Little Clinic Closed in Carmel & FishersThe Little Clinic at Kroger Is Closing in Carmel & Fishers — Here’s Where to Go Instead
Little Clinic Closed in Carmel & Fishers
If The Little Clinic inside Kroger was your go-to for walk-in care, you’re not alone — and you’re not without options. Kroger is closing approximately 50 Little Clinic locations nationwide as part of a company-wide restructuring, and Hamilton County is directly affected.
I’m Dr. Lisa Clay, board-certified family physician and founder of Monarch Medicine Urgent Care in Carmel. Our clinic is less than 2 miles north of the Carmel Kroger on Range Line Road. We’re open 7 days a week, accept most major insurance plans, and offer everything The Little Clinic provided — plus on-site X-ray, stitches, comprehensive lab work, and a physician (MD/DO) at every visit.
Which Little Clinic Locations Are Closing?
CLOSED — Carmel
The Little Clinic at Kroger, 1217 S Range Line Rd, Carmel, IN 46032
Closed permanently as of February 28, 2026.
CLOSING APRIL 4 — Fishers
The Little Clinic at Kroger, Fishers, IN
Scheduled to close permanently on April 4, 2026.
STATUS UNCERTAIN — Westfield
The Little Clinic at Kroger, 150 W 161st St, Westfield, IN 46074
Still open as of March 2026 — but Kroger has not confirmed which additional locations will close.
This follows a national trend. Walmart closed all 51 of its in-store health clinics in 2024. CVS and Walgreens have scaled back their MinuteClinic and VillageMD programs. Retail healthcare is contracting — but your need for walk-in care hasn’t changed.
Monarch Medicine Is 2 Miles from the Carmel Kroger
If you used The Little Clinic at the Carmel Kroger on Range Line Road, Monarch Medicine is a 4-minute drive north — same road, same side of town.
Monarch Medicine Urgent Care
90 Executive Drive, Suite A & B, Carmel, IN 46032
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat–Sun 9am–12pm
Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
Phone: (317) 804-4203
What The Little Clinic Offered vs. What Monarch Medicine Offers
The Little Clinic was staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants who followed standardized protocols for a defined set of conditions. That model works for simple needs — but it has hard limits. Here’s how we compare:
| Service | Little Clinic (Kroger) | Monarch Medicine |
|---|---|---|
| Provider type | NP or PA | Physician (MD/DO) |
| On-site X-ray | No | Yes — digital, same-day results |
| Stitches / wound repair | No | Yes — sutures, staples, wound glue |
| Rapid strep / flu test | Yes | Yes |
| Comprehensive lab work | Limited — sent to outside lab | On-site, same-day results |
| Sports physicals | Yes | Yes — $65.80 |
| Age restrictions | 12 months and older | All ages — newborn+ |
| Epic / MyChart | No | Yes |
| Weekend hours | Sat 8:30–5 / Sun 9:30–4 | Sat–Sun 9am–12pm |
| Published self-pay pricing | Partial | Yes — full pricing |
Everything The Little Clinic Handled — We Handle Too (and More)
If you relied on The Little Clinic for any of these, Monarch Medicine covers all of them — plus services The Little Clinic couldn’t offer:
What Little Clinic Offered ✓
- Cold & flu treatment
- Strep throat testing
- Ear infection treatment
- Pink eye treatment
- Rash evaluation
- Vaccinations
- Minor screenings
What Only Monarch Offers ✓
- On-site digital X-ray — same-day results
- Stitches & wound repair
- Fracture & sprain care
- TB testing (PPD, QFT, X-ray)
- Comprehensive STD panels
- Sinus infection treatment
- Physician (MD/DO) at every visit
Your records transfer seamlessly. Monarch Medicine uses Epic/MyChart — the same system used by IU Health, Community Health, and most Hamilton County providers. Your visit records sync automatically, so your primary care physician has access to everything we do.
Fishers Little Clinic Patients — April 4 Is Coming
The Little Clinic at Kroger in Fishers is scheduled to close permanently on April 4, 2026. If you’ve been using it for walk-in care, now is the time to find an alternative before it shuts down.
Monarch Medicine is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Fishers via 116th Street. We offer everything The Little Clinic did — plus on-site X-ray, stitches, comprehensive lab work, and physician-led care at every visit.
See our Fishers urgent care page for directions and details →
Insurance & Payment for Urgent Care Visits
If The Little Clinic accepted your insurance, there’s a good chance we do too.
Accepted plans include: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Encore/IU Health Plans, and most employer-sponsored plans.
We are not in network with Medicaid or Humana.
No insurance? Our self-pay rate starts at $105.70 with a 30% discount applied automatically.
Your Little Clinic Closed. We’re Open 7 Days a Week.
Physician-led care. On-site X-ray. Same-day results. 2 miles from the Carmel Kroger on Range Line Road.
Check In Online — Hold Your Spot
Or call (317) 804-4203
90 Executive Drive, Suite A & B, Carmel, IN 46032 · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat–Sun 9am–12pm
Last medically reviewed by
Dr. Lisa Clay, MD, FAAFP
Board-Certified Family Physician · Founder & Medical Director, Monarch Medicine Urgent Care
March 2026
This article is for informational purposes only. Closure dates and statuses for The Little Clinic locations are based on publicly available reporting as of March 2026 and are subject to change. The Little Clinic is a trademark of The Kroger Co. Monarch Medicine is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Kroger Co. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
About the Author
Dr. Lisa Clay, MD, FAAFP
Board-Certified Family Physician
Dr. Lisa Clay is a board-certified family physician with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She founded Monarch Medicine Urgent Care in Carmel, Indiana to deliver compassionate, physician-led care with minimal wait times and transparent pricing.
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