University Heights Health And Living Community
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155327) · 176 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (317) 885-7050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Heights Health And Living Community has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
University Heights Health And Living Community reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.
University Heights Health And Living Community has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
University Heights Health And Living Community is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, certified for 176 beds with an average daily census of 125 residents. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since February 21, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 4 stars; and staffing, 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.35 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.50 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Status are indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars. CMS data show no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality-measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the specific figures listed above from that source's current data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Indiana state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and 50.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 176 beds and has an average daily census of about 125 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity and is part of the Cardon & Associates chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 21, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3178857050 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3178857050 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155327?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.