Bickford of Carmel

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4.3 miles from city center

Description

Bickford of Carmel is a vibrant senior living residence situated in the heart of Carmel, Indiana. With its bright and inviting color palette and classic American charm, it offers a picturesque backdrop for senior living, where the unique challenges of aging are met with understanding and compassion. This distinguished community provides a range of well-tailored options, including assisted living with memory care, catering to the needs of seniors.

The interiors of Bickford of Carmel are thoughtfully designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. It’s a place where residents can truly feel at home while receiving the care and support they require. This commitment to providing a welcoming environment and specialized care makes Bickford of Carmel a trusted choice for seniors seeking assisted living and memory care services in the Carmel area.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Building Type Two-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Services: 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

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.

Indiana CHOICE

CHOICE Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits

Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Eligibility

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 Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.

Indiana SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.