Occupancy rate
75%
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Independence Village of Carmel
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carmel
Independence Village of Carmel
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carmel
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.
93-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 23 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Occupied beds
70 / 93
Average residents per home in Indiana
70 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 6, 2025
ExpirationMay 31, 2026
License Number25-013297-1
Independence Village of Carmel is legally operated by Senior Living Carmel Llc, and administrated by Dana Larson.
Profit StatusProfit
Residential
93 units
Total beds
93 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingMELISSA KEPLEY
ContactTim Bryant, President
No Alzheimer's certification
Fax(317) 818-0630
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 440 / 480 / 540 - 1,220 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Independence Village of Carmel
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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 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
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)
• 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
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 36 | This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 5.8 | 9 | This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5.8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.8 | 1.9 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 6 | 19 | This facility has 68% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 68% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
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 |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 54% better |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 25% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 8, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving staff training and certification, documentation of orientations, fire and disaster drills, food safety practices, and tuberculosis testing. Prior reports also cited issues with resident dignity and property security, which led to staff terminations, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with the exception of some substantiated complaints related to resident rights and property misappropriation in 2024. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement over time, with fewer deficiencies noted in the most recent visits.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Independence Village of Carmel is Senior Living Carmel Llc.
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 May 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Carmel?
Independence Village of Carmel's occupancy is 75%.
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