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Discovery Commons at College Park
Independent Living · Indianapolis, IN
Exterior view of the Discovery Commons at College Park building Bright lobby area with seating and large windows Bright common area with large windows and furniture Cozy resident room with comfortable bedding and decor

Discovery Commons at College Park

Independent Living · Indianapolis, IN
8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268 View map
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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.

Facility Direct Line (317) 872-4567
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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 #47 / 127Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 47th out of 127 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #90 / 221Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 90th out of 221 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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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About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Patio
Balcony

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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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.
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.
The Forum at the Crossing
IL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
30
Facility 30
IN AVG 138
Rank #126 / 128
Yes
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 37
Rank #89 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
IN AVG 12
Rank #14 / 127
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #21 / 120
A+Larry DiersingSnh Indy Tenant LLCChristina Johnson5
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 4
Rank #9 / 116
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 33
Rank #15 / 116
1.4
Facility 1.4
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #54 / 116
Traditions at Solana
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 138
Rank #40 / 128
Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 37
Rank #165 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #82 / 127
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #70 / 120
-Ty WarnerVop Solana LLCShavonda Taylor8
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 4
Rank #9 / 116
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 33
Rank #15 / 116
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #25 / 116
Independence Village of Zionsville West (Anson)
IL
AL
MC
Zionsville (Whitestown)
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 138
Rank #95 / 128
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 37
Rank #82 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 12
Rank #28 / 127
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #65 / 120
A+James Gepp Jr.6800 Central Tenant LLCTawanna Youree8
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 4
Rank #32 / 116
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 33
Rank #34 / 116
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #68 / 116
Traditions at North Willow
IL
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Washington Township)
160
Facility 160
IN AVG 138
Rank #33 / 128
Yes
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 37
Rank #59 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #82 / 127
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #47 / 120
-Nathan MilliganSabra Midwest Operations III, LLCJulie Bowen7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 4
Rank #32 / 116
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 33
Rank #17 / 116
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #40 / 116
Discovery Commons at College Park
IL
Indianapolis (College Park)-Yes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 37
Rank #90 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 12
Rank #47 / 127
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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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Indiana

Discovery Commons at College Park is in Indianapolis, Indiana. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IN specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home & community support

Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver (former A&D for age 60+)

Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver

Eligibility

General
Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver serves eligible people age 60 or older; people age 59 or younger use the separate Health and Wellness Waiver. Both require applicable Medicaid and waiver eligibility.
IN specifics
A&D split on July 1, 2024.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community services as an alternative to nursing-facility care; coverage is based on each successor waiver and assessed service plan.
In-home & community support

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Income limit
No income limit; income-based cost sharing may apply.
Asset limit
$250,000 asset ceiling with an additional $20,000 exclusion from countable assets; asset-based cost sharing may apply.

Eligibility

General
Applicants age 60 or older or with a disability who are at risk of losing independence; CHOICE cannot replace other available funding for the same needs.
IN specifics
Administered through Indiana Area Agencies on Aging.

What it provides

  • Home/community supports such as adult day services; homemaker services and respite; according to the approved plan.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Indiana)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Returning home

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Indiana Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Eligibility

General
Residents of a qualifying institution for at least 60 consecutive days who have Indiana Medicaid at least one day before discharge, can be served safely in the community and qualify for a partnering funding program.

What it provides

  • Transition assistance; help finding housing and arranging medical; rehabilitation and home-health supports; followed by case management during a 365-day participation period.
Residential care support

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Income limit
The Division of Family Resources assesses income and resident liability.

Eligibility

General
Residents accepted by RCAP in contracted licensed residential-care facilities or county homes, with care needs appropriate for residential care.
IN specifics
State-funded RCAP requires an approved facility contract.

What it provides

  • Assistance with room; board; laundry and care coordination at an approved per-diem rate; after any resident liability.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IN specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Commons at College Park

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Discovery Commons at College Park in?
Discovery Commons at College Park is in the College Park neighborhood of Indianapolis.
02 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.
03 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.
04 Are pets allowed at Discovery Commons at College Park?
Yes, Discovery Commons at College Park allows residents to bring their pets.
05 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.
06 What levels of care does Discovery Commons at College Park provide?
Discovery Commons at College Park offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of Discovery Commons at College Park?
Discovery Commons at College Park is located at 8810 Colby Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
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