ElderGrade
C

60.5/100

Average

American Village

2026 East 54Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220

CMS 3/5 stars #35 of 46 in Marion County (317) 253-6950
Certified beds
150
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6 for 34 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

6.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.1 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.56 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 54% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.37 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.56 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.83 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 54.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 34 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 25, 2026 (4 months ago).

G Mar 25, 2026 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

D Mar 25, 2026 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 25, 2026 F0697 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 25, 2026 F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 25, 2026 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 25, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 1, 2025 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, which operates 92 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DRUMMER, CARL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FEHRIBACH, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HANIFY, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LAZARD, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MANTRAVADI, GEETA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MUKES-GAITHER, BEVERLY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PAYNE, MONICA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BABCOCK, PAUL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CAINE, VIRGINIA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HARRIS, LISA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COUCH, GINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about American Village

What is the ElderGrade for American Village? +

American Village holds an ElderGrade of C (60.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at American Village? +

Residents receive an average of 3.37 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has American Village been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 34 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does American Village accept Medicaid? +

Yes, American Village is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.