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.

Bed community size
147-bed community Rank #98 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 433 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
1 year in operation Rank #132 / 407Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 407 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #332 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 332nd out of 587 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #117 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 4 deficiencies 3 complaints 11 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

11 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #47 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 47th out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 points above 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Complaint visits (38% above)
7 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (79% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (27% below)
• Inspections (15% 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. 436 This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 89% better Rank #19 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 19th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.41.9 This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 79% better Rank #7 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 7th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 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%37% This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (27% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 10% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1113 This facility has 15% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 15% 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. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #100 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 100th out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 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 38% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 38% worse

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 two complaints and confirmed compliance with regulations.
  • October 9, 2024 inspection cited medication administration failures for three residents, including missed insulin doses and documentation errors.
  • May 7, 2025 complaint investigation cited one deficiency for an unsigned resident service plan but no other issues.

What does this home offer?

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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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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.
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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.
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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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