The capital of Indiana, Indianapolis is a quintessential Midwestern city with an estimated population of 876,384. Its climate is moderate, featuring four noticeably different seasons. The city is home to many health care facilities useful to seniors, including the Indiana University Health Medical Center, which is nationally ranked in multiple specialties. Other facilities of note include Community Hospital East and Ascension St. Vincent’s. In Indianapolis, the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $7,209 per month, which is less than the national average of $7,756 per month.
Nursing home care is designed for seniors who require extensive assistance around the clock. Residents in nursing homes can receive help with daily activities such as bathing and dressing. Beyond that, nursing homes provide skilled nursing care and access to specialists like occupational therapists. Seniors who do not need that level of care may be more interested in assisted living or home health care, which costs less money.
The remainder of this guide covers nursing home costs in Indianapolis and nearby cities, the costs of other senior care types and resources that can help Indianapolis’s elderly.
5354 West 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN, 46268
4.4
(22)
"My sister is in Robin Run Village for rehab. They say she's improving. She's been there about a week and a half. They sent her there from the hospital. Their service is average. I think the staff is OK. They just do what they're told. The people a..."
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2026 E. 54th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
4.0
(27)
"I feel as if the facilities were nicely kept and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. As we took the tour, the lady that I accompanied was very impressed with the way that things looked, but was a little bit dissuaded because of the price ..."
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8616 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46234
4.0
(24)
"The Westside Village was real nice. It was close to town. Everybody was real nice there. It had good activity program with transportation, just about anything that a senior would want. They had card games going on. They like to go on trips. We ate..."
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11050 PRESBYTERIAN DRIVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46236
4.4
(15)
"Westminster Village was excellent in all respects, except that they didn't have an indoor pool. The staff is excellent in all respects. They had rooms and cottages and both were very spacious. The cottages were very nicely appointed and the rooms ..."
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8140 Township Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260
4.4
(14)
"Marquette Manor is very, very nicely appointed. They're right across the street from the medical facility so it is very convenient. They are excellent and the only drawback was that their waitlist is very long. The only issue is that they didn't f..."
READ MORE8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
4.1
(16)
"Beautiful new facility with state of the art equipment and surroundings. Bright and sunny. Wonderful attentive staff. "
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9875 Cherryleaf Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46268
3.7
(20)
"Hoosier Village is very nice community. My relative is in independent living but there's assisted living there as well. We chose this place because of the location, the reputation and the availability. Their rooms are very spacious. They have a bi..."
READ MORE3114 East 46 Th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46205
5.0
(2)
"What I like about Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Center is how they are in their work and how they keep the facility clean. When you walk in there, there's no smell like you would find at most nursing home places. It is in great condition and..."
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2140 W. 86th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46260
3.9
(14)
"Spring Mill Meadows was a very comfortable and quiet place. The staff was nice and great. The place was family home-like, nice and clean. The dining area was nice and clean, too. They will also cook for you."
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5225 W MORRIS ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46241
5.0
(1)
"Lynhurst has been a real blessing to my family! They may not be the prettiest place around but they make up for that with such caring and loving hearts! Staff to resident ratio is wonderful. The Administrator and the DON are really nice people. I ..."
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2345 WEST 86TH STREET, Indianapolis, IN, 46260
4.7
(3)
"My mother Faye was a resident here. She was an active member of the St. AUGUSTINE GUILD for many years until she fell ill. Her short time living here was exceptional..The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The food is healthy and fresh. The entir..."
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2002 West 86 Th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46260
4.5
(4)
"My mother has been staying in Golden LivingCenter. Our experience with them has been good, although you can't do anything because of the COVID, but it's OK. They're good, and the staff there is good. The place is convenient and well-kept."
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2860 Churchman Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46203
4.2
(5)
"Both my parents are staying there. The staff is the best. Everyone I have met who works there have been friendly and helpful. from the executive director, intake coordinator,social worker, etc. We love the nursing staff I feel that my parents..."
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3640 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46205
4.3
(3)
"I was able to take a tour of Briarwood Health and Rehab and it was a very nice place. All of the nurses were very helpful in answering my questions and the residents I saw were all happy and content with their environmental. It smelled nice and it..."
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5600 E. 16th St.,, Indianapolis, IN, 46218
4.3
(3)
"Community Nursing and Rehabilitation is a very nice place, but it's more of a nursing home for seniors that are not independent. I can bathe myself, I get dressed, and I can go to the bathroom by myself. Basically, I can do everything by myself in..."
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1316 N TIBBS AVENUE, Indianapolis, IN, 46222
4.3
(3)
"I would recommend Westpark Healthcare to anybody. It is a blessing to have such facilities available. Westpark Healthcare is a lovely place. The staff are always available, always have a smile on their face, are friendly greeting everybody, and th..."
READ MORE4904 War Admiral Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46237
2.5
(22)
"I have had to place my mother in several facilitates for Rehab around Indiana. This company has taken long term healthcare to another level by providing residents with privacy. There are very few shared rooms, and even the shared rooms have a ni..."
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3518 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN, 46227
3.8
(6)
"My nephew has been here for about a month the care and love these people have is above and beyond I love this place the staff goes above and beyond to make sure that not only the Patients but there families are comfortable with the care of their l..."
READ MORE7145 E 21ST ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46219
4.0
(4)
"I was admitted to Golden Living Centers for a few weeks. I was scared at first because I have never been in a nursing facility before. When I arrived at Golden living I was relieved. I chose Golden Living Centers because of their private rooms. I ..."
READ MOREAs previously mentioned, a semiprivate nursing home room in Indianapolis has an average monthly price of $7,209. Private rooms average $9,003 per month.
Using the average monthly costs of semiprivate nursing home rooms as a reference point, Indianapolis is in the middle of the road compared to nearby cities. It is roughly in line with other Indiana cities like Columbus and Bloomington. However, Indianapolis is more expensive than Muncie by $631. Conversely, Indianapolis’s prices come in at $851 less than Michigan City. Indianapolis’s average monthly nursing home costs are slightly more expensive than the average Indiana city, but they are over $500 cheaper than the average American city.
Indianapolis
$7,209
Indiana
$7,133
The United States
$7,756
Columbus
$7,254
Michigan City
$8,060
Muncie
$6,578
Bloomington
$7,148
In Indianapolis, the least expensive form of senior care is adult day health care, which runs an average of $1,679 per month. Seniors who elect to receive care at home can expect to pay around $4,385 (for home care) or $4,767 (for home health care) each month. Assisted living facilities carry an average price of $4,573 per month. At the top end of the price range are semiprivate and private nursing home rooms, which cost $7,209 and $9,003, respectively, on average.
Adult day health care
$1,679
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,767
Assisted living
$4,573
Nursing home (semi-private room)
$7,209
Nursing home (private room)
$9,003
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Several resources are available to help Indianapolis’s seniors, whether they are remaining at home or living in another setting, like a nursing home. Using these services may delay the need to transition to a higher level of care or make obtaining more intensive care, like that in a nursing home, easier.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Indianapolis | (317) 236-1500 | Catholic Charities Indianapolis operates several programs designed to help older adults. For example, the organization’s Senior Companion Program connects seniors to their peers via regular home visits, helping prevent isolation. It also operates caregiver support groups. |
| CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions | (800) 432-2422 | CICOA is a not-for-profit organization that makes it easier for seniors and individuals with disabilities to remain in their homes, rather than shifting to institutional settings. Its care management program helps seniors living both at home and in community settings. Additionally, CICOA runs a meals and nutrition program, among other offerings. CICOA is one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging and is based in Indianapolis. |
| Indiana Division of Aging | (800) 673-0002 | The Division of Aging’s goal is to help Indiana’s residents find the information they need to make well-informed decisions, including those about long-term care. It also facilitates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which works to protect residents of long-term care facilities. |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis | (317) 259-6822 | The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis provides a variety of services based out of The Reuben Center. By helping seniors age in place, its services may delay or prevent the need to transition to a nursing home. The agency assists individuals regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, income level and nationality. Examples of its offerings include transportation and homemaker services. |
| HoosierRx | (866) 267-4679 | HoosierRx helps seniors pay their Medicare Part D premiums by providing up to $70 per month in financial assistance. To be eligible, an individual must be 65 years of age or older and live in Indiana. Other eligibility requirements, like an income cap, also apply. |
