Overview of Sycamore Reserve

Sycamore Reserve is a family-owned independent living community located at 8220 Craig Street in the Castleton neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. The three-story residential building serves active older adults who choose private apartment living within a maintenance-free environment.

The property provides apartment suites configured in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, with floor plans spanning roughly 420 to 1,150 square feet. On-site community amenities feature a wellness center with fitness spaces, a swimming pool, an outdoor courtyard patio, a game room, and a full-service beauty salon.

Daily community services include scheduled local transportation for medical visits or personal errands, alongside integrated wellness and recreational activities. Sited in an area with a walk score of 63, the neighborhood is moderately walkable, enabling foot access to some regional retail destinations while other trips require a vehicle.

Sycamore Reserve operates strictly as an independent senior residential community without offering clinical medical care or nursing interventions, standard health inspection citation metrics do not apply to day-to-day building operations.

Representatives can contact the Craig Street administrative team to verify current monthly rates, check floor plan availability, or coordinate a tour of the property.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #125 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactSteve Blackburn (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 423 - 520 / 577 - 873 / 853 - 1152 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 8275 Craig St, Indianapolis, IN 46250

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Indiana

Sycamore Reserve 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).
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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
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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 Sycamore Reserve

What neighborhood is Sycamore Reserve in?

Sycamore Reserve is in the Castleton neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Is Sycamore Reserve in a walkable area?

Sycamore Reserve has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Sycamore Reserve?

No, Sycamore Reserve has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Sycamore Reserve?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Sycamore Reserve in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Sycamore Reserve?

Sycamore Reserve is located at 8275 Craig St, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

What is the phone number of Sycamore Reserve?

(317) 516-5200 will put you in contact with the team at Sycamore Reserve.

Does Sycamore Reserve provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Sycamore Reserve 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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