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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

University Heights Health and Living Community

Indianapolis, IndianaMedicare inspection record
(317) 885-7050

About University Heights Health and Living Community

University Heights Health and Living Community brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Indianapolis families seeking compassionate, expert care. Our team in Indianapolis, Indiana combines medical expertise with a genuine commitment to recovery and dignity, helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans.

Community at a glance

Capacity

176 residents

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1380 E COUNTY LINE RD S, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

(317) 885-7050

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 12, 2026, state inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Indiana average is 7.2).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 21 minutes with each resident a day, below the Indiana average of 3 hours 41 minutes.

Medicare has not fined University Heights Health and Living Community in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 21 minutesBelow the Indiana average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day30 minutesBelow the Indiana average
Nursing staff who left in the past year50%Above the Indiana average

Inspections

15 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 12, 2026 · Standard inspection · 1 citation

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 25, 2026

June 6, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 2, 2025
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 2, 2025
November 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 25, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 25, 2024
August 27, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 18, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 18, 2024
May 23, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 10, 2024
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 10, 2024
December 5, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 23, 2023
  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 18, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - County
Legal business name
Riverview Hospital
Medicare-certified beds
176
Average residents per day
125
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
February 21, 1989
Part of a chain
Cardon & Associates, 19 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
155327

Location

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1380 E COUNTY LINE RD SIndianapolis, IN 46227

12 other communities within 10 miles

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Questions about University Heights Health and Living Community

How did University Heights Health and Living Community do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 12, 2026 and cited 1 health deficiency. The Indiana average is 7.2.

How much nursing care does each resident get at University Heights Health and Living Community?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 21 minutes with each resident per day, including 30 minutes from registered nurses. 50% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has University Heights Health and Living Community been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against University Heights Health and Living Community in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Indianapolis Skilled Nursing in Indiana Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026