Brookdale Carmel
Brookdale Carmel is a welcoming senior living community in Carmel, IN, providing a caring environment for seniors needing Memory Care. The community’s exceptional team delivers unique, personalized care options tailored to match the unique and complex needs of residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. With a gentle daily structure of planned programming, dementia-friendly activities, and a compassionate team available 24/7, residents know they are receiving all-encompassing care while maintaining their independence for as long as possible.
The community is committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters new connections and meaningful experiences for seniors despite their afflictions. Through secure community outdoor spaces, residents can safely explore the surroundings, fostering independence while providing purpose with gardening, outdoor exercise, sensory experiences, and more. To ensure residents stay on top of their nutrition, the community offers its award-winning Clare Bridge dining program, allowing seniors to enjoy dementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections. At Brookdale Carmel, residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving who they are.
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About this community
Occupancy
Brookdale Carmel is legally operated by Clare Bridge Of Carmel, Llc, and administrated by Evelyn Laws.
Staffing
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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
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2022 vs. Indiana state average• Inspection deficiency rate (16% above)
• Complaint visits (50% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Total complaints (at IN avg)
• Complaints per year (at IN avg) 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per year (74% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (68% below)
• Total visits (26% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% below)
• Inspections (8% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 36 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 75% better Rank #62 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.3 | 9 | This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 74% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.6 | 1.9 | This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 68% better Rank #25 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 25th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 14 | 19 | This facility has 26% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 26% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 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
| 12 | 13 | This facility has 8% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 8% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg |
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Complaint visits
| 12 | 8 | This facility has 50% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 50% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 15, 2025 investigation substantiated neglect and abuse, including a fatal fall from improper wheelchair transfer and physical abuse by a CNA confirmed on video.
- February 27, 2025 inspection cited neglect for failing to identify and properly treat new pressure wounds, resulting in hospitalization of a resident.
- May 13, 2025 follow-up found all prior complaint-related deficiencies corrected with no new deficiencies cited and full compliance confirmed.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: 2-story
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carmel's city center to Brookdale Carmel's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.5 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| The Barrington of Carmel | MC AL IL NH | Carmel | 154
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154
IN AVG
116
Rank
#82 / 437 | No |
39
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39
IN AVG
37
Rank
#275 / 587 | Suite | 18
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18
IN AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 378 |
71.4%
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71.4%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#164 / 404 | A+ | Kara Owen | Prairie Landing Community, Inc | Melissa Forrester | 94
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94
IN AVG
83
Rank
#47 / 384 | 6 | 2
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2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 12
Facility
12
IN AVG
36
Rank
#82 / 386 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#53 / 386 |
| Woodland Terrace of Carmel | MC AL IL | Carmel (Pro-Med Lane) | 149
Facility
149
IN AVG
116
Rank
#93 / 437 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
IN AVG
37
Rank
#233 / 587 | Suite | 18
Facility
18
IN AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 378 |
64.4%
Facility
64.4%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#227 / 404 | A+ | Nicholas Halstead | Well Npsl Tenant, LLC | Tehesha Patterson | 97
Facility
97
IN AVG
83
Rank
#18 / 384 | 8 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
36
Rank
#16 / 386 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#12 / 386 |
| Brookdale Carmel | MC | Carmel (Newark Village) | 100
Facility
100
IN AVG
116
Rank
#237 / 437 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
IN AVG
37
Rank
#9 / 587 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
IN AVG
8
Rank
#5 / 378 |
48.0%
Facility
48.0%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#346 / 404 | A+ | Evelyn Laws | Clare Bridge Of Carmel, LLC | Dana Hildebrandt | 87
Facility
87
IN AVG
83
Rank
#110 / 384 | 12 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#198 / 352 | 9
Facility
9
IN AVG
36
Rank
#62 / 386 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#25 / 386 |
| Independence Village of Carmel | MC AL IL | Carmel (Illinois Street) | 93
Facility
93
IN AVG
116
Rank
#274 / 437 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IN AVG
37
Rank
#375 / 587 | Suite | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
8
Rank
#57 / 378 |
75.3%
Facility
75.3%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#135 / 404 | A+ | Dana Larson | Senior Living Carmel LLC | Melissa Kepley | 83
Facility
83
IN AVG
83
Rank
#151 / 384 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#140 / 352 | 23
Facility
23
IN AVG
36
Rank
#141 / 386 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#262 / 386 |
| The Restoracy of Carmel | MC NH | Carmel (Carmel Arts & Design District) | 72
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72
IN AVG
116
Rank
#344 / 437 | No |
77
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77
IN AVG
37
Rank
#30 / 587 | Suite | 12
Facility
12
IN AVG
8
Rank
#87 / 378 |
94.4%
Facility
94.4%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#13 / 404 | A+ | Ryan Levengood | Major Hospital | Chelsea Knox | 70
Facility
70
IN AVG
83
Rank
#326 / 384 | 17 | 6
Facility
6
IN AVG
5
Rank
#236 / 352 | 107
Facility
107
IN AVG
36
Rank
#352 / 386 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#271 / 386 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Carmel
What neighborhood is Brookdale Carmel in?
Brookdale Carmel is in the Newark Village neighborhood of Carmel.
Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Carmel?
Dana Hildebrandt is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Carmel.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Carmel?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Carmel is Clare Bridge Of Carmel, Llc.
Is Brookdale Carmel in a walkable area?
Brookdale Carmel has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Brookdale Carmel?
According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Carmel's license number is 24-010416-1.
When does Brookdale Carmel's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Carmel's license expires on October 31, 2025.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Carmel?
Brookdale Carmel's occupancy is 48%.
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