Discovery Commons at College Park
Discovery Commons at College Park
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.
7 years in operation Rank #107 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 407 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: 42 / 100 Rank #261 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 587 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: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Richard Hutchison, CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Discovery Commons at College Park
8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 — 1.18 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)
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Discovery Commons at College Park is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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.
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.
Does Discovery Commons at College Park provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Discovery Commons at College Park is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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