Friends Fellowship Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Richmond, IN
Friends Fellowship Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Richmond, IN
Overview of Friends Fellowship Community
Friends Fellowship Community is a 217-bed nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 2030 Chester Blvd in Richmond, Indiana. Managed by William Rees, with medical direction by Dr. Mahendra Kalra and nursing oversight by Melissa Harrison, the campus serves the Richmond area under a license active through July 2026. The facility provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 92 licensed skilled nursing beds.
This faith-rooted organization functions as a voluntary nonprofit with a BBB A+ rating and a high Walk Score of 76, facilitating easy access to the city center. While the facility does not carry a CMS star rating, 2026 filings show a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on the most recent 2025 compliance surveys. The current census at the nursing center is approximately 37 residents, a strategic occupancy level that should be discussed directly with the administration. The community prioritizes a private-pay resident model and does not explicitly list Medicaid-certified beds.
Professional medical support is available 24/7 through a team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who manage various stages of aging. Though regulatory records from late 2024 noted past challenges in fire safety infrastructure, the facility successfully cleared a June 2025 preoccupancy survey for 24 relocated nursing beds, confirming a fully updated Life Safety Code system. Clinical oversight now emphasizes medication effectiveness reviews and routine wellness monitoring to maintain high residential standards. On-site medical direction by Dr. Kalra ensures that residents have access to specialized care coordination within the campus.
The 22-acre campus offers a long-term residential environment designed for stability as residents transition between different levels of medical need. Monthly service packages generally include meals, housekeeping, and personal laundry tailored to specific care requirements.
Shared spaces and secure walking paths are integrated into the facility’s central location near Richmond’s urban amenities. The activities staff curate a social calendar intended to promote cognitive health and physical wellness across all resident groups. Because of the urban location, residents have pedestrian access to local parks and shopping while remaining in a secure, community-monitored setting.
Older adults seeking a mission-driven environment that balances walkable urban access with a wide clinical spectrum may find this community appropriate. Prospective residents and their representatives should visit the campus directly to discuss the recent occupancy trends and view the fire safety infrastructure improvements to assess the 2026 quality performance firsthand.
217-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 76 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 23 days
License Number25-001128-1
Friends Fellowship Community is legally operated by Friends Fellowship Community Inc, and administered by William Rees.
Profit StatusNonprofit
Non-Certified Comprehensive Care
92 units
Residential
125 units
Total beds
217 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Medical DirectorMahendra Kalra
Director of NursingMelissa Harrison
ContactMr. Jeffrey Baxter, President (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)
Health Care Center
Fax(765) 962-9188
Inspection History
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
15 deficiencies
7 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
2 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per year (58% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above) 4 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per year (58% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (92% below)
Latest Inspection
June 13, 2025
Original Licensing
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 36 | This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (15 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 58% better Rank #91 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 91st out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 3 | 7.2 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7.2).↓ 58% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.1 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 11% worse Rank #316 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 316th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 7 | 19 | This facility has had 63% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 43% | 37% | This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (43% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 6% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 92% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on June 13, 2025, found the facility in full compliance with fire safety codes and no deficiencies.
- The November 26, 2024 inspection cited 10 deficiencies, including fire wall failures, propped corridor doors, obstructed exits, and missing fire alarm inspections.
- The January 21, 2025 follow-up found three unresolved fire safety issues but accepted plans of correction for each deficiency.
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Friends Fellowship Community is located in RICHMOND, Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Friends Fellowship Community
Who is the Director of Nursing at Friends Fellowship Community?
Melissa Harrison is the Director of Nursing at Friends Fellowship Community.
Is Friends Fellowship Community in a walkable area?
Friends Fellowship Community has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Friends Fellowship Community?
According to IN state health department records, Friends Fellowship Community's license number is 25-001128-1.
When does Friends Fellowship Community's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Friends Fellowship Community's license expires on July 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Friends Fellowship Community?
Friends Fellowship Community's occupancy is 57.1%.
Does Friends Fellowship Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Friends Fellowship Community is registered as a non-profit in IN.
Who is the administrator of Friends Fellowship Community?
William Rees is the administrator of Friends Fellowship Community.
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