Residences At Deer Creek

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Residences At Deer Creek?

Frances Guyton-Ward is the Director of Nursing at Residences At Deer Creek.

Q: Is Residences At Deer Creek in a walkable area?

Residences At Deer Creek has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Residences At Deer Creek?

According to IN state health department records, Residences At Deer Creek's license number is 24-013069-1.

Q: When does Residences At Deer Creek's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Residences At Deer Creek's license expires on September 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Residences At Deer Creek?

Residences At Deer Creek's occupancy is 75%.

Q: How long has Residences At Deer Creek been in business?

Residences At Deer Creek has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Overview of Residences at Deer Creek

Founded by a group of local physicians, Residences at Deer Creek has served seniors in Schererville, Indiana, for 15 years. The community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care along U. Highway 30, about 6 miles from Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus. It is operated by Ail Operating LLC, with Karen Ayersman as Executive Director and Frances Guyton-Ward as Director of Nursing.

The 130-bed community is in a three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment options. The home’s occupancy is about 75%, giving families a well-established senior living community with a range of housing choices. Residents also have access to transportation services, fitness programs, and recreational activities. Pets are welcome, which can make the move easier for those with animal companions.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100. A few nearby destinations are within walking distance, but most errands require a car. The location near Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus may also be helpful for residents who need ongoing medical care.

State inspections by the Indiana Department of Health have reviewed documentation and notification practices, including the timely reporting of falls and other incidents. Inspectors have also looked at staff training records and supervision procedures. Some inspection periods had no findings, which reflects continued regulatory oversight over time rather than a single inspection result.

Facility Direct Line (219) 864-0700

130-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

15 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 34 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

75%

Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

97 / 130

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusActive

IssuanceOctober 1, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026

License Number24-013069-1

Residences At Deer Creek is legally operated by Ail Operating LLC, and administered by Karen Ayersman.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Residential

130 units

Total beds

130 units

Staffing

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

Director of NursingFrances Guyton-Ward

ContactMs. Karen Ayersman, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Fax(219) 865-3619

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 6 deficiencies 2 complaints 9 inspections

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	36	This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 83% better Rank #37 / 312 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 37th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 312 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 inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.7	1.9	This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 63% better Rank #19 / 312 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 19th out of 312 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 312 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	9	19	This facility has had 53% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 53% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	2	7	This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	22%	37%	This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 15% better
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	9	13	This facility has 31% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 31% better

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	2	5	This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better Rank #44 / 288 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 44th out of 288 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 288 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 Average complaints per year since 2023.	0.7	1.7	This facility has 59% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 59% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.	9	8	This facility has 13% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 13% worse

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

The most recent inspection on January 30, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated.
The February 28, 2024 survey cited five deficiencies including failure to notify after a fall, inadequate supervision causing elopement, and incomplete staff training and documentation.
A substantiated complaint in August 2024 found the facility failed to timely report an unusual occurrence of unexplained bruising, though no resident harm was documented.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

0.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Schererville's city center to Residences At Deer Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.83 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus)

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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.


Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	AL MC NH SNF	Dyer	211 Facility 211 IN AVG 116 Rank #25 / 433	No	19 Facility 19 IN AVG 37 Rank #399 / 587	-	14 Facility 14 IN AVG 8 Rank #82 / 407	57.3%	A+	Bradley Macklin	Major Hospital	Tencree Crawford	68 Facility 68 IN AVG 83 Rank #379 / 392	25	12 Facility 12 IN AVG 5 Rank #280 / 288	203 Facility 203 IN AVG 36 Rank #311 / 312	6.2 Facility 6.2 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #287 / 312
Residences At Deer Creek	AL MC RC	Schererville	130 Facility 130 IN AVG 116 Rank #140 / 433	Yes	34 Facility 34 IN AVG 37 Rank #304 / 587	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	15 Facility 15 IN AVG 8 Rank #78 / 407	74.6%	A+	Karen Ayersman	Ail Operating LLC	Frances Guyton-Ward	96 Facility 96 IN AVG 83 Rank #23 / 392	9	2 Facility 2 IN AVG 5 Rank #44 / 288	6 Facility 6 IN AVG 36 Rank #37 / 312	0.7 Facility 0.7 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #19 / 312

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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).

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

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).

~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).

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.

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

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)

Who is the Director of Nursing at Residences At Deer Creek?

Frances Guyton-Ward is the Director of Nursing at Residences At Deer Creek.

Who is the owner of Residences At Deer Creek?

Residences At Deer Creek is legally operated by Ail Operating LLC, and administered by Karen Ayersman.

Is Residences At Deer Creek in a walkable area?

Residences At Deer Creek has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Residences At Deer Creek?

According to IN state health department records, Residences At Deer Creek's license number is 24-013069-1.

When does Residences At Deer Creek's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Residences At Deer Creek's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Residences At Deer Creek?

Residences At Deer Creek's occupancy is 75%.

How long has Residences At Deer Creek been in business?

Residences At Deer Creek has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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