Belvedere Senior Housing

Overview of Belvedere Senior Housing

Belvedere Senior Housing in Merrillville is an affordable, luxury assisted living community offering world-class hospitality. A home for 55 and older adults who seek an independent lifestyle, the retirement place provides a safe and secure environment for active and comfortable living. Belvedere Senior Living encourages residents to have a healthy well-being that continues to nurture the minds and souls of seniors during their golden years.

Residential living is filled with a loving, compassionate, and dignified approach to graceful living. Accommodations include companionship, assisted living apartments, personal care, housekeeping, laundry, and meals– delivered 24/7.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 140 Rank #102 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 341 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #83 / 338Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 338 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.
10 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #390 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 390th out of 466 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.
10 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #38 / 324Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 324 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 324. 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.
85.7% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Indiana average: 65.7%
Occupied beds
120 / 140
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

Awards

A Great Place to Work in 2023

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License Number25-014178-1
Accreditations2025 Silver Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL

Ownership & Operating Entity

Belvedere Senior Housing is legally operated by Belvedere Slf LLC, and administered by Stephanie Westphal.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
140 units
Total beds
140 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingMichelle Hynek

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 769-2726

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Call System
Community Kitchen
Kitchenettes With Sink
Refrigerator/Freezer And Microwave
Ample Closet Space
Carpeted Living And Sleeping Areas
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9am-5pm

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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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (10% above)
• Total complaints (40% above)
• Complaints per year (38% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at IN avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (6% 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. 3133 This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (31 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 6% better Rank #202 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd 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. 2.82.47 This facility has 13% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IN avg 2.47).↑ 13% worse Rank #196 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 196th 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. 77 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Indiana average (7 vs. IN avg 7).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 64%58% This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (64% vs. IN avg 58%).↑ 6% worse
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. 75 This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse Rank #227 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 227th 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. 1.81.3 This facility has 38% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse
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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Belvedere Senior Housing

Studio Floor Plan
One Bedroom Floor Plan

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Merrillville's city center to Belvedere Senior Housing's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.39 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC
AL
MC
Merrillville (Ross Township)
274
Facility 274
IN AVG 122
Rank #11 / 341
Yes
45
Facility 45
IN AVG 38
Rank #190 / 466
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1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #133 / 338
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #81 / 324
-Rikki FordTowne Centre Assisted Living LLCCarmella Owens19
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 5
Rank #280 / 290
52
Facility 52
IN AVG 36
Rank #268 / 318
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #190 / 309
Belvedere Senior Housing
AL
Merrillville
140
Facility 140
IN AVG 122
Rank #102 / 341
Yes
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 38
Rank #390 / 466
Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 8
Rank #83 / 338
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #38 / 324
A+Stephanie WestphalBelvedere Slf LLCMichelle Hynek11
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #227 / 290
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 36
Rank #202 / 318
2.8
Facility 2.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #196 / 309
Towne Centre
AL
MC
Merrillville-Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 38
Rank #345 / 466
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Belvedere Senior Housing is located in Merrillville, 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 Belvedere Senior Housing

Who is the Director of Nursing at Belvedere Senior Housing?

Michelle Hynek is the Director of Nursing at Belvedere Senior Housing.

Who is the owner of Belvedere Senior Housing?

Belvedere Senior Housing is legally operated by Belvedere Slf LLC, and administered by Stephanie Westphal.

Is Belvedere Senior Housing in a walkable area?

Belvedere Senior Housing has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Belvedere Senior Housing?

According to IN state health department records, Belvedere Senior Housing's license number is 25-014178-1.

When does Belvedere Senior Housing's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Belvedere Senior Housing's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Belvedere Senior Housing?

Belvedere Senior Housing's occupancy is 85.7%.

How long has Belvedere Senior Housing been in business?

Belvedere Senior Housing has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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