Melrose Assisted Living LLC

Melrose Assisted Living LLC

Overview of Melrose Assisted Living

Melrose Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Evansville, Indiana. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while allowing a resident to keep their own apartment. The community opened in 2023 and may be a good fit for someone who needs regular assistance with daily living or medication administration.

With 198 beds, Melrose is in the larger community range, with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them. Leslie Head serves as the administrator.

A heated indoor pool, indoor spa, gym, pickleball courts, shuffleboard and billiards give residents choices for exercise, recreation and relaxation. The beauty salon supports on site grooming, while the cafe, theater, computer center and general store offer places for entertainment, computer use and everyday purchases. Chef prepared meals address residents’ nutritional needs, and private family dining provides a designated space for meals with visitors; transportation is available for trips beyond the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 198 Rank #30 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 341 homes we track in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #102 / 338Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 338 homes we track in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
6 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #324 / 324Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 324 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 324. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
21.2% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Indiana average: 65.7%
Occupied beds
42 / 198
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 2025
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number25-014866-1
AccreditationsIndiana Assisted Living Association, HOPE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Melrose Assisted Living LLC is legally operated by Melrose Assisted Living LLC, and administered by Leslie Head.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
198 units
Total beds
198 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingRachael Howson

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(812) 867-0241

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Spa
Pickleball
Shuffleboard
Game Room
Salon
Fitness Center
Café
Computers
General Store
Movie Theater
Chapel
Dining
Dance Hall
Specific ProgramsHealth monitoring assessments, daily living assistance, medication administration, emergency call pendants, social and wellness programs, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, maintenance
Operating HoursOffice Lines Are Open From 8-5 Mon – Fri. Call for Evening/Weekend Tour Appointments. 24/7 Nursing Team Available.

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. IN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (29% above)
5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (76% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (82% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 833 This facility has 76% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 76% better Rank #54 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 54th out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.02.47 This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 19% better Rank #131 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 131st out of 309 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 309 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 419 This facility has had 79% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (4 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 79% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 37 This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 75%58% This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (75% vs. IN avg 58%).↑ 17% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 413 This facility has had 69% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (4 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 290 homes we track in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 0.31.7 This facility has 82% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 82% better

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Address 9.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Evansville's city center to Melrose Assisted Living LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Melrose Assisted Living LLC
AL
North Evansville
198
Facility 198
IN AVG 122
Rank #30 / 341
No--
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 8
Rank #102 / 338
21.2%
Facility 21.2%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #324 / 324
A+Leslie HeadMelrose Assisted Living LLCRachael Howson4
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 290
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #54 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #131 / 309
Heritage Center
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Evansville
172
Facility 172
IN AVG 122
Rank #50 / 341
Yes
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 38
Rank #290 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 8
Rank #12 / 338
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #110 / 324
A+Adam StricklandPulaski Memorial HospitalKimberly Eden8
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 290
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 36
Rank #97 / 318
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #114 / 309
Silver Birch of Evansville
AL
Evansville (Baptisttown)
125
Facility 125
IN AVG 122
Rank #140 / 341
No
59
Facility 59
IN AVG 38
Rank #120 / 466
Studio / 1 bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #106 / 324
A+Diadree JollyEvansville Rcf LPAngela Ketcherside13
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #202 / 290
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 36
Rank #127 / 318
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #91 / 309
Riverwalk Communities
AL
ADC
Evansville
113
Facility 113
IN AVG 122
Rank #173 / 341
Yes
71
Facility 71
IN AVG 38
Rank #49 / 466
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #123 / 324
-Katie GoldsberryAmehealth (Evansville) IncRobb Shipley9
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 290
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 36
Rank #135 / 318
2.2
Facility 2.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #153 / 309
The Wyndmoor of Evansville
AL
NH
Evansville
110
Facility 110
IN AVG 122
Rank #179 / 341
Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 38
Rank #379 / 466
studio / 1 bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #59 / 324
-Jessie MooreWyndmoor Of Evansville LLCLori Lamble7
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #104 / 318
2.1
Facility 2.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #143 / 309

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Melrose Assisted Living LLC is located in NORTH EVANSVILLE, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose Assisted Living LLC

Who is the Director of Nursing at Melrose Assisted Living LLC?

Rachael Howson is the Director of Nursing at Melrose Assisted Living LLC.

What is the license number of Melrose Assisted Living LLC?

According to IN state health department records, Melrose Assisted Living LLC's license number is 25-014866-1.

When does Melrose Assisted Living LLC's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Melrose Assisted Living LLC's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Melrose Assisted Living LLC?

Melrose Assisted Living LLC's occupancy is 21.2%.

How long has Melrose Assisted Living LLC been in business?

Melrose Assisted Living LLC has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Melrose Assisted Living LLC?

No, Melrose Assisted Living LLC has a no-pet policy.

Does Melrose Assisted Living LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Melrose Assisted Living LLC is registered as a for-profit in IN.

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