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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 99th out of 267 homes in Indiana.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 2m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #54 / 267Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 267 homes in Indiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Indiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Westside Garden Plaza is legally operated by Westside Limited Partnership, and administrated by Daniel Fink.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 414 / 552 / 826 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 93 | 36 | This facility has 158% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (93 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 158% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2001.
| 3.7 | 1.4 | This facility has 164% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.7 vs. IN avg 1.4).↑ 164% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 9.3 | 1.9 | This facility has 389% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9.3 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 389% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 10 | 19 | This facility has 47% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (10 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 47% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 50% | 37% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 38% better |
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2001.
| 0.1 | 0.2 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.1 vs. IN avg 0.2).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 8 | 8 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 8).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 7, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to medication administration, staff training on dementia care, resident safety including bedrail use, and investigation/documentation of abuse allegations. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated or found no deficiencies, except for one substantiated complaint involving medication administration and self-medication safety issues. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement over time, with recent complaint investigations and follow-up visits indicating compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIndiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Indiana average 25
Indiana average 4.12
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
51 of 76 citations resulted from standard inspections; 22 of 76 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 76 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
1
67% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jul 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 22, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
May 21, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Westside Garden Plaza is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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9.3 miles from city center
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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
1449338% better than Indiana averageIndiana average ratio: 0.00:1
0% compared with Indiana averageIndiana average: 7.7 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
191 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 0 | 44 | 12,942 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,872 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4,664 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,318 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,568 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,558 | 75 | 82% | 6.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,065 | 65 | 71% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 901 | 66 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 864 | 70 | 77% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 848 | 71 | 78% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 811 | 74 | 81% | 6.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 656 | 76 | 84% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 552 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 484 | 59 | 65% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 57 | 63% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 270 | 36 | 40% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 134 | 26 | 29% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 6 | 7% | 3.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
89Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.4
5% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.1
6% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
35% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.7%
16% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.8%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
31% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
75% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.9%
92% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
48.2%
100% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
19% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.6%
5% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.2%
18% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 79.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Westside Garden Plaza |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Indianapolis (Chapel Hill / Ben Davis) | 150 | Yes | 10 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 25 | 47.3% | A+ | Daniel Fink | Westside Limited Partnership | Crystal Elswick | 10 | 3 | 93 | 9.3 |
| Oasis at 56th |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Indianapolis (Snacks / Guion Creek) | 124 | No | 60 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8 | 68.5% | A+ | Brittany Weaver | Oasis At 56Th, LP | Erica Broaders | 14 | 7 | 47 | 3.4 |
| Avalon Senior Living – Indianapolis |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Indianapolis (Galludet) | - | No | 11 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Story Cottage |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Indianapolis (Meridian Hills/Williams Creek) | - | No | 25 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sycamore Reserve |
LSL Luxury Senior Living
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Indianapolis (Castleton) | - | No | 63 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Historical financial and operational data for Westside Garden Plaza based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Westside Garden Plaza is in the Chapel Hill / Ben Davis neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Crystal Elswick is the Director of Nursing at Westside Garden Plaza.
The legal owner and operator of Westside Garden Plaza is Westside Limited Partnership.
Westside Garden Plaza has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Westside Garden Plaza's license number is 24-005616-1.
According to IN state health department records, Westside Garden Plaza's license expires on August 31, 2025.
Westside Garden Plaza's occupancy is 47%.
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