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Overview of Friends Fellowship Community

Friends Fellowship Community is a multi-faceted continuing care retirement community located in Richmond, Indiana. It offers independent living, assisted living, nursing, and memory care services. The community is dedicated to providing a wide range of support services for its residents.

(765) 962-6546

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 217

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

17.1%

217-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

17%

75% lower than Indiana average

Indiana average: 68%

Occupied beds

37 / 217

Average residents 70 per day

Facility TypeMixed Facility (nursing + Residential Care)

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025

ExpirationJuly 31, 2026

License Number25-001128-1

Friends Fellowship Community is legally operated by Friends Fellowship Community Inc, and administrated by William Rees.

Profit StatusNON-PROFIT

NCC (Nursing Care Centers)

92 units

Residential

125 units

Total beds

217 units

Staffing

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

Medical DirectorMahendra Kalra

Director of NursingMELISSA HARRISON

ContactJeffrey Baxter

Skilled Nursing

Health Care Center

Fax(765) 962-9188

Specific ProgramsIndependent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Health Care Center

1 Inspections Indiana avg: 13 92% below Indiana avg

3 Visits with Citations Indiana avg: 7 57% below Indiana avg

13 Citations Total Indiana avg: 34 62% below Indiana avg Ranked 87th of 385

4 Visits without Citations Indiana avg: 12 67% below Indiana avg

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Latest inspection

Date June 13, 2025

Original Licensing

13 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 34 citations

15 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Indiana average: 36 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Friends Fellowship Community

The most recent inspection on June 13, 2025, found Friends Fellowship Community in compliance with fire safety and licensure requirements and noted no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern, with some Life Safety Code deficiencies related to fire wall maintenance, corridor door closures, fire alarm inspections, and medication management issues. Prior reports cited problems such as propped open doors, incomplete fire drill documentation, and a staff member working with an expired CNA certification, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies found related to the allegations. The trend suggests improvement in fire safety compliance following earlier citations, with the most recent surveys showing no outstanding issues.

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5 facilities compared · CMS & IN Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Adams Woodcrest

DECATUR

143

67.1%

-3%

3.69

+7%

2.0

108

Adams County Memorial Hospital

$12.2M

$5.6M

46.1%

155747

Adams Heritage

MONROEVILLE

60.7%

-13%

4.12

+20%

1.0

A+

Adams County Memorial Hospital

$5.1M

$2.5M

49.1%

155729

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

CHESTERTON

100

93.0%

+34%

3.16

-8%

4.5

Dobben, Steven

$15.2M

$5.3M

34.8%

155805

Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

ALBANY

102

75.5%

+9%

3.51

+2%

3.2

Troxwell, Melanie

$12.3M

$4.3M

35%

155432

Friends Fellowship Community

RICHMOND

217

57.1%

-18%

0.0

A+

Friends Fellowship Community Inc

Adams Woodcrest

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: DECATUR

Bed Count: 143

Occupancy: 67.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -3%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.7

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-10%

Staffing vs State Avg: +7%

Citations: 2

Citations per Inspection: 2.0

Avg Residents/Day: 108

Operator: Adams County Memorial Hospital

Home Revenue: $12,192,260.00

Payroll Costs: $5,615,054.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

CCN: 155747

Adams Heritage

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: MONROEVILLE

Bed Count: 61

Occupancy: 60.7%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -13%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.1

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+29%

Staffing vs State Avg: +20%

Citations: 2

Citations per Inspection: 1.0

Avg Residents/Day: 39

Operator: Adams County Memorial Hospital

Home Revenue: $5,068,983.00

Payroll Costs: $2,488,962.00

Payroll %: 49.1%

CCN: 155729

Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: CHESTERTON

Bed Count: 100

Occupancy: 93.0%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +34%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-5%

Staffing vs State Avg: -8%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 27

Citations per Inspection: 4.5

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 92.50

Operator: Dobben, Steven

Home Revenue: $15,225,564.00

Payroll Costs: $5,306,023.00

Payroll %: 34.8%

CCN: 155805

Albany Health Care & Rehabilitation Center

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: ALBANY

Bed Count: 102

Occupancy: 75.5%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +9%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 3.5

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+4%

Staffing vs State Avg: +2%

Citations: 19

Citations per Inspection: 3.2

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 77.20

Operator: Troxwell, Melanie

Home Revenue: $12,342,683.00

Payroll Costs: $4,315,019.00

Payroll %: 35%

CCN: 155432

Friends Fellowship Community

Type of care: NH AL

Community: RICHMOND

Bed Count: 217

Occupancy: 57.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -18%

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

Operator: Friends Fellowship Community Inc

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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15 deficiencies

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