Aster Place
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lafayette, IN

Aster Place

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lafayette, IN

Overview of Aster Place

Operated by Residential Care XIII LLC, Aster Place is a senior living community in Lafayette, Indiana, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Cari Branshaw serves as the administrator, and Tracy Allen is the director of nursing. The community is housed in a single-story building with 147 private and semi-private residences. It has been operating for 1 year, giving it a newer feel with more recently built spaces and programs.

The community has two dedicated memory care neighborhoods that support residents with different levels of cognitive need. Along with memory care, Aster Place offers independent living and short-term respite stays. This can give families flexibility if a loved one’s needs change over time. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are also available.

Aster Place has an occupancy rate of 78%, with 114 of its 147 beds filled. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby services can be reached on foot, while most errands require a car.

State inspections conducted by the Indiana Department of Health’s Division of Long Term Care have generally found the community in compliance. Several inspections identified no deficiencies. When issues have been noted, they have focused on medication administration documentation and recordkeeping, including making sure medication doses and service plans are properly documented, rather than on direct resident care. The community has taken corrective action in response.

Families touring Aster Place should ask how medication administration and documentation are managed daily.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
114
Bed community size
147-bed community Rank #97 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 431 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #156 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 417 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.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #331 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 331st out of 551 homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #114 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 410 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 410. 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.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
114 / 147
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceDecember 1, 2024
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number24-013045-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Aster Place is legally operated by Residential Care Xiii LLC, and administered by Cari Branshaw.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
147 units
Total beds
147 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorJohn Thomas
Director of NursingTracy Allen

Contact Information

Fax(765) 446-9500

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (84% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (53% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (38% 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. 433 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 88% better Rank #24 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 24th 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. 0.42.47 This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 84% better Rank #8 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 8th 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. 1119 This facility has had 42% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (11 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 42% 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. 27%58% This facility has 31 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (27% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 31% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1113 This facility has had 15% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (11 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 15% 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. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #101 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 101st 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 2022. 0.81.3 This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 118 This facility has had 38% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (11 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lafayette's city center to Aster Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Lafayette

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Westminster Village West Lafayette
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Lafayette
184
Facility 184
IN AVG 116
Rank #42 / 431
Yes
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 40
Rank #131 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
32.1%
Facility 32.1%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #404 / 410
-Kristen PatzWestminster Village West Lafayette IncJennifer Clark7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 36
Rank #172 / 318
3.6
Facility 3.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #231 / 309
Aster Place
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lafayette (Cascada Business Park)
147
Facility 147
IN AVG 116
Rank #97 / 431
Yes
30
Facility 30
IN AVG 40
Rank #331 / 551
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #114 / 410
-Cari BranshawResidential Care Xiii LLCTracy Allen11
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 36
Rank #24 / 318
0.4
Facility 0.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #8 / 309
Glasswater Creek of Lafayette
AL
Lafayette
133
Facility 133
IN AVG 116
Rank #131 / 431
Yes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 40
Rank #261 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 8
Rank #101 / 417
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #82 / 410
A+Lori Lindsey-ClarkstonGlasswater Creek Of Lafayette, LLCKristel Amos-Johnson14
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #202 / 290
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 36
Rank #121 / 318
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #69 / 309
The Springs at Lafayette
AL
ADC
MC
NH
SNF
Lafayette (Columbian Park)
126
Facility 126
IN AVG 116
Rank #151 / 431
Yes
69
Facility 69
IN AVG 40
Rank #76 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
32.5%
Facility 32.5%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #401 / 410
A-Jeffrey WeaverBoard Of Trustees Of The Flavius J Witham MemorialMichelle Thompson10
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 36
Rank #238 / 318
4.2
Facility 4.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #257 / 309
Traditions of Lafayette
AL
IL
Lafayette
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 116
Rank #291 / 431
Yes
52
Facility 52
IN AVG 40
Rank #199 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #35 / 410
-Tiffany TribbleFive Star Quality Care-In, LLCNona Finley7
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #54 / 318
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #59 / 309

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Aster Place is located in Lafayette, 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 Aster Place

What neighborhood is Aster Place in?

Aster Place is in the Cascada Business Park neighborhood of Lafayette.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Aster Place?

Tracy Allen is the Director of Nursing at Aster Place.

Who is the owner of Aster Place?

Aster Place is legally operated by Residential Care Xiii LLC, and administered by Cari Branshaw.

Is Aster Place in a walkable area?

Aster Place has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Aster Place?

According to IN state health department records, Aster Place's license number is 24-013045-1.

When does Aster Place's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Aster Place's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Aster Place?

Aster Place's occupancy is 78%.

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