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Brookdale Carmel
Cozy lobby area with seating and a fireplace Welcoming lobby area with seating and reception desk Bright common area with dining tables and kitchenette

Brookdale Carmel

301 Executive Dr, Carmel, IN 46032 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brookdale Carmel

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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.

Facility Direct Line (317) 580-0389
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Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #235 / 432Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
48 years in operation Rank #6 / 410Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #9 / 552Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
48%
Rank #353 / 422Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 353rd 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.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
48 / 100
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceNovember 1, 2024
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License Number24-010416-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Carmel is legally operated by Clare Bridge Of Carmel, LLC, and administered by Evelyn Laws.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical DirectorLinda Stropes
Director of NursingDana Hildebrandt

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(317) 843-9790

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Walking Paths
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

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$8,155 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining options include dementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections.
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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 8 deficiencies 5 complaints 12 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.

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

Rank #118 / 393 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 118th 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: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 5 points above 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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Total complaints (at IN avg)
• Complaints per year (at IN avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (78% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% 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. 836 This facility has 78% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 78% better Rank #54 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 54th 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. 0.71.9 This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 63% better Rank #23 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 23rd 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. 1219 This facility has had 37% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (12 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 37% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 67 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%37% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1213 This facility has had 8% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (12 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% 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. 55 This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #169 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 169th 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. 1.31.3 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 128 This facility has had 50% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (12 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more
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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Memory Care around Carmel

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.

The Barrington of Carmel
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AL
IL
NH
SNF
Carmel
154
Facility 154
IN AVG 116
Rank #82 / 432
Yes
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 40
Rank #275 / 552
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 8
Rank #74 / 410
 71.4% A+Kara OwenPrairie Landing Community, IncMelissa Forrester
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 83
Rank #41 / 393
6
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #54 / 318
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #72 / 318
Woodland Terrace of Carmel
MC
AL
IL
Carmel (Pro-Med Lane)
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 116
Rank #93 / 432
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 40
Rank #233 / 552
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 410
 64.4% A+Nicholas HalsteadWell Npsl Tenant, LLCTehesha Patterson
98
Facility 98
IN AVG 83
Rank #11 / 393
8
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 290
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 36
Rank #9 / 318
0.3
Facility 0.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #5 / 318
Sunrise on Old Meridian
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AL
HOS
IL
Carmel (Old Meridian Street)
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 116
Rank #93 / 432
Yes
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 40
Rank #205 / 552
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #134 / 410
 48.3% -Terona LongMs. Old Meridian Sh, LLCMarci Seal
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 83
Rank #41 / 393
5
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 36
Rank #17 / 318
0.6
Facility 0.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #17 / 318
Brookdale Carmel
MC
Carmel (Newark Village)
100
Facility 100
IN AVG 116
Rank #235 / 432
Yes
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 40
Rank #9 / 552
Suite
48
Facility 48
IN AVG 8
Rank #6 / 410
 48.0% A+Evelyn LawsClare Bridge Of Carmel, LLCDana Hildebrandt
88
Facility 88
IN AVG 83
Rank #118 / 393
12
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #169 / 290
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #54 / 318
0.7
Facility 0.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #23 / 318
The Restoracy of Carmel
MC
NH
SNF
Carmel (Carmel Arts & Design District)
72
Facility 72
IN AVG 116
Rank #341 / 432
No
77
Facility 77
IN AVG 40
Rank #30 / 552
Studio / 1 Bed
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 8
Rank #91 / 410
 94.4% A+Ryan LevengoodMajor HospitalChelsea Knox
71
Facility 71
IN AVG 83
Rank #342 / 393
17
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #202 / 290
66
Facility 66
IN AVG 36
Rank #288 / 318
3.9
Facility 3.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #254 / 318
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Indiana

Brookdale Carmel is located in Carmel, 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
IN

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Carmel

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?

Brookdale Carmel is legally operated by Clare Bridge Of Carmel, LLC, and administered by Evelyn Laws.

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, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Carmel?

Brookdale Carmel's occupancy is 48%.

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