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Westside Garden Plaza
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Indianapolis, IN
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Westside Garden Plaza

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Indianapolis, IN
8616 W 10Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46234 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Recognized as the Best Assisted Living and Best Independent Living from 2022-2023 by US News and World Report, Westside Garden Plaza is an esteemed senior living community set in the serene West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN, providing assisted living and independent living. Featuring beautifully crafted and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. Ease your worries with a kind and compassionate team lending extra support around the clock.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies seniors as they try out new things and rediscover passions. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Westside Garden Plaza is filled with serene spaces and incredible amenities, making it ideal for seniors to experience a glorious retirement.

Facility Direct Line (317) 271-1020
Facility Direct Line (317) 271-1020 idohprivacyofficer@health.in.gov
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Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #87 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 433 homes in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
25 years in operation Rank #46 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #467 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 467th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
47%
Rank #358 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 358th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
71 / 150
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License Number24-005616-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Westside Garden Plaza is legally operated by Westside Limited Partnership, and administered by Daniel Fink.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
150 units
Total beds
150 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingCrystal Elswick

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax(317) 273-1448

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Garden
Wellness Center

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Since 2001 · 25 years of data 22 deficiencies 3 complaints 8 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #234 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 234th out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2001 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (70% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (39% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2236 This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 39% better Rank #279 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 279th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.81.9 This facility has 47% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 47% worse Rank #304 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 304th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 819 This facility has had 58% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 57 This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 63%37% This facility has 26 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (63% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 26% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #100 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 100th out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2001. 0.10.2 This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.1 vs. IN avg 0.2).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 88 This facility has complaint visits in line with the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 8).— At avg
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Room Sizes: 414 / 552 / 826 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 8.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Indianapolis's city center to Westside Garden Plaza's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.49 miles to nearest hospital (Kindred Hospital Indianapolis)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Westside Garden Plaza is located in Indianapolis, 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.
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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 Westside Garden Plaza

What neighborhood is Westside Garden Plaza in?

Westside Garden Plaza is in the Chapel Hill / Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Westside Garden Plaza?

Crystal Elswick is the Director of Nursing at Westside Garden Plaza.

Who is the owner of Westside Garden Plaza?

Westside Garden Plaza is legally operated by Westside Limited Partnership, and administered by Daniel Fink.

Is Westside Garden Plaza in a walkable area?

Westside Garden Plaza has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Westside Garden Plaza?

According to IN state health department records, Westside Garden Plaza's license number is 24-005616-1.

When does Westside Garden Plaza's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Westside Garden Plaza's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Westside Garden Plaza?

Westside Garden Plaza's occupancy is 47%.

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