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Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam
Exterior view of Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam Outdoor gazebo by a pond with seating Interior dining area with tables and chairs Cozy interior of a senior living unit with a couch and kitchen area Interior view of a recreational common area with a pool table Bright and inviting resident room with decor Interior view of a kitchenette area in a facility

Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam

1315 John St, Anderson, IN 46016 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam

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Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam, located in Anderson, Indiana, offers an affordable yet high-quality assisted senior living lifestyle. They prioritize the diverse needs of seniors, providing an elevated lifestyle grounded in love, compassion, and dignity. With 130 studio and one-bedroom apartments, residents benefit from a full spectrum of services that are both convenient and supportive.

Residents can engage in a variety of social and recreational activities, fostering a vibrant atmosphere. The staff, well-cared-for themselves, is equipped to provide exceptional care, with ongoing health monitoring, nursing assessments, and 24-hour staffing by certified nursing assistants. Sweet Galilee also offers transportation services and on-site beauty and barber services. The community features inviting spaces like a living room, a cozy TV lounge, an outdoor patio, and even a country store, creating a warm and enriching residential assisted living environment for its residents.

Facility Direct Line (765) 442-3752
Facility Direct Line (765) 442-3752
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Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #140 / 437Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 437 homes in Indiana. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #125 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 587 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #193 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 434 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 434. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
91 / 130
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 1, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires in 7 days
License Number25-014706-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam is legally operated by Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam Llc, and administered by Vernatene Banks.

Profit StatusFor-profit
Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Residential
130 units
Total beds
130 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingCarmen May

Contact Information

Fax(765) 442-3900

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 48 deficiencies 12 complaints 26 inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.

12 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #309 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 309th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 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. Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 9 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (33% above)
• Deficiencies per year (33% above)
• Total visits (37% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (114% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (57% above)
• Inspections (77% above)
• Total complaints (140% above)
• Complaints per year (131% above)
• Complaint visits (188% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
Latest Inspection July 2, 2025 Renewal

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. 4836 This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (48 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 33% worse Rank #232 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 232nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 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.
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 129 This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 33% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.81.9 This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 5% better Rank #121 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 121st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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. 2619 This facility has 37% more total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (26 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 37% worse
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 157 This facility has 114% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (15 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 114% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 58%37% This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (58% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 21% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 2313 This facility has 77% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 77% worse

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. 125 This facility has 140% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 140% worse Rank #341 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st 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. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 31.3 This facility has 131% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 131% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 238 This facility has 188% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 188% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 2, 2025 renewal inspection found 5 deficiencies including expired staff certifications, incomplete training, missing health screenings, and unsafe food handling practices.
  • Multiple substantiated complaints from 2023 to 2025 cited failures in resident protection from verbal and resident-to-resident abuse, medication administration errors, and privacy violations.
  • June 5, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to four complaints, confirming compliance with state regulations at that time.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Anderson's city center to Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.6 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Saint John'S Health System)

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Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam
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130
Facility 130
IN AVG 116
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63
Facility 63
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Studio / 1 Bed-
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
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Rank #182 / 404
A+Vernatene BanksSweet Galilee At The Wigwam LLCCarmen May
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Facility 71
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12
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam is located in Anderson, 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).
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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).
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~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 Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam

Who is the Director of Nursing at Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam?

Carmen May is the Director of Nursing at Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam.

Is Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam in a walkable area?

Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam?

According to IN state health department records, Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's license number is 25-014706-1.

When does Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam?

Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's occupancy is 70%.

Does Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam is registered as a for-profit in IN.

Who is the administrator of Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam?

Vernatene Banks is the administrator of Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam.

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