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Independence Village of Carmel
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Carmel, IN
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Independence Village of Carmel

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Carmel, IN
13390 Illinois St, Carmel, IN 46032 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Independence Village of Carmel

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Independence Village of Carmel independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live the best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. The vibrant senior living home is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Independence Village ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services, such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

Facility Direct Line (317) 818-0526
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Bed community size
93-bed community Rank #274 / 437Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th 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.
Years in operation
19 years in operation Rank #57 / 378Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 378 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #375 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 375th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #141 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st 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.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
70 / 93
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceJune 1, 2025
ExpirationJune 30, 2026 Expires today
License Number25-013297-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Independence Village of Carmel is legally operated by Senior Living Carmel Llc, and administered by Dana Larson.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
93 units
Total beds
93 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingMelissa Kepley
ContactTim Bryant, President

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Contact Information

Fax(317) 818-0630

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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 23 deficiencies 4 complaints 6 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.

At the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #151 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 151st 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (81% above) 8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per year (36% below)
• Total visits (68% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Inspections (54% below)
• Total complaints (20% below)
• Complaints per year (23% below)
• Complaint visits (25% below)
Latest Inspection July 8, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 2336 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 36% better Rank #141 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 141st 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. 5.89 This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5.8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 36% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.81.9 This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 100% worse Rank #262 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd 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. 619 This facility has 68% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 68% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 47 This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 67%37% This facility has 30 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (67% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 30% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 613 This facility has 54% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 54% better

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. 45 This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #140 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 140th 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. 11.3 This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 68 This facility has 25% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 25% better

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

  • July 8, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to allegations and confirmed compliance with state regulations.
  • April 7, 2025 inspection cited seven deficiencies including fire drill lapses, expired staff certifications, food safety violations, and incomplete tuberculosis testing for residents.
  • September 26, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated deficiencies for resident abuse and misappropriation of property, with involved staff terminated; one complaint was unsubstantiated.
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Room Sizes: 400 / 440 / 480 / 540 - 1,220 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carmel's city center to Independence Village of Carmel's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.85 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
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Carmel
154
Facility 154
IN AVG 116
Rank #82 / 437
No
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 37
Rank #275 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 8
Rank #66 / 378
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #164 / 404
A+Kara OwenPrairie Landing Community, IncMelissa Forrester
94
Facility 94
IN AVG 83
Rank #47 / 384
6
2
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IN AVG 5
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12
Facility 12
IN AVG 36
Rank #82 / 386
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
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Woodland Terrace of Carmel
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Carmel (Pro-Med Lane)
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 116
Rank #93 / 437
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 37
Rank #233 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 8
Rank #66 / 378
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #227 / 404
A+Nicholas HalsteadWell Npsl Tenant, LLCTehesha Patterson
97
Facility 97
IN AVG 83
Rank #18 / 384
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2
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IN AVG 5
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IN AVG 36
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Facility 0.4
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Sunrise on Old Meridian
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Carmel (Old Meridian Street)
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 116
Rank #93 / 437
Yes
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 37
Rank #205 / 587
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #341 / 404
-Terona LongMs. Old Meridian Sh, LLCMarci Seal
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Facility 95
IN AVG 83
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IN AVG 5
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Facility 3
IN AVG 36
Rank #16 / 386
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IN AVG 1.9
Rank #20 / 386
Rose Senior Living Carmel
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Carmel
122
Facility 122
IN AVG 116
Rank #165 / 437
Yes
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 37
Rank #131 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
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Facility 67.2%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #207 / 404
-Angela MartinezCarmel Senior Living LLCLawrence Plawecki
90
Facility 90
IN AVG 83
Rank #82 / 384
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2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
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Facility 14
IN AVG 36
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Facility 2.0
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Independence Village of Carmel
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Carmel (Illinois Street)
93
Facility 93
IN AVG 116
Rank #274 / 437
Yes
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 37
Rank #375 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #57 / 378
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #135 / 404
A+Dana LarsonSenior Living Carmel LLCMelissa 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
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Independence Village of Carmel is located in Carmel, 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
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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).
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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 Independence Village of Carmel

What neighborhood is Independence Village of Carmel in?

Independence Village of Carmel is in the Illinois Street neighborhood of Carmel.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Carmel?

Melissa Kepley is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Carmel.

Who is the owner of Independence Village of Carmel?

Independence Village of Carmel is legally operated by Senior Living Carmel Llc, and administered by Dana Larson.

Is Independence Village of Carmel in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Carmel has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Independence Village of Carmel?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Carmel's license number is 25-013297-1.

When does Independence Village of Carmel's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Carmel's license expires on June 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Carmel?

Independence Village of Carmel's occupancy is 75%.

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