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Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina
Volunteers of America the Gardens on Carolina is an independent living community in Gary, IN. Independent living here means having a private living space with community services, but no daily care, and the one-bedroom option gives a resident one private living space rather than a shared arrangement.
The community may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living in a smaller setting without daily assistance. With 37 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. A Walk Score of 39 describes a car-dependent setting, so residents who no longer drive will need a car or a ride for most errands, and pets are allowed, making it possible to bring a pet when moving in.
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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-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.
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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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Complaints the state investigated and upheld, as published in the state record.
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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
138
Rank
#79 / 128 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
IN AVG
37
Rank
#155 / 221 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
12
Rank
#46 / 127 |
76.2%
Facility
76.2%
IN AVG
63.4%
Rank
#35 / 120 | A+ | Kristin Pawlak | Discovery Portage Leasing, LLC | Katelynn Clemons | 8 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#88 / 116 | 27
Facility
27
IN AVG
36
Rank
#70 / 117 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#104 / 117 |
| Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina | IL | Gary (Emerson) | 37
Facility
37
IN AVG
138
Rank
#124 / 128 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
IN AVG
37
Rank
#97 / 221 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Linden House of Gary | IL | Gary (Midtown) | - | No |
64
Facility
64
IN AVG
37
Rank
#34 / 221 | Apartment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Al Thomas Senior Living | IL | Gary (Midtown) | - | No |
59
Facility
59
IN AVG
37
Rank
#48 / 221 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gary Manor Apartments | IL | Gary (Midtown) | - | No |
60
Facility
60
IN AVG
37
Rank
#45 / 221 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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. Car-dependent. 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.
How many beds does Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina have?
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina has 37 beds.
Are there photos of Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina provide?
Volunteers of America The Gardens on Carolina offers Independent Living.
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.




