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Traditions at North Willow

1703 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.782 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Traditions at North Willow

At Traditions at North Willow, seniors can delight in chef-prepared meals, resort-style amenities, and a continuum of care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This pet-friendly community is located near Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, and gives residents and their families peace of mind. All residents can enjoy convenient housekeeping services along with daily activities. Stay active in the fitness center, watch a movie in the theater room, or enjoy the fresh air while relaxing in the secured courtyard — complete with walking paths and plenty of patio seating. At Traditions at North Willow, seniors decide how to make the most of each day. For those who require additional assistance, specially trained and licensed nursing staff is available 24 hours a day. The medical director oversees each custom-tailored service plan to ensure it meets the resident’s evolving needs. Those with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can benefit from Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy on-site and the community’s Varietas® program, which is designed to create a therapeutic environment that reduces stimuli and fosters natural, daily rhythms. Traditions at North Willow offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options as well as one- and two-bedroom villas, enabling residents to enjoy as much comfort and independence as possible. State Licensing Information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of Indiana, visit the Indiana Health Care Providers Consumer Reports directory . Related Links: Your Complete Guide to Memory Care Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference? Furry Friends Welcome: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Senior Living

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 82 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Traditions at North Willow

I only lived in Independent Living so I had very little contact with staff members. The activities were mediocre, our room size was good in a villa, the dining options were limited, and the food was fair.

Response from the community

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts about Traditions at North Willow. Hearing about your experience is important to our team. Thank you for the positive comments about your room! We also appreciate the honest comments about activities and dining. We will share with the team. We’re grateful for your endorsement.

June 5, 2026
AnonymousMay 22, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

The facility was very clean and up to date. Everyone I met was very friendly and answered all my questions plus took me on a tour. It seemed like a very active community and everyone seemed happy.

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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Patricia, thank you for sharing your experience with Traditions at North Willow! We’re grateful for your kind words, and your feedback means a lot to us. We work hard to create a welcoming, supportive environment for our residents, families, and guests, and it’s wonderful to know that you noticed. Thank you for the kind words about our community and staff. Please let us know if you have further questions about our community! Our team is committed to providing compassionate care to each of our residents, and your kind words affirm that commitment. Thank you again for the recommendation.

March 3, 2026
Patricia HMarch 3, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

An amazing facility with such caring staff!

It was a short but very good experience at Traditions, especially the Nursing Staff and Director of Nursing! The Director is really involved with residents and directly helped me with my aunt several times with nursing issues. Afterwards, she continued to check on my aunt and her condition. She showed a deep and sincere care for both of us. Also, when my hospice company wasn't working out, she guided me through the steps to switch to another hospice organization late in the evening. Also, forgot to mention, there

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5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Anita, thank you so much for taking the time to review Traditions at North Willow! Your comments really matter to us. We strive to maintain a commitment to excellence in each interaction with our residents, their families, and our guests. Our warm, caring approach and welcoming atmosphere are all thanks to our wonderful staff, who approach the care of our residents with genuine respect and dignity. Thank you for all of these kind words about our staff. We’re glad we were able to care for your aunt. We appreciate the review and recommendation!

May 30, 2025
Anita MMay 29, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Traditions at North Willow review

Traditions at North Willow is a beautiful facility; well maintained and staffed with friendly caring people. What sets it apart from others like it is an outstanding activities director and program. The only category I did not rate as a '5' was food. When I eat with my mother, I typically find the food rather bland, however, I have noted recent improvements. The lack of seasoning is not an issue for my mother. She is pleased with the food and eats well.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Traditions at North Willow! Your comments really matter to us. We strive to maintain a commitment to excellence in each interaction with our residents, their families, and our guests. Our warm, caring approach and welcoming atmosphere are all thanks to our wonderful staff, who approach the care of our residents with genuine respect and dignity. Thank you for your kind comments on our community and staff. We also appreciate the honest comments on the food and will be sure to share with the team. We appreciate the review and recommendation!

April 4, 2025
AnonymousApril 2, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

An Incredibly Special Place

Our experience with Traditions at North Willow was wonderful. What we liked most about the community was the residents, the staff and the activities. We would recommend them to other families based on the experience we had.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Traditions at North Willow! Your comments really matter to us. We strive to maintain a commitment to excellence in each interaction with our residents, their families, and our guests. Our warm, caring approach and welcoming atmosphere are all thanks to our wonderful staff, who approach the care of our residents with genuine respect and dignity. Thank you for the kind words about our community and staff! We appreciate the review and recommendation!

October 11, 2024
AnonymousOctober 11, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful

I can’t say enough positive things about Traditions. They were professional and so caring. They went out of their way to make us feel at home, get my aunt involved, etc. When they noticed we were having having troubles with our hospice care, the Traditions staff and Dir of Nursing stepped in to care for my aunt and the Dir of Nursing helped me switch hospice providers. The ladies who greet guests coming in are the best! Many of our visitors commented on how welcoming and helpful they were. From a safety standpoint,

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Anita, thank you so much for taking the time to review Traditions at North Willow! Your comments really matter to us. We strive to maintain a commitment to excellence in each interaction with our residents, their families, and our guests. Our warm, caring approach and welcoming atmosphere are all thanks to our wonderful staff, who approach the care of our residents with genuine respect and dignity. Thank you so much for your kind words about our staff, community, and dining. We’re glad your aunt had a good experience here. We appreciate the review and recommendation!

September 12, 2024
Anita MAugust 28, 2024

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro
  • Anytime Dining
  • Vegetarian
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Activities & engagement

  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Jewish Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Tai Chi
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Wii Bowling
  • Bible Study Group
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Catholic Services
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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