Story Cottage At Meridian Hills, located in Indianapolis, IN, is a boutique-style senior living community dedicated exclusively to memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood near St. Vincent Hospital, the community offers an intimate, homelike setting with a capacity for just 8-10 residents, allowing for highly personalized care and close attention from staff. Residents benefit from a thoughtfully designed environment featuring secure outdoor spaces, comfortable common areas, and private or semi-private suites that can be individualized with personal furnishings and décor, creating a true sense of home.
The facility provides round-the-clock caregiver support with a high staff-to-resident ratio, ensuring that each resident receives attentive, individualized care. Licensed nurses oversee care plans that are customized to meet each resident's needs, preferences, and history, and are reviewed regularly in collaboration with families. Care staff assist with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication management, while encouraging independence in eating and other self-care tasks whenever possible. The team is trained in dementia care best practices, fostering a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to support.
Story Cottage At Meridian Hills emphasizes safety and comfort, incorporating features such as secure entryways, enclosed gardens, and unobtrusive monitoring systems to promote freedom of movement while minimizing risks. The community’s layout is intentionally designed to reduce confusion, with clear sightlines, familiar décor, and easy access to communal areas.
Residents enjoy a rich program of therapeutic activities tailored to their abilities and interests, including music therapy, art sessions, gardening, sensory activities, and reminiscence-based programs. Regularly scheduled events such as fitness classes, games, and holiday celebrations help foster engagement, socialization, and a sense of purpose. The small group setting allows staff to adapt activities in real time, ensuring participation and enjoyment for every resident.
Dining at Story Cottage features chef-prepared, nutritious meals served family-style in a cozy dining area, accommodating individual dietary needs and preferences. Families are encouraged to participate in meals and activities, strengthening connections and supporting residents’ emotional well-being.
With a philosophy centered on dignity, respect, and meaningful living, Story Cottage At Meridian Hills stands out for its intimate scale, specialized approach, and commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those with memory loss in a secure, familiar, and nurturing environment.
Costs at this community start at $4,392 and range up to $4,392. The average price in the community is $4,392, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,986. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
