Wildwood Healthcare Center

It is certified for 160 beds, and about 131 residents live there on a typical day, so it is a larger nursing home. Bigger homes can offer more programs under one roof, but it is fair to ask how care stays personal — for example, whether the same aides usually work with the same residents.

Its services page lists short-term rehabilitation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus long-term care. Specialty programs listed for this building include in-house dialysis, wound care with dedicated physicians, cardiac management, neurorehabilitation, medically complex and post-surgical care, and substance abuse treatment. Hospice and palliative care and respite stays are also listed. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a family-owned, for-profit chain with 121 facilities across several states. CommuniCare runs four other Indianapolis homes — Allison Pointe, Evergreen Crossing and the Lofts, Hawthorne, and Southpointe — so if this building is not the right fit, a sister home nearby may be.

Federal regulators rate the facility 2 out of 5 stars overall, which is a below-average score. The subscores are 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures (how residents do on things like mobility and avoiding infections), and 1 star for staffing. Star ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — they are a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Because staffing is rated 1 star and government data shows nursing staff turnover of about 45 percent, ask how many nurses and aides are on duty for each shift, including nights and weekends, and what the home does to keep staff. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

The admissions page says a team member can meet you at the hospital or at home before admission to answer questions, and that admissions are handled around the clock. The home lists contracts with most managed-care and commercial insurance plans, participates in the major government health coverage programs, and offers private-pay options. Bring copies of all insurance cards on admission day, and confirm coverage details directly with the facility.

Call 317-353-1290. The building is at 7301 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219, in Marion County. The facility's website lists this same number and an online form for admission inquiries.