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Manorcare Health Services in Indianapolis, IN

Manorcare Health Services is an assisted living community in Indianapolis, IN.

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Manorcare Health Services in Indianapolis, IN

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  • Interior

    A rehabilitation gym with exercise equipment and therapy tools.
  • Outdoors

    A scenic outdoor view featuring a company sign, an American flag, and lush green trees lining a road.
  • Bedroom

    A well-lit hospital room featuring a bed, chair, and window.
  • Trees

    A healthcare facility sign with landscaping along a road.
  • Windows

    A well-lit hospital room with two patient beds separated by a curtain, featuring chairs and a window for natural light.
  • Dining

    An inviting dining room with round tables and neatly arranged chairs, set for a meal.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit dining room with several decorated tables and chairs, featuring tasteful decor and large windows.
  • Seating Area

    A welcoming hospital waiting room with comfortable seating and a reception desk.
  • Healthcare

    A dimly lit hospital room featuring a single bed and medical equipment.

8549 South Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.5 from 106 reviews
5 stars
62
4 stars
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff support is a big draw

Residents and families often describe the staff as kind, attentive, and responsive.

Many reviews include specific praise for staff and nurses being friendly, caring, and helpful. Several visitors and families say they felt supported through communication, day-to-day help, and rehab progress. Cleanliness is also frequently paired with this kind of staff experience, reinforcing the day-to-day feel that staff are present and engaged.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Call-light and staffing gaps

Multiple reviews describe long waits for help and difficulty reaching staff.

A recurring concern is that residents’ call lights go unanswered for long periods, leaving people waiting for assistance. Some reviews also describe difficulty getting anyone to answer phones, including reports of no response for extended stretches. Several complaints connect staffing gaps to basic care problems such as missed attention and delayed responses when residents need help.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Dining quality is hit or miss

Reviews frequently describe dining as inconsistent, with both positives and serious negatives.

Some reviewers say the food is good or decent and even mention it as a standout compared with other places. Others describe the meals as poor quality, sometimes requiring residents to buy outside food. There are also complaints about meeting dietary needs, which some families say contributed to health concerns.

  • An inviting dining room with round tables and neatly arranged chairs, set for a meal.
  • A well-lit dining room with several decorated tables and chairs, featuring tasteful decor and large windows.
caveat 5 reviews mention this

Activities can feel limited

Activity experiences vary widely across reviews.

Some reviews are upbeat about the activity department, calling out planned events and resident enjoyment. At the same time, other reviewers describe a lack of activities and a quiet or idle atmosphere for residents. When activities are mentioned negatively, it’s often in connection with residents being indoors more than expected.

common 19 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a frequent theme

Reviews repeatedly mention the facility’s cleanliness, both positively and negatively.

Many residents and visitors praise a clean, well-maintained building and describe the environment as tidy. Several other reviews take the opposite view, describing smells, dirty bathrooms, or poor housekeeping. Because both perspectives show up, cleanliness appears to be an uneven experience across units and timeframes.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Indianapolis International (9 miles away) Indianapolis International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Indianapolis, Indiana offers a variety of amenities that may be appealing to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live. There are multiple pharmacies nearby for easy access to medications, as well as a selection of restaurants offering familiar dining options. Additionally, there are several reputable physicians and healthcare facilities in the area, providing quality medical care. Residents can also find places of worship for spiritual fulfillment and hospitals for any emergency medical needs. For recreation and relaxation, there are parks within a short distance for outdoor activities. The accessibility to transportation options such as the Greenwood Municipal Airport and cafes like Starbucks add to the convenience of living in this area. Overall, this neighborhood provides a mix of essential services and recreational opportunities that may make it an attractive choice for seniors considering relocation.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (1.4 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Windrose Health Network (1.7 miles)
  • Indiana Kidney Specialists (1.7 miles)
  • Johnstone Family Practice (2 miles)
  • Greenwood Orthopedics (2.1 miles)
  • Community Heart and Vascular Physicians (2.2 miles)
  • Windrose Health Network (2.2 miles)
  • Complementary Medicine Center (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Living Word Bible Church (1.7 miles)
  • Suburban Baptist Church (2.3 miles)
  • Our Lady Of The Greenwood Catholic Church (4.2 miles)
  • New Hope Church (5.2 miles)
  • Greenwood Christian Church (5.6 miles)
  • Redeemer Bible Church (6 miles)
  • Grace Assembly of God (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Community Hospital South (2.2 miles)
  • OrthoIndy South (4.1 miles)
  • Valle Vista Health System (4.3 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital Breast Center (4.8 miles)

Parks

  • Meridian Woods Park & Neighborhood (2.3 miles)
  • Westside Park (3.7 miles)
  • Craig Park (4.4 miles)
  • Freedom Park Dog Park (5.1 miles)
  • University Playground (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Greenwood Municipal Airport (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

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