University Heights Health & Living Community sits at 1380 E County Line Rd in Indianapolis and is a place that tries to suit senior elders who want either independent living, assisted living, memory care, or even skilled nursing, so you'll find it covers a broad range from those who want more freedom to those who need more support day-to-day, all under one roof, and they have monthly costs that start at $2,258 but can go up to $10,000, depending on room type and level of care. The units have things like kitchens or kitchenettes, housekeepers, washers and dryers, private bathrooms, and cable TV, and there's also air conditioning, phones, Wi-Fi, and everything's kept pretty comfortable, with maintenance and cleaning taken care of, plus there's handyman support if something needs fixing. People can get around pretty easily here, since the building's handicap accessible, there are sprinkler systems for safety, and they offer an emergency alert system and a 24-hour call system along with round-the-clock supervision, so someone's always there if help's needed, which can be a big relief for families and residents.
There's a choice between studio, single, and two-bedroom units for both assisted and independent living, and there's memory care for those facing Alzheimer's or other dementia, with staff and spaces built to reduce confusion and keep people from wandering, plus skilled nursing, short-term rehab services, dialysis, and even transitional or long-term care. People who live here can use the dining room for restaurant-style meals cooked by a chef, and special food needs-like allergy-friendly or diabetes diets-are taken seriously, with a focus on healthy, nutritious meals that people actually enjoy, which really can matter to someone who cares about good food. The community has a sunny physical therapy room, on-campus health center, and visits with doctors, and if someone lives at home but needs help, there are trained aides who can come by for companionship or non-medical assistance.
There's always something to do, with a full calendar of activities running every day-fitness classes in the morning, walking groups, weight lifting, live music, movies in an on-site theater, church services, arts and crafts, educational programs, and even classes or clubs, and family-friendly visitation means it's easy for kids, grandkids or friends to stop by, keeping people connected. There are social areas, like the activities and game rooms, spa/wellness spaces, a library, a salon/barbershop, fitness center, gardens with walking paths, and outdoor sitting spots, letting residents choose how social or quiet they want things to be, and it feels more like a small town than a big, busy facility, with staff that most people find helpful, joyful, and friendly. The community includes family support, transportation, and laundry and dry-cleaning services, along with maintenance-so people don't have to worry about chores if they don't want to.
The facility belongs to CarDon's group of senior living communities and carries their "Family-first Senior Living" message, with leadership that's willing to meet residents and talk to families, and there's a special sense here that families and residents matter. The property's received awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, which means people have recognized good care and satisfaction, though as with any place, it depends on what each person needs or expects. People of all faiths or none can find community or attend spiritual programs, sometimes in partnership with places like Living Word Bible Church nearby.
University Heights Health & Living Community takes Medicaid and Medicare and tries to provide care for many budgets, mainly focusing on elders who want assistance with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, transferring, and medication, but they also make space for healthy, active folks in their independent living side who mainly want a social atmosphere and fewer chores, so in the end, it's a clean, friendly place with care options for seniors in and around Indianapolis who want a place that's pretty flexible and family-oriented, whether it's for a short stay in rehab or a new home as care needs grow and change.
