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Bickford of Carmel
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carmel, IN
Exterior view of Bickford of Carmel with landscaping Exterior view of Bickford of Carmel with flowers and seating Elegant dining area with neatly set tables Beautiful garden area with landscaping and seating Outdoor seating area with a pergola and flowers Bright activity room with tables and art displays Common area lounge with stone fireplace and seating Outdoor seating area with rocking chairs and potted plants Bright and welcoming common area with seating and decor Comfortable common area with seating and games Common area with tables and colorful art displays Interior of a salon area with styling chairs Elegant dining room setting with tables and chairs Common area with seating and decorative flowers Dining room set up for a meal with elegant decor Bright common area with seating and games Cozy common area with seating and dining tables Interior view of a salon area with chairs and a brick wall Accessible bathing area in a facility bathroom Bright and inviting common area in the facility

Bickford of Carmel

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carmel, IN
5829 E 116Th St East, Carmel, IN 46033 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Bickford of Carmel

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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.

Facility Direct Line (463) 223-4039
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
45
Bed community size
82-bed community Rank #317 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 431 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
1 year in operation Rank #156 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 417 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #455 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 455th out of 551 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
55%
Rank #300 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 300th out of 410 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 410. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
45 / 82
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceJune 1, 2025
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
License Number25-013217-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bickford of Carmel is legally operated by Bickford Of Carmel LLC, and administered by Jennifer Hodge.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
82 units
Total beds
82 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingLana Morris

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(317) 819-0294

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Transportation
Pet Friendly
ActivitiesDaily activities designed to engage residents, including exercise, outings, and themed events
Specific ProgramsMontessori Memory Care
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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 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 23 deficiencies 6 complaints 13 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.

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

Rank #247 / 393 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th out of 393 homes we track in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 393 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below 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 2023 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (14% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (68% above)
• Total complaints (20% above)
• Complaints per year (18% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% 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. 2336 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 36% better Rank #159 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 159th out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.81.9 This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 5% better Rank #120 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 120th out of 318 homes we track 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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. 1319 This facility has had 32% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 32% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 87 This facility has 14% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 62%37% This facility has 25 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (62% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 25% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1313 This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg

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. 65 This facility has 20% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 20% worse Rank #202 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd out of 290 homes we track in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 21.7 This facility has 18% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 1.7).↑ 18% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 138 This facility has had 63% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% more
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Compare Assisted Living 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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Indiana score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Barrington of Carmel
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Carmel
154
Facility 154
IN AVG 116
Rank #81 / 431
Yes
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 40
Rank #275 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 8
Rank #74 / 417
 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
AL
IL
MC
Carmel
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 116
Rank #92 / 431
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 40
Rank #233 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 417
 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
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Carmel
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 116
Rank #92 / 431
Yes
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 40
Rank #205 / 551
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
 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
Independence Village of Carmel
AL
IL
MC
Carmel
93
Facility 93
IN AVG 116
Rank #271 / 431
Yes
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 40
Rank #374 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #61 / 417
 75.3% A+Dana LarsonSenior Living Carmel LLCMelissa Kepley
83
Facility 83
IN AVG 83
Rank #192 / 393
6
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 290
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 36
Rank #159 / 318
3.8
Facility 3.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #248 / 318
Bickford of Carmel
AL
MC
Carmel
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 116
Rank #317 / 431
Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 40
Rank #455 / 551
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
 54.9% -Jennifer HodgeBickford Of Carmel LLCLana Morris
79
Facility 79
IN AVG 83
Rank #247 / 393
13
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #202 / 290
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 36
Rank #159 / 318
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #120 / 318
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Bickford of 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).
IN

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 Bickford of Carmel

Who is the Director of Nursing at Bickford of Carmel?

Lana Morris is the Director of Nursing at Bickford of Carmel.

Is Bickford of Carmel in a walkable area?

Bickford of Carmel has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Bickford of Carmel?

According to IN state health department records, Bickford of Carmel's license number is 25-013217-1.

When does Bickford of Carmel's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Bickford of Carmel's license expires on May 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Bickford of Carmel?

Bickford of Carmel's occupancy is 55%.

How long has Bickford of Carmel been in business?

Bickford of Carmel has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bickford of Carmel?

Yes, Bickford of Carmel allows residents to bring their pets.

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