Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hobart, IN

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hobart, IN

Overview of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Nestled in the charming town of Hobart, Indiana, Brentwood at Hobart is a dedicated assisted living and memory care community. At Brentwood, the focal point is always nurturing residents’ independence and overall well-being. The staff at Brentwood approaches each resident with the warmth and respect one would offer to a beloved family member. They understand the significance of creating an atmosphere where residents feel connected, part of a caring community, and, most importantly, comforted. The community is committed to delivering individualized, award-winning social programs tailored to each resident’s unique preferences, enabling them to embrace life with vibrancy and unwavering dignity.

Brentwood at Hobart prides itself on its welcoming and accommodating staff, who go above and beyond to meet residents’ needs and preserve their independence in a secure and supportive environment. The notable person-centered memory care program, “Along the Journey,” is thoughtfully designed to meet seniors where they are in their journey, ensuring a soothing and positive experience for all. Conveniently situated across from St. Mary’s Hospital, with proximity to the Merrillville shopping center and the stunning Indiana Dunes, Brentwood at Hobart is perfectly positioned for residents to enjoy access to various amenities.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
98
Bed community size
140-bed community Rank #109 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 431 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
21 years in operation Rank #57 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 417 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #351 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 351st out of 551 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #191 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 410 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 410. 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.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
98 / 140
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Awards

A Great Place to Work badge for 25-26

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 1, 2025
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
License Number25-002627-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is legally operated by Gahc3 Hobart In Alf Trs Sub, LLC, and administered by John Velasquez.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
140 units
Total beds
140 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingSearfeeair Sutherland

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 945-1219

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Courtyard
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Pet Friendly
Concierge
Salon
Community Areas For Socializing
ActivitiesLife Enrichment Programming includes activities that address the mind, body, and soul
Specific ProgramsWellness Services, Support Group
Touring HoursMon–Fri, 9AM–5PM EST; Sat–Sun, 10AM–2PM EST

Pricing & Financial Information

Studio A$2,870 per month
Friendship Suite$5,800 per month
One Bedroom$3,100 per month
Two Bedroom$3,900 per month

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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 6 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (61% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (78% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (29% above)
• Total complaints (80% above)
• Complaints per year (77% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 5333 This facility has 61% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (53 vs. IN avg 33).↑ 61% worse Rank #271 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st 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. 4.42.47 This facility has 78% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4.4 vs. IN avg 2.47).↑ 78% worse Rank #262 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd 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. 1219 This facility has had 37% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (12 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 37% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 97 This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 75%58% This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (75% vs. IN avg 58%).↑ 17% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1213 This facility has had 8% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (12 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% 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. 95 This facility has 80% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 80% worse Rank #263 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd 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. 2.31.3 This facility has 77% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 77% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 128 This facility has had 50% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (12 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

1 Bedroom
Suite
Studio
2 bedroom
Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living, assisted living in Hobart, IN — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout
Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living, assisted living in Hobart, IN — Floor plan of a two-bedroom senior living apartment
Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living, assisted living in Hobart, IN — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living unit
Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living, assisted living in Hobart, IN — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout

Places of interest near Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hobart's city center to Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.25 miles to nearest hospital (St. Mary Medical Center)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Hobart
140
Facility 140
IN AVG 116
Rank #109 / 431
Yes
26
Facility 26
IN AVG 40
Rank #351 / 551
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 8
Rank #57 / 417
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #191 / 410
A+John VelasquezGahc3 Hobart In Alf Trs Sub, LLCSearfeeair Sutherland12
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 5
Rank #263 / 290
53
Facility 53
IN AVG 36
Rank #271 / 318
4.4
Facility 4.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #262 / 309
Rittenhouse Village At Portage
AL
IL
MC
RC
Portage
105
Facility 105
IN AVG 116
Rank #218 / 431
Yes
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 40
Rank #393 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 8
Rank #97 / 417
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #133 / 410
A+Kristin PawlakDiscovery Portage Leasing, LLCKatelynn Clemons6
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #169 / 290
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 36
Rank #178 / 318
4.5
Facility 4.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #265 / 309
Bickford of Crown Point
AL
MC
Crown Point
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 116
Rank #317 / 431
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 40
Rank #233 / 551
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #183 / 410
-Elizabeth CunninghamBickford Of Crown Point, LLCJennifer Dekock7
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 290
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 36
Rank #150 / 318
3.1
Facility 3.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #212 / 309

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is located in Hobart, 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 Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

Searfeeair Sutherland is the Director of Nursing at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living.

Who is the owner of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is legally operated by Gahc3 Hobart In Alf Trs Sub, LLC, and administered by John Velasquez.

Is Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living in a walkable area?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

According to IN state health department records, Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's license number is 25-002627-1.

When does Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's license expires on April 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's occupancy is 70%.

How long has Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living been in business?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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