Memory Care near Fountain 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 5 verified memory care options serving the Fountain Square area.

What to watch for with memory care near Fountain 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 Fountain Square

Community	Care type	Address	County
Marquette	Independent Living	8140 Township Line Road Indianapolis, OH 46260	Marion
The Forum at the Crossing	Independent Living	8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd Indianapolis, OH 46240	Marion
Altenheim	Independent Living	3525 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, OH 46237	Marion
University Heights Health and Living Community	Nursing Home	1380 East County Line Road South Indianapolis, OH 46227	Marion
Robin Run Village	Independent Living	5457 West 62nd St Indianapolis, OH 46268	Marion

Fountain Square specifically

Families searching from Fountain Square are close to both downtown's hospital campuses and the south-side facilities near Garfield Park.

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 should I do after a parent's first fall?

Treat it as a signal, not an accident -- a first fall is one of the strongest predictors of the next one. Get the cause investigated (medications, vision, inner-ear issues), fix the immediate environment, and ask CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions about equipment-lending programs.

What should I do right after a dementia diagnosis?

Slow down -- very little has to be decided the first month. Get the specific diagnosis type, since Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body and frontotemporal dementia progress differently, and put power of attorney and medical power of attorney paperwork in place now, while capacity is clear.

I live out of state. How do I manage my parent's care from a distance?

Build a plan that survives a bad-weather week when you cannot fly in. Recruit local eyes such as a Meals on Wheels driver or trusted neighbor, get medical power of attorney and HIPAA authorization in place, and establish one local point of contact, such as CICOA or a geriatric care manager.