Overview of Brookdale Granger

Experience the warmth and charm of Granger, Indiana, at Brookdale Granger, an excellent senior living community offering assisted living. With comfortably designed studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community provides a comfortable residence in an engaging environment. With individualized care plans and 24-hour monitoring from a dedicated team, residents are guaranteed peace of mind.

Taking a holistic approach to wellness, Brookdale Granger conducts programs and activities that nourish your body, mind, soul, and social well-being. The community offers a variety of music-related activities, such as cardio drumming, sing-alongs, and B-Fit Music and Movement classes. Moreover, residents enjoy access to a range of convenient amenities designed to help residents live their best lives, including a stocked library, beauty parlor, fireside living room, community kitchen, and arts and crafts studio. With scheduled transportation, housekeeping services, personal items delivery, and postal services, residents live a worry-free lifestyle.

Bed community size
66-bed community Rank #356 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 356th 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: 58 / 100 Rank #163 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
65%
Rank #228 / 425Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 228th 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.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
43 / 66
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 1, 2025
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
License Number25-002656-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Granger is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Susan Tipton Huttel.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
66 units
Total beds
66 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingJama Lenig

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Contact Information

Fax(574) 243-5909

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Landscaped Grounds
Community Kitchen
ActivitiesVibrant calendar of activities, events, and social opportunities
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,355 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals prepared by a culinary team with a focus on wellness, served in a restaurant-style dining room.
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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 2023 · 3 years of data 20 deficiencies 5 complaints 13 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.

1 point above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #143 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 143rd 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: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point 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 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (3% above)
• Complaint visits (63% above)
3 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Inspections (at IN avg)
• Total complaints (at IN avg)
• Complaints per year (at IN avg)
4 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per year (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (21% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
Latest Inspection March 18, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 2036 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (20 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 44% better Rank #117 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 117th 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 2023. 6.712 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6.7 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 44% 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 #73 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 73rd 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. 1319 This facility has had 32% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 32% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 57 This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% 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. 1313 This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

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. 55 This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #172 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 172nd 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 2023. 1.71.7 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 138 This facility has 63% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 63% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 18, 2025, found two deficiencies related to medication evaluation timing and food labeling, with no deficiencies linked to the complaint investigated.
  • The facility had substantiated abuse findings in August 2023, including failure to prevent resident-to-resident injury and failure to report the incident timely to the state and family.
  • The April 20, 2023 survey cited eight deficiencies including failure to conduct fire drills with the fire department, unsanitary food practices, incomplete service plans, and lack of an infection control program.

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: Singe-story

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Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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1 Bed
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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Granger's city center to Brookdale Granger's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

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Brookdale Granger
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Facility 58
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Brookdale Granger is located in Granger, 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 Brookdale Granger

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Granger?

Jama Lenig is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Granger.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Granger?

Brookdale Granger is legally operated by Emeritus Corporation, and administered by Susan Tipton Huttel.

Is Brookdale Granger in a walkable area?

Brookdale Granger has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brookdale Granger?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Granger's license number is 25-002656-1.

When does Brookdale Granger's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Granger's license expires on May 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Granger?

Brookdale Granger's occupancy is 65%.

Does Brookdale Granger have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Granger on this page.

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