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Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Merrillville, IN
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Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Merrillville, IN
7252 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Towne Centre Assisted Living

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Towne Centre Living is a 274-bed licensed assisted living and memory care community at 7250 Arthur Blvd in Merrillville, Indiana. Administered by Rikki Ford, the Lake County facility provides a full spectrum of senior care, including specialized memory support, short-term respite stays, and rehabilitation services.

The community operates as a state-licensed residential facility under Indiana’s Assisted Living Waiver Program, allowing eligible Medicaid participants to access long-term care services. While the community does not receive federal CMS star ratings, current 2026 filings show that the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard health and safety surveys. Occupancy is approximately 77%, reflecting steady local demand for its studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Support is provided 24/7 by a team of licensed nurses and personal care assistants who manage medication administration, diabetic monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. The clinical team coordinates a range of specialized on-site medical services, including outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, alongside psychiatric care and podiatry. Residents in the secure memory care neighborhood receive person-centered support designed to promote cognitive engagement and emotional well-being through structured routines and 24-hour supervision.

The community is designed around a central atrium with interior balconies and lounges, ensuring residents can enjoy light-filled communal spaces regardless of the weather. Residents live in pet-friendly apartments that include all utilities and high-speed cable, with weekly housekeeping and personal laundry provided.

Daily life at the facility is supported by several specialized spaces. A large activities center for billiards and games, a private movie theater, a library, and a coffee nook serve as social hubs. For wellness and recreation, the campus features a grand piano for live music, a community dance floor, and a full-service beauty salon and barber shop. Dining services provide three dietitian-approved meals daily in a social setting, with snacks and beverages available at all times. The campus also features secure outdoor courtyards and walking paths, while scheduled transportation is provided for medical appointments, local shopping, and group excursions in the Merrillville area.

Those seeking a large-scale, Medicaid-eligible community with a broad range of social programs and integrated medical services may find this setting appropriate. Interested parties should contact the administrator directly to discuss current staffing ratios and schedule an in-person tour to assess the 2026 quality performance and residential neighborhoods firsthand.

Facility Direct Line (219) 736-2900
Facility Direct Line (219) 736-2900 rford@townecentreliving.com
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Bed community size
274-bed community Rank #11 / 432Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 432 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #134 / 410Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 134th out of 410 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: 45 / 100 Rank #244 / 552Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 552 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #117 / 422Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 422 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 422. 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.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
212 / 274
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
License Number25-002392-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC is legally operated by Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC, and administered by Rikki Ford.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
274 units
Total beds
274 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingCarmella Owens

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 736-2209

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesDaily programming, events, and outings are an essential part of life here

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 52 deficiencies 11 complaints 19 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.

15 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #383 / 393 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 383rd out of 393 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 393 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: 68 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 15 points below 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 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (42% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (57% above)
• Total complaints (120% above)
• Complaints per year (115% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 5236 This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (52 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 44% worse Rank #268 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 268th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 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 Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.71.9 This facility has 42% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 42% worse Rank #198 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 318 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. 1919 This facility has total visits in line with the Indiana average (19 vs. IN avg 19).— At avg
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 117 This facility has 57% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 58%37% This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (58% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 21% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1913 This facility has had 46% more inspections than the Indiana average (19 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 46% 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. 115 This facility has 120% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 120% worse Rank #280 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 280th out of 290 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 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 2022. 2.81.3 This facility has 115% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 115% worse
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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Merrillville's city center to Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC'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.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC is located in MERRILLVILLE, 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).
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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).
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~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.
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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
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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 Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC

What neighborhood is Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC in?

Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC is in the Ross Township neighborhood of MERRILLVILLE.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC?

Carmella Owens is the Director of Nursing at Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC.

Is Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC in a walkable area?

Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC?

According to IN state health department records, Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC's license number is 25-002392-1.

When does Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC?

Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC been in business?

Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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