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Oasis At 56th in Indianapolis, IN

Oasis At 56th is an assisted living community in Indianapolis, IN.

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4940 West 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254

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3.4 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Oasis At 56th

common 8 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining gets both strong praise and serious complaints from residents and families.

Several reviews describe the food positively, including residents loving meals and visitors calling the food good or great. Other reviews complain about meal quality or consistency, such as substandard choices and delays in getting food delivered. Some families say they had to chase trays or fight to receive meals, while one reviewer reports meals not being received as expected. Overall, dining seems to vary based on timing and how services are handled day to day.

common 9 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness stands out

Many reviewers describe staff members as friendly and supportive.

Multiple reviews mention staff being outgoing, friendly, and helpful to residents, with some praising how staff “make this place feel like home.” Visitors also describe the community as clean when they come by and say staff are kind toward residents. Some reviewers focus on communication and patience with residents’ needs, including medication check-ins and everyday help. That said, other reviews disagree, which suggests the day-to-day experience can differ across situations.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Medication and response concerns

Some residents and families report problems with alert response and medication delivery.

A few reviews describe the alert system not working as expected, including waiting a full day for help. Others report medication issues such as not receiving medication for multiple days or medication not being handled properly when support is expected. There are also complaints about meal delivery during periods when residents need assistance, including claims that families had to actively push for care. While one long positive review describes staff being on time with medications, the overall concern shows up often enough that it stands out.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities bring people together

Residents and families mention enjoyable scheduled activities and events.

Several reviews highlight community life through events like Halloween and an Easter egg hunt, with staff and residents described as welcoming during those gatherings. One reviewer also mentions noticing more entertainment and events over time. This lines up with the community offering a range of planned activities and day-to-day scheduled programming.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Costs and move-in pricing draw fire

Some families raise concerns about pricing changes and what was promised at move-in.

At least two reviews describe unexpected pricing outcomes, including a situation where the agreed rent changed after lease signing and another review mentioning multiple rent increases since opening. In one of these accounts, the reviewer also links the pricing dispute to unmet expectations around meals and care help. These are the main pricing-related complaints in the reviews, and they contrast with the more routine positive comments about daily life.

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Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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 patio Outdoor patio
  • 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 (10 miles away) Indianapolis International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • PCA Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Hill, Susan E, Do - Methodist Occupational Health (2.2 miles)
  • Iu Medical Group (2.6 miles)
  • Shalom Health Care Center (2.7 miles)
  • St Vincent Sports Performance (3.7 miles)
  • Orthopaedics Of Indianapolis - Renn J Crichlow MD (3.9 miles)
  • Township Line Road Pediatrics (4.1 miles)
  • Hematology Oncology of Indiana (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (2.4 miles)
  • Advanced Wound Center at Community Westview Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Orthoindy (3.9 miles)
  • Trauma /Neuro ICU (4.5 miles)
  • St Vincent Hospital Trauma ICU (4.5 miles)
  • Assurance Of Indianapolis (5.5 miles)
  • Richard L. Roudebush Va Medical Center (6.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage at Michigan Rd (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kulture Bar & Lounge (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Rick's Café Boatyard (3.5 miles)
  • The Iron Skillet (3.9 miles)
  • Dawson's On Main (4.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (5 miles)

Parks

  • Eagle Creek Park (3.2 miles)
  • Meadowood Park (3.6 miles)
  • Holliday Park (4.6 miles)
  • Watkins Park (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Al-Fajr Masjid (3.9 miles)
  • Speedway Christian Church (4.8 miles)
  • St Luke Catholic Church (5.2 miles)
  • Second Presbyterian Church (5.4 miles)
  • College Park Church (5.5 miles)
  • Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (5.6 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Church (6.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Homemade Ice Cream & Bakery Café (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)

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