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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.
Lower than the Indiana average: 68.1%Bickford of Carmel is legally operated by Bickford Of Carmel Llc, and administrated by Jennifer Hodge.
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. 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.
3 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (74/100)
Inspection score: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 3 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (74/100)
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.
| 22 | 36 | This facility has 39% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 7.3 | 12 | This facility has 39% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7.3 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 39% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.5 | 1.9 | This facility has 21% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.5 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 21% 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.
| 15 | 19 | This facility has 21% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (15 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 21% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 53% | 37% | This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (53% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 16% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 13 | 13 | This facility has inspections in line with the Indiana average (13 vs. IN avg 13).— At avg |
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.
| 6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 2 | 1.7 | This facility has 18% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 1.7).↑ 18% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 13 | 8 | This facility has 63% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 63% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carmel's city center to Bickford of Carmel's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.13 miles to nearest hospital (Indiana Spine Group)
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Bickford of Carmel is located in Carmel, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Majestic Care of Carmel Assisted Living |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Carmel | 299
Facility
299
IN AVG
117
Rank
#6 / 437 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
IN AVG
37
Rank
#145 / 587 | - | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 378 |
42.8%
Facility
42.8%
IN AVG
66.5%
Rank
#373 / 407 | A+ | John Seib | Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Jeffery Fish | 18 | 6
Facility
6
IN AVG
5
Rank
#236 / 352 | 47
Facility
47
IN AVG
36
Rank
#276 / 385 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
IN AVG
2.8
Rank
#148 / 385 |
| Woodland Terrace of Carmel |
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. | Carmel (Pro-Med Lane) | 149
Facility
149
IN AVG
117
Rank
#97 / 437 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
IN AVG
37
Rank
#233 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
IN AVG
8
Rank
#66 / 378 |
64.4%
Facility
64.4%
IN AVG
66.5%
Rank
#231 / 407 | A+ | Nicholas Halstead | Well Npsl Tenant, LLC | Tehesha Patterson | 8 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 3
Facility
3
IN AVG
36
Rank
#23 / 385 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
IN AVG
2.8
Rank
#20 / 385 |
| Brookdale Carmel |
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. | Carmel (Newark Village) | 100
Facility
100
IN AVG
117
Rank
#241 / 437 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
IN AVG
37
Rank
#9 / 587 | - | 48
Facility
48
IN AVG
8
Rank
#5 / 378 |
48.0%
Facility
48.0%
IN AVG
66.5%
Rank
#350 / 407 | A+ | Evelyn Laws | Clare Bridge Of Carmel, LLC | Dana Hildebrandt | 12 | 5
Facility
5
IN AVG
5
Rank
#198 / 352 | 9
Facility
9
IN AVG
36
Rank
#71 / 385 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
IN AVG
2.8
Rank
#33 / 385 |
| Bickford of Carmel |
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.
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. | Carmel | 82
Facility
82
IN AVG
117
Rank
#322 / 437 | Yes |
11
Facility
11
IN AVG
37
Rank
#456 / 587 | - | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
54.9%
Facility
54.9%
IN AVG
66.5%
Rank
#297 / 407 | - | Jennifer Hodge | Bickford Of Carmel LLC | Lana Morris | 13 | 6
Facility
6
IN AVG
5
Rank
#236 / 352 | 22
Facility
22
IN AVG
36
Rank
#160 / 385 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
IN AVG
2.8
Rank
#116 / 385 |
| CrownPointe of Carmel |
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.
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Carmel | 54
Facility
54
IN AVG
117
Rank
#394 / 437 | No |
37
Facility
37
IN AVG
37
Rank
#283 / 587 | - | - |
55.6%
Facility
55.6%
IN AVG
66.5%
Rank
#293 / 407 | - | Kimberly Vierling | Magnolia Health Systems 41, LLC | Debbie Thames | 3 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
5
Rank
#50 / 352 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
36
Rank
#31 / 385 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
IN AVG
2.8
Rank
#101 / 385 |
Lana Morris is the Director of Nursing at Bickford of Carmel.
Bickford of Carmel has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IN state health department records, Bickford of Carmel's license number is 25-013217-1.
According to IN state health department records, Bickford of Carmel's license expires on May 31, 2026.
Bickford of Carmel's occupancy is 55%.
Jennifer Hodge is the administrator of Bickford of Carmel.
Bickford of Carmel has 82 beds.
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