Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gary, IN

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gary, IN

Overview of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Nestled in the charming town of Hobart, Indiana, Brentwood at Hobart is a dedicated assisted living and memory care community. At Brentwood, the focal point is always nurturing residents’ independence and overall well-being. The staff at Brentwood approaches each resident with the warmth and respect one would offer to a beloved family member. They understand the significance of creating an atmosphere where residents feel connected, part of a caring community, and, most importantly, comforted. The community is committed to delivering individualized, award-winning social programs tailored to each resident’s unique preferences, enabling them to embrace life with vibrancy and unwavering dignity.

Brentwood at Hobart prides itself on its welcoming and accommodating staff, who go above and beyond to meet residents’ needs and preserve their independence in a secure and supportive environment. The notable person-centered memory care program, “Along the Journey,” is thoughtfully designed to meet seniors where they are in their journey, ensuring a soothing and positive experience for all. Conveniently situated across from St. Mary’s Hospital, with proximity to the Merrillville shopping center and the stunning Indiana Dunes, Brentwood at Hobart is perfectly positioned for residents to enjoy access to various amenities.

(219) 945-1968

Types of Care at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Assisted Living Memory Care
Bed community size
140-bed community Rank #115 / 441Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 441 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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
21 years in operation Rank #54 / 412Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 412 homes in Indiana. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #353 / 588Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 353rd out of 588 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: B- (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #193 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 433 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
98 / 140
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Awards

AwardsA Great Place to Work badge for 25-26

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
IssuanceJanuary 5, 2025
ExpirationApril 30, 2026
License Number25-002627-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is legally operated by Gahc3 Hobart In Alf Trs Sub, Llc, and administrated by John Velasquez.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Residential
140 units
Total beds
140 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingSEARFEEAIR SUTHERLAND
ContactMs. Jemai Kennedy, Marketing Assistant

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 945-1219

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Areas For Socializing
Weekly Housekeeping & Laundry
Transportation Assistance For Medical Appointments
Central Courtyard
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cable In Your Room
Telephone Hookup
Pet Friendly
Concierge Desk
On-Site Salon/Barber
Family Communication App
Safelyyou
ActivitiesLife Enrichment Programming includes activities that address the mind, body, and soul.
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Respite, Wellness Services, Support Group, Dining Services
Operating HoursMon–Fri, 9AM–5PM EST; Sat–Sun, 10AM–2PM EST

Pricing & Financial Information

Studio A$2,870 per month
Friendship Suite$5,800 per month
One Bedroom$3,100 per month
Two Bedroom$3,900 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThe dining experience at Brentwood at Hobart includes three daily meals that are nutritious and personalized to meet each resident’s preferences.

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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 52 deficiencies 9 complaints 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 8 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per year (44% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (111% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (86% above)
• Total complaints (80% above)
• Complaints per year (77% above)
• Complaint visits (50% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total visits (32% below)
• Inspections (8% below)
Latest Inspection June 2, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 5236 This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (52 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 44% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 139 This facility has 44% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 44% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 41.9 This facility has 111% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 111% worse

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 32% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 32% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 97 This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 69%37% This facility has 32 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (69% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 32% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 1213 This facility has 8% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 8% 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. 95 This facility has 80% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 80% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 2.31.3 This facility has 77% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 77% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 128 This facility has 50% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 50% worse

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

The most recent inspection on June 2, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to family notification, abuse reporting, employee screening and training, environmental maintenance, resident evaluations, medication administration, and clinical documentation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving resident care, documentation, medication management, and environmental cleanliness, with substantiated complaints supporting these findings. Prior reports also noted deficiencies in transfer and discharge procedures, staff training, and infection control, with some complaints substantiated and others not. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance in several key areas, with no clear trend of sustained improvement over time.

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

Brentwood At Hobart Senior Living 1 Bed
Brentwood At Hobart Senior Living Suite
Brentwood At Hobart Senior Living Studio
Brentwood At Hobart Senior Living 2 Bed
Architectural floor plan for a living area
Studio A
Architectural floor plan of a living area
Friendship Suite
Architectural floor plan of a one-bedroom unit.
One Bedroom
Architectural floor plan of a residence layout
Two Bedroom

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Address 10.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hobart's city center to Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.25 miles to nearest hospital (St. Mary Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is located in Hobart, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living

What neighborhood is Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living in?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is in the Hobart neighborhood of Hobart.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

Searfeeair Sutherland is the Director of Nursing at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living.

Who is the owner of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

The legal owner and operator of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living is Gahc3 Hobart In Alf Trs Sub, Llc.

Is Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living in a walkable area?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

According to IN state health department records, Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's license number is 25-002627-1.

When does Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's license expires on April 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living?

Brentwood at Hobart Senior Living's occupancy is 70%.

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