Community Nursing and Rehabilitation

    5600 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Clean welcoming facility; excellent care

    My grandfather was very well cared for at this clean, welcoming facility - the nurses, CNAs, housekeeping and front desk were warm, professional, and treated residents like family. The rehab/activities program, pleasant meals, and positive leadership made me very satisfied and comfortable recommending this place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.92·(92)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      1.8
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Welcoming, home-like atmosphere
    • Compassionate nursing and caregiver staff
    • Knowledgeable and effective therapy team
    • Engaging activities and craft programs
    • Generally positive meal quality
    • Attentive housekeeping and clean common areas
    • Supportive front-desk and reception staff
    • Family-oriented, resident-centered culture
    • Accessible physicians and clinical oversight
    • Medicaid private-room availability
    • Effective rehab-to-home programming
    • Teamwork-oriented staff culture

    Cons

    • Inconsistent sanitation and odor control
    • Gaps in medication-administration and storage controls
    • Delayed responsiveness and staffing shortages
    • Inconsistent therapy scheduling and rehabilitation frequency
    • Weak phone accessibility and family communication systems
    • Security and property-protection vulnerabilities
    • Infrastructure and facility maintenance deficiencies
    • Variable staff professionalism and conduct
    • Gaps in wound-care and infection-prevention practices
    • Variable management stability and workplace culture
    • Review transparency and reputational management

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of Community Nursing and Rehabilitation show a marked split between families who experienced attentive, rehabilitative, and resident-centered care and those who described operational failures that affected safety and comfort. Positive accounts emphasize a warm, home-like atmosphere, a compassionate nursing and caregiving team, an effective therapy department, and engaging activity programming. Several families characterized the facility as supportive for short-term rehabilitation and appreciated physicians who were responsive, good food offerings, and housekeeping that kept common areas presentable. Staff teamwork, a welcoming reception area, and programs that enable rehab-to-home transitions were frequently highlighted as strengths.

    At the same time, a significant portion of feedback indicates inconsistent care processes that could affect resident safety and dignity. Concerns cluster around sanitation and odor control in some areas, inconsistent personal-care schedules (including delayed assistance with toileting and bathing), and deficiencies in wound-care and infection-prevention practices. Medication-management weaknesses were described, including errors and instances where medications or supplies were left unsecured, suggesting gaps in administration and storage controls. These care-process issues have, in some cases, coincided with clinical decline and rehospitalization.

    Operational and staffing factors appear to contribute to variability in the resident experience. Multiple reviewers described delayed staff responsiveness, prolonged waits for mobility equipment or assistance, and periods of insufficient staffing that affected daily care. Communication systems also attracted criticism: families described difficulty reaching staff by phone, abrupt or unprofessional correspondence, and inconsistent updates about incidents. Security and property-protection concerns were raised, including reports of missing personal items, which have led to at least one characterization of alleged financial misconduct.

    Facility condition and maintenance present another area of mixed feedback. While some praised clean, well-kept areas and attentive housekeeping, others noted older rooms, maintenance failures, and infrastructure issues that detract from the environment. Management and workplace culture were described inconsistently: some reviewers credited recent leadership changes with positive improvements in morale and resident-centered focus, while others described toxic management practices and high staff turnover. There were also statements questioning the transparency of the facility's online reviews and reputation, which may complicate prospective families' ability to evaluate current conditions.

    For prospective residents and family members, the pattern to note is variability. The facility demonstrates clear strengths in therapy, activities, and in many cases compassionate caregiving and short-term rehabilitation outcomes. However, the facility also shows operational weaknesses that have resulted in sanitation concerns, medication-administration gaps, delayed responsiveness, and maintenance or security issues for some residents. If you are considering this facility, it's advisable to conduct an in-person visit focused on current staffing levels, cleanliness in the unit you would use, medication and wound-care policies, security practices for personal property, and how the facility communicates with families during incidents. Asking about recent regulatory findings, staffing ratios, and specific examples of rehab-to-home success may help clarify whether the positive aspects are consistent and sustained under current management.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Community Nursing and Rehabilitation is located at 5600 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218.

    About Community Nursing and Rehabilitation

    Community Nursing and Rehabilitation at 5600 E 16th St in Indianapolis is a nursing home and rehabilitation center that helps senior residents with different care needs, and some folks stay there long-term while others come for short-term rehab after being in the hospital, so you see a real mix of situations and you'll find that they offer both skilled nursing care and memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and their memory care programs get adjusted to match each person's needs, especially those dealing with memory loss. They've got safety and handicap-friendly features all over the place with sprinkler systems to help keep residents safe, and you'll run into property amenities like a game and activities room, internet and cable TV, a dining room, fitness center, a salon and barbershop, as well as washers and dryers, and some rooms even have their own kitchenettes which is nice for folks who like a bit of independence, and those rooms come in both private and semi-private setups, so people can pick what suits them best, and people often say the rooms are really quite nice.

    They offer transportation for residents to help with getting out and about, and for personal care there's help with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and general day-to-day things for people who need extra hands, but they also support people who can mostly do things themselves but just need a bit of checking in on. The staff covers wound care, medication support, podiatry, help from registered nurses, occupational therapy, and physical, speech, and language therapies, which makes a big difference for folks trying to bounce back after surgery or illness, like after a stroke or surgery on bones and joints, or dealing with heart or liver problems. There's a Road to Recovery program that helps each resident figure out what they need and make plans for getting better, starting within 72 hours after coming in, so families get answers and know what to expect early on, and that helps with peace of mind.

    Housekeeping and maintenance are part of daily life here, and when it comes to meals they serve them right in the dining room, with dining staff that knows how to prepare for different diets and needs. Residents can join in social activities, arts and crafts, educational programs, and exercise or wellness offerings. The place is set up to take care of people needing round-the-clock nursing, some who have serious medical conditions like congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or who need lots of daily help, and they work with outside hospice providers for people needing end-of-life care or relief for families through respite stays. Staff at Community Nursing and Rehabilitation include nurses, aides, and therapists who know senior care well and take a person-centered approach, so they try to be respectful and attentive, and over time, they can start to feel like an extension of the family instead of just employees. They put a lot of effort into keeping everyone safe and comfortable while offering help with health, personal care, and daily routines, aiming to support people's independence as much as possible as they heal or live with ongoing health needs.

    People often ask...

    Community Nursing and Rehabilitation offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 24 photos of Community Nursing and Rehabilitation on Mirador.

    Yes, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5600 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218.

    No, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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