Peabody Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · North Manchester, IN

Peabody Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · North Manchester, IN

Overview of Peabody Retirement Community

Set in the neighborhood of North Manchester, IN, Peabody Retirement Community is a well-established senior living community, offering a wide range of services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and long-term care. The community features an array of beautifully designed accommodations that cater to residents’ unique lifestyle. Residents here are provided with all the care they need to continue aging gracefully, from assistance with daily living activities to specialized rehabilitation and therapy services.

The community ensures residents are at complete ease with the convenience of having most of their chores done for them. A wellness center is available to provide residents various programs for their well-being and a vibrant range of activities to keep them active and entertained. Restaurant-style dining with savory dishes and flexible dining options are offered to complete residents’ fulfilling living experience, ensuring they are always energized and healthy to take on a vibrant day.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 336 Rank #4 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 341 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.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #75 / 338Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 338 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.
13 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #314 / 466Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th out of 466 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.
22 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #248 / 324Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 248th out of 324 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 324. 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.
51.8% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Indiana average: 65.7%
Occupied beds
174 / 336
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number24-000485-1
CMS Certification Number155655

Ownership & Operating Entity

Peabody Retirement Community is legally operated by Woodlawn Hospital, and administered by Katie Robinson.

Type Of Units

SNF/NF (Combined)
192 units
Residential
144 units
Total beds
336 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorRutvik Patel
Director of NursingSharon Scott-Bellinger

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(260) 982-8657

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesMonthly activities calendar available
Religious Services

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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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (52% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (86% above)
• Total complaints (40% above)
• Complaints per year (38% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% 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. 5033 This facility has 52% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50 vs. IN avg 33).↑ 52% worse Rank #261 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 261st 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. 2.12.47 This facility has 15% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.1 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 15% better Rank #143 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 143rd 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. 2419 This facility has had 26% more total visits than the Indiana average (24 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 26% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 137 This facility has 86% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 86% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 54%58% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (54% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 4% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 2413 This facility has had 85% more inspections than the Indiana average (24 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 85% more

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. 75 This facility has 40% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 40% worse Rank #227 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 227th 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. 1.81.3 This facility has 38% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 248 This facility has had 200% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (24 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Peabody Retirement Community

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Places of interest near Peabody Retirement Community

Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from North Manchester's city center to Peabody Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
Peabody Retirement Community
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
North Manchester
336
Facility 336
IN AVG 122
Rank #4 / 341
Yes
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 38
Rank #314 / 466
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 8
Rank #75 / 338
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
IN AVG 65.7%
Rank #248 / 324
A+Katie RobinsonWoodlawn HospitalSharon Scott-Bellinger24
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #227 / 290
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 36
Rank #261 / 318
2.1
Facility 2.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #143 / 309
Bickford of Wabash
AL
MC
Wabash-Yes
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 38
Rank #408 / 466
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Peabody Retirement Community is located in North Manchester, 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 Peabody Retirement Community

Who is the Director of Nursing at Peabody Retirement Community?

Sharon Scott-Bellinger is the Director of Nursing at Peabody Retirement Community.

Who is the owner of Peabody Retirement Community?

Peabody Retirement Community is legally operated by Woodlawn Hospital, and administered by Katie Robinson.

Is Peabody Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Peabody Retirement Community has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Peabody Retirement Community?

According to IN state health department records, Peabody Retirement Community's license number is 24-000485-1.

When does Peabody Retirement Community's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Peabody Retirement Community's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Peabody Retirement Community?

Peabody Retirement Community's occupancy is 51.8%.

How long has Peabody Retirement Community been in business?

Peabody Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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