Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina
The Gardens on Carolina, situated in Gary, Indiana, has been meticulously designed to cater to the specific needs of elderly individuals. All apartments are accessible through interior corridors, ensuring the highest level of security and ease of access via elevators and stairs. This community features highly efficient floor plans, energy-conscious architectural solutions, and a range of top-quality amenities to enhance the comfort and well-being of senior residents. The three-story design minimizes walking distances with shortened corridors on each floor, providing a senior-friendly environment that prioritizes security and mobility. The building layout has been thoughtfully organized, offering adjacent parking facilities for the convenience, safety, and accessibility of residents.
Volunteers of America, a prominent national leader in senior care and housing, is committed to providing outstanding housing options for seniors across the United States. Their focus in Indiana is empowering senior citizens to maintain their cherished independence. Their dedication to service-enriched housing ensures seniors enjoy the quality of life they desire and deserve. Volunteers of America offers senior residents the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives while gracefully aging in a secure and supportive environment.
37-bed community Rank #418 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 418th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #275 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th 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.
Specific ProgramsMeals Programs, Aging with Options, Skilled Nursing Facility / Memory Care
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-storey
Transportation Services
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0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gary's city center to Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.59 miles to nearest hospital (St. Catherine Hospital)
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Rittenhouse Village At Portage | IL AL MC RC | Portage | 105
Facility
105
IN AVG
116
Rank
#218 / 431 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
IN AVG
40
Rank
#393 / 551 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
8
Rank
#97 / 417 |
76.2%
Facility
76.2%
IN AVG
66.9%
Rank
#133 / 410 | A+ | Kristin Pawlak | Discovery Portage Leasing, LLC | Katelynn Clemons | 6 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#169 / 290 | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
36
Rank
#178 / 318 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#265 / 309 |
| Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina | IL | Gary (Emerson) | 37
Facility
37
IN AVG
116
Rank
#418 / 431 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
IN AVG
40
Rank
#275 / 551 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Linden House of Gary | IL | Gary (Midtown) | - | No |
64
Facility
64
IN AVG
40
Rank
#115 / 551 | Apartment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Al Thomas Senior Living | IL | Gary (Midtown) | - | No |
59
Facility
59
IN AVG
40
Rank
#156 / 551 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gary Manor Apartments | IL | Gary (Midtown) | - | No |
60
Facility
60
IN AVG
40
Rank
#145 / 551 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Indiana
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina is located in Gary, Indiana.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina
What neighborhood is Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina in?
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina is in the Emerson neighborhood of Gary.
Is Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina in a walkable area?
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina?
Yes, Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina?
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What is the address of Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina?
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina is located at 521 Carolina St, Gary, IN 46402.
What is the phone number of Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina?
(219) 951-0534 will put you in contact with the team at Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina.
Does Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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