Senior & Elder Care in Indianapolis

Distinctive, nationally recognized senior resources -- not just "there are nursing homes here." Anchored by a federally designated Alzheimer's research center and top-ranked retirement communities with real national standing.

Every item on this page clears one bar: not commonplace, not everywhere. These are real, named resources with their actual verified designation or certification — not a generic "has a hospital" or "has a gym" list. We left out anything we couldn't independently verify or that didn't clearly clear that bar, the same honesty rule used throughout this site — a shorter, accurate list beats a padded one.

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One of Only 37 NIA-Designated Alzheimer's Centers Nationwide

Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (IADRC), IU School of Medicine

Designated by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) as one of just 37 Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers in the entire United States -- has drawn roughly $50 million in NIH funding, including a $15 million NIA award announced in 2021.

Source: IU School of Medicine

#1-Ranked CCRC in Indiana (Newsweek 2025) — CARF Five-Year Accreditation Since 1994

Marquette (Indianapolis)

Ranked #1 in Indiana (#114 nationally out of 330 evaluated communities) in Newsweek/Statista's America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025 survey. Also holds CARF International's top Five-Year Accreditation, continuously since first accredited in 1994.

Source: Newsweek/Statista — Indiana Rankings

#2-Ranked CCRC in Indiana (Newsweek 2025)

Robin Run Village (Indianapolis)

Ranked #2 in Indiana (#117 nationally) in the same Newsweek/Statista 2025 America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities survey.

Source: Robin Run Senior Living

25+ Year National Aging-Research Center

IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute

Founded 1997, grown from 4 to 16 active faculty researchers; developed one of the first team-based elder care models nationally (GRACE). Funded over its history by NIH, CMS, CDC, DoD, AHRQ, and the John A. Hartford Foundation.

Source: Regenstrief Institute

ACGME-Accredited Fellowship, Continuously Accredited Since ~2000

IU School of Medicine Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

ACGME program #1511721016, currently holding "Continued Accreditation" status with no gaps, warnings, or probation on record over roughly 27 years -- built on geriatrics educational resources developed at IU since 1997.

Source: ACGME program record