American Village
2026 East 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220 · (317) 253-6950
Government - County · 150 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
American Village has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 25, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 25, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 25, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.March 25, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.March 25, 2026 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.March 25, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 25, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 25, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.March 25, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 1, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 10, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.January 10, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 10, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.January 10, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.January 10, 2024 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.37 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 133.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fairway Village Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Southpointe Healthcare Center Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Marquette Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Augustine Home for the Aged Indianapolis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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