Brookdale Carmel

Q: What neighborhood is Brookdale Carmel in?

Brookdale Carmel is in the Newark Village neighborhood of Carmel.

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Carmel?

Dana Hildebrandt is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Carmel.

Q: Who is the owner of Brookdale Carmel?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Carmel is Clare Bridge Of Carmel, Llc.

Q: Is Brookdale Carmel in a walkable area?

Brookdale Carmel has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the license number of Brookdale Carmel?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Carmel's license number is 24-010416-1.

Q: When does Brookdale Carmel's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Carmel's license expires on October 31, 2025.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Carmel?

Brookdale Carmel's occupancy is 48%.

Overview of Brookdale Carmel

Brookdale Carmel is a welcoming senior living community in Carmel, IN, providing a caring environment for seniors needing Memory Care. The community’s exceptional team delivers unique, personalized care options tailored to match the unique and complex needs of residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. With a gentle daily structure of planned programming, dementia-friendly activities, and a compassionate team available 24/7, residents know they are receiving all-encompassing care while maintaining their independence for as long as possible.

The community is committed to creating a welcoming environment that fosters new connections and meaningful experiences for seniors despite their afflictions. Through secure community outdoor spaces, residents can safely explore the surroundings, fostering independence while providing purpose with gardening, outdoor exercise, sensory experiences, and more. To ensure residents stay on top of their nutrition, the community offers its award-winning Clare Bridge dining program, allowing seniors to enjoy dementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections. At Brookdale Carmel, residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving who they are.

(317) 580-0389

100-bed community

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

48 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 82 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

48%

Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

48 / 100

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

IssuanceNovember 1, 2024

ExpirationOctober 31, 2025

License Number24-010416-1

Brookdale Carmel is legally operated by Clare Bridge Of Carmel, Llc, and administrated by Evelyn Laws.

Profit StatusProfit

Residential

100 units

Total beds

100 units

Wheelchair Accessible

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorLinda Stropes

Director of NursingDana Hildebrandt

ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Fax(317) 843-9790

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Fitness Center

Concierge Service

Café/Bistro

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening / Greenhouse

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Piano

ActivitiesActivities include art classes, book club, crossword puzzles, karaoke, gardening, and social events.

Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Starting Price$8,155 per month

Food DescriptionDining options include dementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections.

Brookdale Carmel – Menu

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Since 2022 · 4 years of data 9 deficiencies 5 complaints 14 inspections

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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

Latest Inspection May 13, 2025 Follow Up

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.	9	36	This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 75% better Rank #62 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	2.3	9	This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.6	1.9	This facility has 68% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 68% better Rank #25 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 25th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in 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.	14	19	This facility has 26% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 26% better
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	6	7	This facility has 14% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 14% better
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	43%	37%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (43% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 6% worse
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	12	13	This facility has 8% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 8% 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.	5	5	This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	1.3	1.3	This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.	12	8	This facility has 50% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 50% worse

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

January 15, 2025 investigation substantiated neglect and abuse, including a fatal fall from improper wheelchair transfer and physical abuse by a CNA confirmed on video.
February 27, 2025 inspection cited neglect for failing to identify and properly treat new pressure wounds, resulting in hospitalization of a resident.
May 13, 2025 follow-up found all prior complaint-related deficiencies corrected with no new deficiencies cited and full compliance confirmed.

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Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Suite

Building Type: 2-story

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2.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Carmel's city center to Brookdale Carmel's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.5 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.


The Barrington of Carmel	MC AL IL NH	Carmel	154 Facility 154 IN AVG 116 Rank #82 / 437	No	39 Facility 39 IN AVG 37 Rank #275 / 587	Suite	18 Facility 18 IN AVG 8 Rank #66 / 378	71.4% Facility 71.4% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #164 / 404	A+	Kara Owen	Prairie Landing Community, Inc	Melissa Forrester	94 Facility 94 IN AVG 83 Rank #47 / 384	6	2 Facility 2 IN AVG 5 Rank #50 / 352	12 Facility 12 IN AVG 36 Rank #82 / 386	0.9 Facility 0.9 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #53 / 386
Woodland Terrace of Carmel	MC AL IL	Carmel (Pro-Med Lane)	149 Facility 149 IN AVG 116 Rank #93 / 437	Yes	46 Facility 46 IN AVG 37 Rank #233 / 587	Suite	18 Facility 18 IN AVG 8 Rank #66 / 378	64.4% Facility 64.4% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #227 / 404	A+	Nicholas Halstead	Well Npsl Tenant, LLC	Tehesha Patterson	97 Facility 97 IN AVG 83 Rank #18 / 384	8	2 Facility 2 IN AVG 5 Rank #50 / 352	3 Facility 3 IN AVG 36 Rank #16 / 386	0.4 Facility 0.4 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #12 / 386
Brookdale Carmel	MC	Carmel (Newark Village)	100 Facility 100 IN AVG 116 Rank #237 / 437	Yes	82 Facility 82 IN AVG 37 Rank #9 / 587	Suite	48 Facility 48 IN AVG 8 Rank #5 / 378	48.0% Facility 48.0% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #346 / 404	A+	Evelyn Laws	Clare Bridge Of Carmel, LLC	Dana Hildebrandt	87 Facility 87 IN AVG 83 Rank #110 / 384	12	5 Facility 5 IN AVG 5 Rank #198 / 352	9 Facility 9 IN AVG 36 Rank #62 / 386	0.6 Facility 0.6 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #25 / 386
Independence Village of Carmel	MC AL IL	Carmel (Illinois Street)	93 Facility 93 IN AVG 116 Rank #274 / 437	Yes	23 Facility 23 IN AVG 37 Rank #375 / 587	Suite	19 Facility 19 IN AVG 8 Rank #57 / 378	75.3% Facility 75.3% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #135 / 404	A+	Dana Larson	Senior Living Carmel LLC	Melissa Kepley	83 Facility 83 IN AVG 83 Rank #151 / 384	6	4 Facility 4 IN AVG 5 Rank #140 / 352	23 Facility 23 IN AVG 36 Rank #141 / 386	3.8 Facility 3.8 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #262 / 386
The Restoracy of Carmel	MC NH	Carmel (Carmel Arts & Design District)	72 Facility 72 IN AVG 116 Rank #344 / 437	No	77 Facility 77 IN AVG 37 Rank #30 / 587	Suite	12 Facility 12 IN AVG 8 Rank #87 / 378	94.4% Facility 94.4% IN AVG 66.4% Rank #13 / 404	A+	Ryan Levengood	Major Hospital	Chelsea Knox	70 Facility 70 IN AVG 83 Rank #326 / 384	17	6 Facility 6 IN AVG 5 Rank #236 / 352	107 Facility 107 IN AVG 36 Rank #352 / 386	4.0 Facility 4.0 IN AVG 1.9 Rank #271 / 386

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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)

What neighborhood is Brookdale Carmel in?

Brookdale Carmel is in the Newark Village neighborhood of Carmel.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Carmel?

Dana Hildebrandt is the Director of Nursing at Brookdale Carmel.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Carmel?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Carmel is Clare Bridge Of Carmel, Llc.

Is Brookdale Carmel in a walkable area?

Brookdale Carmel has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Brookdale Carmel?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Carmel's license number is 24-010416-1.

When does Brookdale Carmel's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brookdale Carmel's license expires on October 31, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Carmel?

Brookdale Carmel's occupancy is 48%.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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

What does this home offer?

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Carmel

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

CHOICE Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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