Zionsville Meadows

Name: Zionsville Meadows
Address: 675 S FORD RD, Zionsville, IN, 46077, US
Telephone: 3178735205

675 S Ford Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077 · Boone County · 167 certified beds · avg 81 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1997

Part of chain: AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES (90 facilities, chain avg rating 3.9★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.72

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (18)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 28, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 21, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint
Dec 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council.
Dec 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Dec 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Dec 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 9, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Dec 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Dec 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. · from a complaint
Oct 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	6	E
2024	8	E
2025	3	E
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Indiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.72	3.42	3.95	top 25% in Indiana; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.57	0.62	0.69	top 47% in Indiana; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.02	3.01	3.50	top 39% in Indiana; bottom 32% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.29	0.47	0.48	bottom 22% in Indiana; bottom 31% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	46.2	45.9	45.8	bottom 48% in Indiana; bottom 47% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	50.0	40.4	42.9	bottom 35% in Indiana; bottom 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.67, RN 0.57, weekend 2.98. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
American Senior Communities LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Babcock, Paul	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/30/2020
Greene, Cathy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/31/2018
Kelsey, Donna	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2016
Stordy, David	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	09/15/2016
Taylor, Chris	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/07/2016
Thomas, Robert	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/16/2015

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
"If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Hoosier Village	2.0 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Retreat at the Stratford, the	4.4 mi	Carmel, IN	★★★★☆	4/5
Restoracy of Whitestown, the	4.5 mi	Whitestown, IN	★★★★★	4/5
St Augustine Home for the Aged	4.8 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★★★★	4/5
Spring Mill Meadows	5.0 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Marquette	5.0 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★★★★	4/5
Brickyard Healthcare - Willow Springs Care Center	5.1 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Copper Trace Health & Living Community	5.4 mi	Westfield, IN	★★★☆☆	3/5
Harcourt Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation	5.5 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Robin Run Health Center	5.5 mi	Indianapolis, IN	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155620.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Zionsville Meadows

675 S Ford Rd, Zionsville, IN 46077 · 3178735205

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
☐ "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 155620 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)