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Bickford of Crawfordsville
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Crawfordsville, IN
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Bickford of Crawfordsville

Memory Care & Assisted Living · Crawfordsville, IN
100 Bickford Ln, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Bickford of Crawfordsville

Set in the beautiful neighborhood of Crawfordsville, IN, the Bickford of Crawfordsville is a respected senior living community offering memory care services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and stunning accommodations with several floor plans. Focusing on memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive 24/7 professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.

Find its top-tier amenities and services as this community is committed to providing higher standard of senior care. Indulge in 3-day delectable and nutritious meals, home maintenance, access to laundry facilities, weekly housekeeping, medication management, spiritual care, and transportation assistance. Engage in a full calendar of activities such as outings, community involvement programs, and theme days. With Bickford of Crawfordsville, seniors are guaranteed an empowering retirement.

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Bed community size
33-bed community Rank #430 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 430th out of 435 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
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: 9 / 100 Rank #473 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #69 / 425Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 425 homes in Indiana for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 425. 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
28 / 33
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 16, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number24-003674-2

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Crawfordsville is legally operated by Crawfordsville Senior Opco, LLC, and administered by Tami Mussche.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
33 units
Total beds
33 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingDebbie Polston

Contact Information

Fax(765) 362-2004

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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 12 deficiencies 1 complaint 8 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.

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

Rank #53 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 53rd 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: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 10 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:
• Inspection deficiency rate (3% above) 8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Inspections (54% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (77% below)
• Complaint visits (25% below)
Latest Inspection May 21, 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. 1236 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 67% better Rank #75 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 75th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 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 year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 39 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.51.9 This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 21% better Rank #107 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th out of 317 homes in Indiana for Deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 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. 819 This facility has had 58% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% 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. 38%37% This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (38% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 1% 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. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 293 homes in Indiana for Total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 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. 0.31.3 This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% 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.

  • May 1, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated abuse by two staff causing harm to a cognitively impaired resident with a hip fracture.
  • May 21, 2025 renewal survey found six deficiencies including failure to conduct quarterly fire drills on all shifts and multiple food safety violations.
  • April 24, 2024 renewal survey cited five deficiencies in personnel certification, medication management, and infection control practices.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Indiana

Bickford of Crawfordsville is located in Crawfordsville, 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).
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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.
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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.
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 Bickford of Crawfordsville

Who is the Director of Nursing at Bickford of Crawfordsville?

Debbie Polston is the Director of Nursing at Bickford of Crawfordsville.

Who is the owner of Bickford of Crawfordsville?

Bickford of Crawfordsville is legally operated by Crawfordsville Senior Opco, LLC, and administered by Tami Mussche.

Is Bickford of Crawfordsville in a walkable area?

Bickford of Crawfordsville has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Bickford of Crawfordsville?

According to IN state health department records, Bickford of Crawfordsville's license number is 24-003674-2.

When does Bickford of Crawfordsville's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Bickford of Crawfordsville's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Crawfordsville?

Bickford of Crawfordsville's occupancy is 85%.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Crawfordsville?

Yes, Bickford of Crawfordsville allows residents to bring their pets.

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