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Commons On Meridian, The

8549 N Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 · Residential care · 102 licensed beds · Licensed

29 deficiency citation(s) on recent state surveys

What the licence record says about this community

Indiana licence type
Residential care. One of 229 in Indiana with this licence.
Licensed beds
102 — a large community, usually with more services and more residents per caregiver at night. Larger than 50% of licensed communities in Indiana (state median 102).
Choices in this town
26 licensed communities in Indianapolis. None with a memory-care designation.

Indiana publishes memory-care designations and this community does not carry one. If dementia is part of the picture, ask what happens as it progresses — and ask what behaviour triggers a discharge notice, in writing.

State inspection record

Assisted living is licensed and inspected by the state, not by Medicare/Medicaid — so there is no federal 5-star rating. Below is this community’s record from the state licensing agency.

12
state surveys on record
29
deficiency citations
12/01/2022
most recent survey

Deficiencies cited

29 citations from recent state surveys, with the rule cited.

  • R 0246 · Health Services - Deficiency04/08/2025
    410 IAC 16.2-5-4(e)(6) (6) PRN medications may be administered by a qualified medication aide (QMA) only upon authorization by a licensed nurse or physician. The QMA must receive appropriate authorization for each administration of a PRN medication. All contacts with a nurse or physician not on the premises for authorization to administer PRNs shall be documented in the nursing notes indicating th
  • R 0296 · Pharmaceutical Services04/08/2025
    Noncompliance 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(b) (b) The facility shall maintain clear written policies and procedures on medication assistance. The facility shall provide for ongoing training to ensure competence of medication staff. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff obtained a resident's weight daily and notified the physician of a weight gain according to the physician'
  • R 0116 · Personnel - Noncompliance05/13/2024
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(a) (a) Each facility shall have specific procedures written and implemented for the screening of prospective employees. Appropriate inquiries shall be made for prospective employees. The facility shall have a personnel policy that considers references and any convictions in accordance with IC 16-28-13-3. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain a crimi
  • R 0273 · Food and Nutritional Services05/13/2024
    Deficiency 410 IAC 16.2-5-5.1(f) (f) All food preparation and serving areas (excluding areas in residents ' units) are maintained in accordance with state and local sanitation and safe food handling standards, including 410 IAC 7-24. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure staff covered facial hair while working in the kitchen, to ensure dishes were clean a
  • R 0298 · Pharmaceutical Services05/13/2024
    Deficiency 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(2) (2) A consultant pharmacist shall be employed, or under contract, and shall: (A) be responsible for the duties as specified in 856 IAC 1-7; (B) review the drug handling and storage practices in the facility; (C) provide consultation on methods and procedures of ordering, storing, administering, and disposing of drugs as well as medication record keeping; (D) repor
  • R 0036 · Residents' Rights- Deficiency09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(k)(1-2) (k) The facility must immediately consult the resident ' s physician and the resident ' s legal representative when the facility has noticed: (1) a significant decline in the resident ' s physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or (2) a need to alter treatment significantly, that is, a need to discontinue an existing form of treatment due to adverse consequences or to
  • R 0240 · Health Services - Deficiency09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-4(d) (d) Personal care, and assistance with activities of daily living, shall be provided based upon individual needs and preferences.
  • R 0305 · Pharmaceutical Services09/27/2023
    Noncompliance 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(f)(1-3) (f) Residents may use the pharmacy of their choice for medications administered by the facility, as long as the pharmacy: (1) complies with the facility policy receiving, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products unless contrary to state and federal laws; (2) provides prescribed service on a prompt and timely basis; and (3) refills prescription drugs
  • R 0026 · Residents' Rights - Noncompliance09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(a) (a) Residents have the right to have their rights recognized by the licensee. The licensee shall establish written policies regarding residents ' rights and responsibilities in accordance with this article and shall be responsible, through the administrator, for their implementation. These policies and any adopted additions or changes thereto shall be made available to the re
  • R 0052 · Residents' Rights - Offense09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6) (v) Residents have the right to be free from: (1) sexual abuse; (2) physical abuse; (3) mental abuse; (4) corporal punishment; (5) neglect; and (6) involuntary seclusion.
  • R 0117 · Personnel - Deficiency09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(b) (b) Staff shall be sufficient in number, qualifications, and training in accordance with applicable state laws and rules to meet the twenty-four (24) hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of the residents and services provided. The number, qualifications, and training of staff shall depend on skills required to provide for the specific needs of the residents. A minimum of one
  • R 0120 · Personnel - Noncompliance09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(e)(1-3) (e) There shall be an organized inservice education and training program planned in advance for all personnel in all departments at least annually. Training shall include, but is not limited to, residents' rights, prevention and control of infection, fire prevention, safety, accident prevention, the needs of specialized populations served, medication administration, and
  • R 0217 · Evaluation - Deficiency09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5) (e) Following completion of an evaluation, the facility, using appropriately trained staff members, shall identify and document the services to be provided by the facility, as follows: (1) The services offered to the individual resident shall be appropriate to the: (A) scope; (B) frequency; (C) need; and (D) preference; of the resident. (2) The services offered shall be re
  • R 0407 · Infection Control - Noncompliance09/27/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-12(b)(1-4) (b) The facility must establish an infection control program that includes the following: (1) A system that enables the facility to analyze patterns of known infectious symptoms. (2) Provides orientation and in-service education on infection prevention and control, including universal precautions. (3) Offering health information to residents, including, but not limited to
  • R0240 · and .08/08/2023
    Survey date: August 7 and 8, 2023. Facility number: 013933 Residential Census: 40 These State Residential Findings are cited in accordance with 410 IAC 16.2-5. Quality review was completed on August 14, 2023.
  • R 0036 · Residents' Rights- Deficiency08/08/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(k)(1-2) (k) The facility must immediately consult the resident ' s physician and the resident ' s legal representative when the facility has noticed: (1) a significant decline in the resident ' s physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or (2) a need to alter treatment significantly, that is, a need to discontinue an existing form of treatment due to adverse consequences or to
  • R 0240 · Health Services - Deficiency08/08/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-4(d) (d) Personal care, and assistance with activities of daily living, shall be provided based upon individual needs and preferences. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) timely for 1 of 11 residents observed for incontinence care. (Resident G) Finding includes: During
  • R 0305 · Pharmaceutical Services08/08/2023
    Noncompliance 410 IAC 16.2-5-6(f)(1-3) (f) Residents may use the pharmacy of their choice for medications administered by the facility, as long as the pharmacy: (1) complies with the facility policy receiving, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceutical products unless contrary to state and federal laws; (2) provides prescribed service on a prompt and timely basis; and (3) refills prescription drugs
  • R 0026 · Residents' Rights - Noncompliance05/10/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(a) (a) Residents have the right to have their rights recognized by the licensee. The licensee shall establish written policies regarding residents ' rights and responsibilities in accordance with this article and shall be responsible, through the administrator, for their implementation. These policies and any adopted additions or changes thereto shall be made available to the re
  • R 0052 · Residents' Rights - Offense05/10/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6) (v) Residents have the right to be free from: (1) sexual abuse; (2) physical abuse; (3) mental abuse; (4) corporal punishment; (5) neglect; and (6) involuntary seclusion. Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical and mental abuse from a staff member for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. (Resident
  • R 0117 · Personnel - Deficiency05/10/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(b) (b) Staff shall be sufficient in number, qualifications, and training in accordance with applicable state laws and rules to meet the twenty-four (24) hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of the residents and services provided. The number, qualifications, and training of staff shall depend on skills required to provide for the specific needs of the residents. A minimum of one
  • R 0120 · Personnel - Noncompliance05/10/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(e)(1-3) (e) There shall be an organized inservice education and training program planned in advance for all personnel in all departments at least annually. Training shall include, but is not limited to, residents' rights, prevention and control of infection, fire prevention, safety, accident prevention, the needs of specialized populations served, medication administration, and
  • R 0217 · Evaluation - Deficiency05/10/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5) (e) Following completion of an evaluation, the facility, using appropriately trained staff members, shall identify and document the services to be provided by the facility, as follows: (1) The services offered to the individual resident shall be appropriate to the: (A) scope; (B) frequency; (C) need; and (D) preference; of the resident. (2) The services offered shall be re
  • R 0407 · Infection Control - Noncompliance05/10/2023
    410 IAC 16.2-5-12(b)(1-4) (b) The facility must establish an infection control program that includes the following: (1) A system that enables the facility to analyze patterns of known infectious symptoms. (2) Provides orientation and in-service education on infection prevention and control, including universal precautions. (3) Offering health information to residents, including, but not limited to
  • R 0052 · Residents' Rights - Offense11/09/2022
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6) (v) Residents have the right to be free from: (1) sexual abuse; (2) physical abuse; (3) mental abuse; (4) corporal punishment; (5) neglect; and (6) involuntary seclusion. correcting provided it is determined that other safeguards provide instructions.) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
  • R 0052 · Residents' Rights - Offense08/22/2022
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6) (v) Residents have the right to be free from: (1) sexual abuse; (2) physical abuse; (3) mental abuse; (4) corporal punishment; (5) neglect; and (6) involuntary seclusion. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from neglect when a resident with dementia wandered away from the facility grounds without the staff's
  • R 0052 · Residents' Rights - Offense07/21/2021
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6) (v) Residents have the right to be free from: (1) sexual abuse; (2) physical abuse; (3) mental abuse; (4) corporal punishment; (5) neglect; and (6) involuntary seclusion. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident with dementia was free from neglect when he wandered, unnoticed, from the facility grounds, walked down 86th Street, crosse
  • R 0117 · Personnel - Deficiency07/21/2021
    410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(b) (b) Staff shall be sufficient in number, qualifications, and training in accordance with applicable state laws and rules to meet the twenty-four (24) hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of the residents and services provided. The number, qualifications, and training of staff shall depend on skills required to provide for the specific needs of the residents. A minimum of one
  • R 0407 · Infection Control - Noncompliance07/21/2021
    410 IAC 16.2-5-12(b)(1-4) (b) The facility must establish an infection control program that includes the following: (1) A system that enables the facility to analyze patterns of known infectious symptoms. (2) Provides orientation and in-service education on infection prevention and control, including universal precautions. (3) Offering health information to residents, including, but not limited to

Survey history

What it costs around here

Typical monthly cost in Indiana
$5,639/mo
Assisted living
$6,839/mo
Memory care†our estimate — not surveyed

Median private-pay cost, CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey — a regional midpoint, not any single community’s rate. Private rooms and higher care levels cost more; ask for a current quote. Project your own in the cost-of-care planner.

† Memory care is our estimate, not survey data: CareScout does not survey memory care, so we take the assisted-living median for the state and add $1,200/month — the typical secured-dementia-unit premium. It is a planning figure with no state-level detail behind it, and real memory-care pricing varies far more than that. Treat it as a starting point and ask the community for its own memory-care rate.

Estimated cost range · regional

In Indiana, assisted living typically runs about $4,500–$6,750/month.

This is a regional estimate modeled from published survey data (the CareScout/Genworth state median, ±20%) — not this community’s actual price, which it sets privately. Ask the community for its current all-in monthly rate and what each care level adds.

Does this community take Medicaid?

Not published. Indiana does not record Medicaid acceptance in its licensing file, so we do not know — and we will not infer it from Indiana’s waiver rules, because a state covering assisted living says nothing about whether this building accepts it. Ask the community directly, and get the run-out-of-money answer in writing.

Indiana Medicaid helps pay for assisted living only in limited circumstances. A waiver pays for care, never for room and board. Which Indiana waivers, waitlists and how to apply →

Cost

Assisted-living and memory-care prices are set by each community and not publicly disclosed — no state or federal source publishes them, and the “starting at” figures on referral sites are estimates, not this community’s real rate. Ask the community directly for its current monthly price and what it includes (base rent versus care-level add-ons and memory-care premiums).

Worried about someone here? How to report it

If you have seen something that concerns you — neglect, an injury, medication problems, or a resident who seems afraid — you do not need proof to report it. Reporting is what triggers an inspection, and inspections are what put a record on this page in the first place.

  • The state licensing agency — Indiana licenses this community and is the body that can inspect it and act on a complaint. Complaints can usually be made anonymously.
  • Your Long-Term Care Ombudsman — free, independent, and works for the resident, not the state or the company. They will visit and advocate. Find yours via the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or theconsumervoice.org/get_help ↗.
  • Adult Protective Services — for suspected abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The Eldercare Locator above routes you to your local APS office.
  • If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first. Report to the agencies above afterwards — the two are separate, and one does not do the job of the other.

We are a data site, not a regulator: we cannot investigate or intervene, and there is no point reporting it to us. The three routes above are the ones with actual power.

Location & what’s nearby

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Hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT HOSPITAL2.0 mi
★★ 2/5 CMS · Emergency dept. usually open 24/7 · ER 24/7
Urgent care / clinic
allergy associates of Indiana0.4 mi
8803 N Meridian St · (317) 798-2390 · Call to confirm hours
Pharmacy
Meridian North Pharmacy0.3 mi
8801 N Meridian St Ste 108 · (317) 846-6654 · Call to confirm hours
Grocery
Market District0.9 mi
9445 N Meridian St · (317) 218-3374 · Call to confirm hours
Park
Turkey Run State Park0.9 mi
(765) 597-2635 · Typically dawn to dusk
Place of worship
St Luke's UMC - Spiritual Life Center0.2 mi
100 W 86th St · (317) 846-3404

Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Source: Indiana Dept. of Health, QAMIS residential-care survey record (public record), last pulled from the state 2026-07-14.

What to do next

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