The Forum at the Crossing

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10.9 miles from city center

Description

A proud member of the Five Star residences, The Forum at the Crossings is one of the most known senior communities in Indianapolis. The Forum boasts the quality of service and features of the community are high-quality. It’s an innovative community that has a mission to modernize the former approach to senior living by focusing on the convenience of their residents. It’s an independent living and memory care community that offers outpatient rehabilitation and respite care services. Their memory care service is considered to be one of the best and trusted communities in Indianapolis. The Forum at the Crossing is definitely a reliable choice for many families, as they ensure that their loved ones are well-taken care of in the professional and elegant community.

As a Five Star Residences community, life at the Forum at the Crossing all is centered on a continuum of care a team of friendly staff, they offer senior care service like no other. From delicious meals served any time of the day to fun activities open for everyone, they always strive to provide whatever is it you will need. Residential life is all about the amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, social events, 24-hour concierge, hair salon, library, and restaurant-style dining that make the environment a place where friendships and memories bloom. They also honor veterans who live in their community through their Wall of Honor that celebrates their effort and experience. Visitation is open anytime where overnight stays are allowed.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Dining Services

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Type of Care Available

Independent Living Memory Care Respite Care

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.

Indiana CHOICE

CHOICE Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits

Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Indiana SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.