FAIRWAY VILLAGE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Fairway Village in Indianapolis has earned a Trust Grade of A, indicating excellent quality and high recommendations from previous residents and families. It ranks #32 out of 505 facilities in Indiana, placing it in the top half of all nursing homes in the state, and is the top-rated option among 46 facilities in Marion County. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from four in 2023 to none in 2025, although staffing is a weakness with a rating of only 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 49%, which is close to the state average. Notably, there have been no fines reported, which is a positive sign of compliance, and the facility has average RN coverage, meaning there is sufficient oversight. However, specific concerns include the lack of paper towels in several rooms, an inaccurate documentation of a resident's code status, and the potential for accidents due to improper storage of a liquid treatment at a resident's bedside, highlighting areas that need improvement despite the overall strong ratings.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Indiana
- #32/505
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Indiana. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 4 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Indiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 4 deficiencies on record
Jul 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's code status preference was documented accurately in the clinical record for 1 of 16 residents reviewed for advanced dir...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent accident and hazards for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for accidents. A thin liquid treatment was left at a resident's be...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure paper towels were available for facility staff ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the daily posted nurse staffing documents reflected the actual hours worked by staff from 6/14/23 through 7/17/23.
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Indiana.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Indiana facilities.
- • Only 4 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Fairway Village's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns FAIRWAY VILLAGE an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Indiana, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Fairway Village Staffed?
CMS rates FAIRWAY VILLAGE's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Indiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Fairway Village?
State health inspectors documented 4 deficiencies at FAIRWAY VILLAGE during 2023. These included: 3 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Fairway Village?
FAIRWAY VILLAGE is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 53 certified beds and approximately 46 residents (about 87% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana.
How Does Fairway Village Compare to Other Indiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Indiana, FAIRWAY VILLAGE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Fairway Village?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Fairway Village Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, FAIRWAY VILLAGE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Indiana. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Fairway Village Stick Around?
FAIRWAY VILLAGE has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Indiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Fairway Village Ever Fined?
FAIRWAY VILLAGE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Fairway Village on Any Federal Watch List?
FAIRWAY VILLAGE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.