FOREST CREEK VILLAGE

Forest Creek Village is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 525 E Thompson Rd in Indianapolis, Indiana (ZIP 46227), within Marion County. The facility operates 128 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Forest Creek Village holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting findings from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest possible rating, indicating staffing levels that fall significantly below national norms when adjusted for resident acuity. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, which reflects performance on a set of clinical quality indicators derived from resident assessment data. Forest Creek Village is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility can serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits, typically covering short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays, as well as residents whose long-term care costs are covered through the Medicaid program. Individuals and families should contact the facility directly at (317) 787-8253 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific payment arrangements or insurance coverage details. When considered against national benchmarks, Forest Creek Village presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and 2-star health inspection rating are both below the national average of 3 stars, and the 1-star staffing rating places the facility among those with the lowest reported staffing levels in the country. The 5-star quality measure rating, however, represents the highest tier nationally, suggesting that certain measurable clinical outcomes for residents compare favorably with facilities across the United States. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare data, request inspection reports, and conduct an in-person visit to develop a complete picture of the facility before making a care decision.