Memory Care near Downtown/Mile Square

Memory care is secured, dementia-specific assisted living. Indiana requires a written Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Disclosure under Indiana Code 12-10-5.5, not a separate state certification -- ask to see the disclosure document itself, by name.

Short answer

We list 3 verified memory care options serving the Downtown/Mile Square area.

What to watch for with memory care near Downtown/Mile Square

Ask to see Indiana's required Alzheimer's/Dementia Special Care Disclosure document, by name.
Ask specifically about wandering and exit-seeking. Secured courtyards, door alarms and staffing patterns vary far more than brochures suggest.

Verified memory care serving Downtown/Mile Square

Community	Care type	Address	County
Bloom at Kessler	Assisted Living	5011 Kessler Blvd E Dr Indianapolis, OH 46220	Marion
American Village (Senior Living)	Independent Living	1790 E. 54th St Indianapolis, OH 46220	Marion
American Village (Healthcare)	Nursing Home	2026 E 54th St Indianapolis, OH 46220	Marion

Downtown/Mile Square specifically

Downtown families often prioritize proximity to a specific hospital system over neighborhood character, since several major systems have campuses within walking distance of each other here.

Visit twice, at different hours

A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.

Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.

You can check any facility's record free. Use the Indiana Long Term Care Survey & Inspection Public Search (hoosierusa.isdh.in.gov) and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

What license does Indiana require for assisted living?

Indiana licenses assisted-living-type communities as Residential Care Facilities (RCF) under 410 IAC 16.2-5 and Indiana Code 16-28-2, issued by the Indiana Department of Health. It is a single license type -- Indiana does not tier assisted living into Type A/Type B categories the way Texas does.

Does Indiana require every assisted living community to be licensed?

No. Under 410 IAC 16.2-5-0.5(c), a community that provides only room, board, housekeeping and activities -- without administering medication or providing nursing care -- is not required to hold a Residential Care Facility license at all. Some buildings marketed as assisted living in Indiana may carry no state license, so always confirm directly.

Does Indiana require a separate license for memory care?

No. Indiana requires a written Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Disclosure under Indiana Code 12-10-5.5, not a separate state certification. Communities must file the disclosure and meet training requirements, but there is no distinct 'certified memory care' license to check for.