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525 E Thompson Rd Indianapolis, IN 46227 · Marion County
All 44 nursing homes in Indianapolis, IN (42 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 155241 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Forest Creek Village a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Forest Creek Village as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Indiana average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.33 hours per resident per day at Forest Creek Village, below the Indiana median of 3.60 (US median: 3.72). About 0.59 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.92 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 49.5% of nursing staff left within a year (Indiana median 45.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Forest Creek Village: Medicare and Medicaid
Forest Creek Village is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Indiana's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 12, 2026 and found 1 deficiency, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 31 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 31 citations at Forest Creek Village across 9 inspection dates, 22 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 30 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (7) and pharmacy service (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level E, June 24, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 12, 2026 · 1 citation
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
January 16, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
December 16, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
June 24, 2025 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
May 21, 2025 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
March 14, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 30, 2025 · 2 citations
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
October 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
February 15, 2024 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
Questions to ask on a tour of Forest Creek Village
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 16, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Forest Creek Village
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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4.0 mi
Community Hospital South IndianapolisEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 16m for patients treated and sent home
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4.7 mi
Franciscan Health Indianapolis IndianapolisEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 32m for patients treated and sent home
- 5.6 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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