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Bloom at Kessler
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN
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Bloom at Kessler

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Indianapolis, IN
5011 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Bloom at Kessler

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Set within a sprawling 4-acre plot in the heart of Indianapolis, Bloom at Kessler is a trusted, family-owned community offering a vibrant and picturesque environment. This beautiful community provides a premier living experience, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents can truly elevate their lifestyle with a wide array of amenities and services tailored to their needs.

The home boasts a rich tapestry of conveniences, including concierge services, a dynamic activity calendar, and three delicious meals served daily. The community prioritizes residents’ well-being with 24-hour support, diabetes care, emergency response systems, and expert monitoring of diet, nutrition, and hydration. From an executive chef preparing delectable meals to convenient services like Internet, parking, and pharmacy facilities, Bloom at Kessler ensures a seamless living experience. With inviting spaces like family rooms, cafes, computer centers, and pet-friendly areas, residents can also enjoy a comfortable, enriching lifestyle in the heart of this warm community.

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Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #300 / 433Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 300th out of 433 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
1 year in operation Rank #36 / 420Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 420 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 newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #225 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 225th out of 587 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
56%
Rank #296 / 423Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 296th out of 423 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 423. 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 / 86
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2024
ExpirationAugust 31, 2026
License Number24-010064-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bloom at Kessler is legally operated by Bloom At Kessler LLC, and administered by Helga Bradley.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
86 units
Total beds
86 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingAshley Boykin

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(317) 251-7720

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Programming
24-Hour Security
24-Hour Support Staff
3-Meals Served Daily
Activities Of Daily Living Assistance
Beauty/Barber Salon Services
Dining Assistance
Emergency Response Program
Exercise Classes
Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Transportation
Wellness Program
Outdoor Spaces
Pet Friendly
Private Apartments
Secured Outdoor Courtyard

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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 11 deficiencies 2 complaints 3 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.

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

Rank #82 / 392 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 82nd out of 392 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 392 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: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (95% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (81% above) 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (69% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (71% below)
• Inspections (77% below)
• Total complaints (60% below)
• Complaints per year (62% below)
• Complaint visits (63% 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. 1136 This facility has 69% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 69% better Rank #71 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 71st out of 317 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 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. 3.71.9 This facility has 95% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 95% worse Rank #202 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 202nd out of 317 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 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. 319 This facility has had 84% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (3 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 27 This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 67%37% This facility has 30 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (67% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 30% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 313 This facility has 77% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 77% better

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. 25 This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better Rank #45 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 45th out of 293 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 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. 0.51.3 This facility has 62% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 62% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 38 This facility has 63% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 63% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 22, 2024 inspection found 3 deficiencies including missing employee health screenings, unsigned resident service plans, and inadequate food storage practices.
  • April 19, 2023 inspection cited 8 deficiencies including failure to assist a resident per service plan resulting in death, food safety violations, and incomplete clinical documentation.
  • Complaint investigations in November 2022, April 2023, and July 2024 found no deficiencies related to the complaint allegations.
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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Helga Bradley

Executive Director

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Bloom at Kessler

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Bloom at Kessler is located in Indianapolis, 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).
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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

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General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
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16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

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Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bloom at Kessler

What neighborhood is Bloom at Kessler in?

Bloom at Kessler is in the Lake Kesslerwood neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Bloom at Kessler?

Ashley Boykin is the Director of Nursing at Bloom at Kessler.

Is Bloom at Kessler in a walkable area?

Bloom at Kessler has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Bloom at Kessler?

According to IN state health department records, Bloom at Kessler's license number is 24-010064-1.

When does Bloom at Kessler's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Bloom at Kessler's license expires on August 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bloom at Kessler?

Bloom at Kessler's occupancy is 56%.

How long has Bloom at Kessler been in business?

Bloom at Kessler has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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