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Independence Village of Carmel independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live the best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. The vibrant senior living home is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community with programs and services that celebrate each individual.
As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Independence Village ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services, such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Independence Village of Carmel is legally operated by Senior Living Carmel Llc, and administrated by Dana Larson.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, 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.
At the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #151 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 151st out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 23 | 36 | This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 36% better Rank #141 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 141st out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 5.8 | 9 | This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5.8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.8 | 1.9 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 100% worse Rank #262 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 6 | 19 | This facility has 68% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 68% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 67% | 37% | This facility has 30 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (67% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 30% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 6 | 13 | This facility has 54% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 54% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #140 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 140th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 25% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 440 / 480 / 540 - 1,220 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carmel's city center to Independence Village of Carmel's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.85 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)
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Independence Village of Carmel is located in Carmel, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| The Barrington of Carmel |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Carmel | 154
Facility
154
IN AVG
116
Rank
#82 / 437 | No |
39
Facility
39
IN AVG
37
Rank
#275 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
IN AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 378 |
71.4%
Facility
71.4%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#164 / 404 | A+ | Kara Owen | Prairie Landing Community, Inc | Melissa Forrester | 94
Facility
94
IN AVG
83
Rank
#47 / 384 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 12
Facility
12
IN AVG
36
Rank
#82 / 386 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#53 / 386 |
| Woodland Terrace of Carmel |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Carmel (Pro-Med Lane) | 149
Facility
149
IN AVG
116
Rank
#93 / 437 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
IN AVG
37
Rank
#233 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
IN AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 378 |
64.4%
Facility
64.4%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#227 / 404 | A+ | Nicholas Halstead | Well Npsl Tenant, LLC | Tehesha Patterson | 97
Facility
97
IN AVG
83
Rank
#18 / 384 | 8 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
36
Rank
#16 / 386 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#12 / 386 |
| Sunrise on Old Meridian |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Carmel (Old Meridian Street) | 149
Facility
149
IN AVG
116
Rank
#93 / 437 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
IN AVG
37
Rank
#205 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#341 / 404 | - | Terona Long | Ms Old Meridian Sh, LLC | Marci Seal | 95
Facility
95
IN AVG
83
Rank
#38 / 384 | 5 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
5
Rank
#110 / 352 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
36
Rank
#16 / 386 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#20 / 386 |
| Rose Senior Living Carmel |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Carmel | 122
Facility
122
IN AVG
116
Rank
#165 / 437 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
IN AVG
37
Rank
#131 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
67.2%
Facility
67.2%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#207 / 404 | - | Angela Martinez | Carmel Senior Living LLC | Lawrence Plawecki | 90
Facility
90
IN AVG
83
Rank
#82 / 384 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 14
Facility
14
IN AVG
36
Rank
#93 / 386 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#136 / 386 |
| Independence Village of Carmel |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Carmel (Illinois Street) | 93
Facility
93
IN AVG
116
Rank
#274 / 437 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IN AVG
37
Rank
#375 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
8
Rank
#57 / 378 |
75.3%
Facility
75.3%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#135 / 404 | A+ | Dana Larson | Senior Living Carmel LLC | Melissa Kepley | 83
Facility
83
IN AVG
83
Rank
#151 / 384 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#140 / 352 | 23
Facility
23
IN AVG
36
Rank
#141 / 386 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#262 / 386 |
Independence Village of Carmel is in the Illinois Street neighborhood of Carmel.
Melissa Kepley is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Carmel.
The legal owner and operator of Independence Village of Carmel is Senior Living Carmel Llc.
Independence Village of Carmel has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Carmel's license number is 25-013297-1.
According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Carmel's license expires on May 31, 2026.
Independence Village of Carmel's occupancy is 75%.
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