University Heights Health and Living CommunityCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1380 E County Line Rd S, Indianapolis, IN 46227
- CCN
- 155327
- Ownership type
- Government, county
- Certified beds
- 176
- Chain
- Cardon & Associates
- Residents per day
- 125
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives University Heights Health and Living Community an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 1 health citation. The median for nursing homes in Indiana is 6. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Marion County median | Indiana median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 46 homes in the county, 507 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Indiana median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 12 May 2026 | 1 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 6 Jun 2025 | 4 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 7 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2023 |
| 5 Dec 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Indiana median | Indiana average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.35 | 3.60 | 3.68 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.23 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.91 | 3.10 | 3.24 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Indiana median
- 45.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 37.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.9% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, county
- Legal business name
- Riverview Hospital
- Chain
- Cardon & Associates (19 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Dec 2011 |
| German American Bank | 5% or greater security interest | 29 Apr 2024 | |
| Cardon and Associates Inc | Operational/managerial control | 23 Aug 2013 | |
| Cardon Management Company LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 2011 | |
| Moore Operating Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | 18 May 2020 | |
| Ankura Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 15 Jun 2022 | |
| Bradley & Associates Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2023 | |
| Cardon and Associates Inc | Adp of the snf | 24 Jun 2025 | |
| Cardon Management Company LLC | Adp of the snf | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| Cole Marketing Communications Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2015 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2021 | |
| German American Bank | Adp of the snf | 25 Jun 2025 | |
| Healthdrive Podiatry Group PA | Adp of the snf | 7 Mar 2019 | |
| Heart of Cardon LLC | Adp of the snf | 6 Sep 2007 | |
| Lacy Beyl & Company Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Oct 2017 | |
| Lifespan Therapy LLC | Adp of the snf | 25 Oct 2007 | |
| Mobile Audiology Associates PC | Adp of the snf | 7 Mar 2019 | |
| Proactive Clinical Partners | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2020 | |
| Respiratory Partners Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Nov 2019 | |
| Third Eye Health Inc | Adp of the snf | 4 Feb 2022 | |
| Uh, LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Jun 2001 | |
| Vohra Wound Physicians of the West PC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2022 | |
| Vox Global LLC | Adp of the snf | 2 Feb 2019 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Marion County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Healthcare Center | Indianapolis | 4 of 5 | 2 | $12,428 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Majestic Care of Southport | Indianapolis | 3 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 26 Sep 2025 | |
| Southpointe Healthcare Center | Indianapolis | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 3 Mar 2026 | |
| Rosegate Village | Indianapolis | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 20 Jan 2026 | |
| Forest Creek Village | Indianapolis | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Waters of Indianapolis, The | Indianapolis | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Altenheim Health & Living Community | Indianapolis | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 19 Jun 2025 | |
| Bethany Village | Indianapolis | 2 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 8 Sep 2025 | |
| Beech Grove Meadows | Beech Grove | 4 of 5 | 7 | $21,000 | 23 Feb 2026 | |
| Fairway Village | Indianapolis | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 20 Mar 2026 | |
| Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center | Indianapolis | 4 of 5 | 1 | $25,298 | 21 Nov 2025 | |
| Envive of Beech Grove | Beech Grove | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 17 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of University Heights Health and Living Community (CCN 155327). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/university-heights-health-and-living-community-indianapolis-in-155327/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was University Heights Health and Living Community last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 12 May 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 6 Jun 2025.
- Who operates University Heights Health and Living Community?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, county. CMS lists the home in the chain Cardon & Associates. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is University Heights Health and Living Community a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Indiana as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.