FOREST CREEK VILLAGE – INDIANAPOLIS, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Forest Creek Village

525 E THOMPSON RD, Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 787-8253
128 beds
All Indianapolis facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
75.75
Score /100
#5562
National Rank

#5562
of 14703 facilities
National
62.2% position
#252
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#24
of 46 in Marion
County Rank
#22
of 44 in Indianapolis
City Rank
#2
of 6 in ZIP 46227
ZIP Rank






About Forest Creek VillageForest Creek Village is located at 525 E Thompson Rd, Indianapolis, IN, reachable at (317) 787-8253. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 128.0 certified beds and serves an average of 94 residents per day. It is part of the American Senior Communities network (91 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1984-10-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Forest Creek Village

Address

525 E Thompson Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 128 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
75.75
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5562 of 14703 nationally – #252 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Forest Creek Village may be considered for families with limited options in Indianapolis, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightForest Creek Village currently provides 3 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 53 min/day (2022) to 26 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 52.9%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 16 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 57 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours53 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 52 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours13 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryForest Creek Village has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 8 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 82.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,562
of 14,703
National
Top 38%
#252
of 507
IN State
Top 50% in IN
#24
of 46
️ Marion County
#24 of 46
#22
of 44
️ Indianapolis
#22 of 44
#2
of 6
ZIP 46227
#2 of 6

Nationally, Forest Creek Village ranks 5562nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 252nd out of 507 nursing homes. In Indianapolis, it ranks 22nd out of 44 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 6. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,359 nationally and RN hours rank #10,101 nationally (#392 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.25 #10,006 / 14,703 #316 / 507 Below average
2023 3.57 #7,263 / 14,703 #196 / 507 Above average
2024 3.75 #5,971 / 14,703 #162 / 507 Above average
2025 3.32 #10,604 / 14,703 #362 / 507 Below average
2026 3.27 #11,359 / 14,703 #411 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.88 #3,020 / 14,703 #76 / 507 Top 25%
2023 0.63 #5,640 / 14,703 #185 / 507 Above average
2024 0.38 #10,843 / 14,703 #423 / 507 Below average
2025 0.41 #10,510 / 14,703 #392 / 507 Below average
2026 0.44 #10,101 / 14,703 #392 / 507 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Creek Village is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1984-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (317) 787-8253 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Forest Creek Village holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.8/100, placing it #5562 of 14703 facilities nationally and #252 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Forest Creek Village receives a reported average of 3 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 53 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 57 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 52 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 52.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Forest Creek Village has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 8 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 82.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Forest Creek Village ranks 5562nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 252nd out of 507 nursing homes. In Indianapolis, it ranks 22nd out of 44 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 6. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,359 nationally and RN hours rank #10,101 nationally (#392 in IN). Our composite quality score of 75.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Indianapolis, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/indianapolis/

Contact and Location

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Address

525 E THOMPSON RD, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Legal Name

THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 128
Average Residents / Day 94 (74% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Marion County, IN
City Indianapolis, IN
ZIP Code 46227
Approved Since October 1, 1984
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155241
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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