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Residences At Deer Creek
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Schererville, IN
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Residences At Deer Creek

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Schererville, IN
401 E U.s. Hwy 30, Schererville, IN 46375 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Residences at Deer Creek

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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
Facility Direct Line (219) 864-0700
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
97
Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #139 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th 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
15 years in operation Rank #81 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #303 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd 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
75%
Rank #154 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th 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.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
97 / 130
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceOctober 1, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
License Number24-013069-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
130 units
Total beds
130 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingFrances Guyton-Ward

Contact Information

Fax(219) 865-3619

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (82% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (72% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (62% below)
• Total complaints (60% below)
• Complaints per year (59% 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. 633 This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 82% better Rank #42 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 42nd 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. 0.72.47 This facility has 72% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 72% better Rank #21 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 21st 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. 919 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 Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 27 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 22%58% This facility has 36 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 36% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 913 This facility has had 31% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% 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. 25 This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better Rank #44 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 44th 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 2023. 0.71.7 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 Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 98 This facility has had 13% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 13% more
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Places of interest near Residences At Deer Creek

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info 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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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AL
MC
NH
SNF
Dyer
211
Facility 211
IN AVG 116
Rank #25 / 431
No
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 40
Rank #398 / 551
-
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 8
Rank #85 / 417
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #286 / 410
A+Bradley MacklinMajor HospitalTencree Crawford25
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 5
Rank #282 / 290
129
Facility 129
IN AVG 36
Rank #316 / 318
5.2
Facility 5.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #276 / 309
Residences At Deer Creek
AL
MC
RC
Schererville
130
Facility 130
IN AVG 116
Rank #139 / 431
Yes
34
Facility 34
IN AVG 40
Rank #303 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 8
Rank #81 / 417
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #154 / 410
A+Karen AyersmanAil Operating LLCFrances Guyton-Ward9
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 36
Rank #42 / 318
0.7
Facility 0.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #21 / 309
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Residences At Deer Creek is located in Schererville, 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).
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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
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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 Residences At Deer Creek

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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