CoxRetirement Living IncAlicia Taylor
76
Facility 76
IN AVG 83
Rank #281 / 393
13
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 290
48
Facility 48
IN AVG 36
Rank #256 / 318
3.7
Facility 3.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #245 / 318
St Augustine Home for the Aged
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NH
AL
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Indianapolis
41
Facility 41
IN AVG 116
Rank #415 / 432
No
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 40
Rank #439 / 552
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1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #134 / 410
78.0% -Steven StillLittle Sisters Of The Poor Of Indianapolis IncGina Mack
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Facility 86
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1
Facility 1
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Facility 33
IN AVG 36
Rank #207 / 318
16.5
Facility 16.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #318 / 318
The Forum at the Crossing
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MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
30
Facility 30
IN AVG 116
Rank #428 / 432
Yes
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 40
Rank #257 / 552
1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 8
Rank #25 / 410
83.3% A+Larry DiersingSnh Indy Tenant LLCChristina Johnson
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 83
Rank #41 / 393
3
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 #174 / 318
Discovery Commons at College Park
IL
Indianapolis (College Park)-Yes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 40
Rank #261 / 552
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 8
Rank #110 / 410
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Indiana

Discovery Commons at College Park is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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. Somewhat walkable. 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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