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Located in Lafayette, Indiana, Aster Place is an exceptional assisted living community. This newly established residence goes beyond traditional senior care by offering senior independent and assisted living services. But what truly sets Aster Place apart is its commitment to enhancing the lives of its residents through two specialized memory care neighborhoods, each tailored to individual strengths and needs. At the heart of Aster Place is a team of senior care experts who view their work not as a job but as a calling. Their expertise shines through in every interaction, guiding senior residents and their families toward the solutions, answers, and peace of mind they seek.
Aster Place boasts a dedicated professional staff whose primary mission is to provide care, a sense of serenity, and answers to seniors. In many ways, they become an integral part of the extended family, offering unwavering support and understanding. Caring individuals who make a difference is at the core of what Aster Place represents. This is evident when seniors enter the community and meet the staff, as their warmth and dedication envelop them.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Aster Place is legally operated by Residential Care Xiii Llc, and administrated by Cari Branshaw.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Indiana score; higher is better.
Above the Indiana average for assisted living residences.
Indiana assisted living residences benchmark: C 74/100
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the Indiana average for assisted living residences.
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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 36 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 1 | 9 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.9 | This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 79% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 11 | 19 | This facility has 42% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 42% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 27% | 37% | This facility has 10 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (27% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 10% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 15% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 11 | 8 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 8, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaints investigated. Earlier inspections showed a mix of findings, including some deficiencies related to medication administration, documentation, and service plan signatures. Prior reports also noted issues with staff conduct and employment screening, including a substantiated complaint involving verbal abuse by a staff member that led to termination. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or found no deficiencies, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some recurring themes in documentation and medication management, but recent inspections indicate improvement in compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lafayette's city center to Aster Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.22 miles to nearest hospital (Sycamore Springs)
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Aster Place is located in Lafayette, Indiana.
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| Indiana Veterans‘ Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | West Lafayette | 212 | No | 1 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#128 / 361 |
53.8%
Facility
53.8%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#308 / 414 | Amy Gibson | State Of Indiana | Eric Giddens | 18 | 6
Facility
6
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#236 / 352 | 42
Facility
42
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#254 / 385 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#138 / 385 |
| Friendship House Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | West Lafayette (Cumberland Avenue) | 197 | Yes | 45 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
54.5%
Facility
54.5%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#300 / 414 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aster Place |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lafayette (Cascada Business Park) | 147 | No | 30 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#128 / 361 |
77.6%
Facility
77.6%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#110 / 414 | Cari Branshaw | Residential Care Xiii LLC | Tracy Allen | 11 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#110 / 352 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#31 / 385 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#20 / 385 |
| Creasy Springs Health Campus |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lafayette (South Creasy Lane) | 133 | Yes | 40 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#128 / 361 |
48.1%
Facility
48.1%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#347 / 414 | Justin Rife | Hancock Regional Hospital | Katina Prickett | 9 | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 352 | 36
Facility
36
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#231 / 385 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#171 / 385 |
| Traditions of Lafayette |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lafayette | 87 | Yes | 52 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#128 / 361 |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#31 / 414 | Tiffany Tribble | Five Star Quality Care-In, LLC | Nona Finley | 7 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#110 / 352 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#63 / 385 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#73 / 385 |
Aster Place is in the Cascada Business Park neighborhood of Lafayette.
Tracy Allen is the Director of Nursing at Aster Place.
The legal owner and operator of Aster Place is Residential Care Xiii Llc.
Aster Place has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IN state health department records, Aster Place's license number is 24-013045-1.
According to IN state health department records, Aster Place's license expires on November 30, 2025.
Aster Place's occupancy is 78%.
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