Friends Fellowship Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Richmond, IN
Friends Fellowship Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Richmond, IN
Overview of Friends Fellowship Community
Friends Fellowship Community is a 217-bed nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 2030 Chester Blvd in Richmond, Indiana. Managed by William Rees, with medical direction by Dr. Mahendra Kalra and nursing oversight by Melissa Harrison, the campus serves the Richmond area under a license active through July 2026. The facility provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 92 licensed skilled nursing beds.
This faith-rooted organization functions as a voluntary nonprofit with a BBB A+ rating and a high Walk Score of 76, facilitating easy access to the city center. While the facility does not carry a CMS star rating, 2026 filings show a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on the most recent 2025 compliance surveys. The current census at the nursing center is approximately 37 residents, a strategic occupancy level that should be discussed directly with the administration. The community prioritizes a private-pay resident model and does not explicitly list Medicaid-certified beds.
Professional medical support is available 24/7 through a team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who manage various stages of aging. Though regulatory records from late 2024 noted past challenges in fire safety infrastructure, the facility successfully cleared a June 2025 preoccupancy survey for 24 relocated nursing beds, confirming a fully updated Life Safety Code system. Clinical oversight now emphasizes medication effectiveness reviews and routine wellness monitoring to maintain high residential standards. On-site medical direction by Dr. Kalra ensures that residents have access to specialized care coordination within the campus.
The 22-acre campus offers a long-term residential environment designed for stability as residents transition between different levels of medical need. Monthly service packages generally include meals, housekeeping, and personal laundry tailored to specific care requirements.
Shared spaces and secure walking paths are integrated into the facility’s central location near Richmond’s urban amenities. The activities staff curate a social calendar intended to promote cognitive health and physical wellness across all resident groups. Because of the urban location, residents have pedestrian access to local parks and shopping while remaining in a secure, community-monitored setting.
Older adults seeking a mission-driven environment that balances walkable urban access with a wide clinical spectrum may find this community appropriate. Prospective residents and their representatives should visit the campus directly to discuss the recent occupancy trends and view the fire safety infrastructure improvements to assess the 2026 quality performance firsthand.
217-bed community Rank #23 / 432Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 432 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #34 / 552Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 552 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
How BBB ratings work
How BBB ratings work
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
License Number25-001128-1
Friends Fellowship Community is legally operated by Friends Fellowship Community Inc, and administered by William Rees.
Profit StatusNonprofit
Non-Certified Comprehensive Care
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
Health Care Center
Fax(765) 962-9188
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 2021 · 5 years of data
13 deficiencies
1 inspection
Inspection Score
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
3 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #149 / 393 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 149th out of 393 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 393 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: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Indiana average for nursing homes (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2021 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (57% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 36 | This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (13 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 64% better Rank #88 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 88th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 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
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 1 | 19 | This facility has had 95% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (1 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
|
Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana nursing home (3 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 57% better |
|
Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has had 92% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (1 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Places of interest near Friends Fellowship Community
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Richmond's city center to Friends Fellowship Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
Calculate Travel Distance to Friends Fellowship Community
Add your location
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana
Friends Fellowship Community is located in RICHMOND, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Friends Fellowship Community
Who is the Director of Nursing at Friends Fellowship Community?
Melissa Harrison is the Director of Nursing at Friends Fellowship Community.
Is Friends Fellowship Community in a walkable area?
Friends Fellowship Community has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Friends Fellowship Community?
According to IN state health department records, Friends Fellowship Community's license number is 25-001128-1.
What is the occupancy rate at Friends Fellowship Community?
Friends Fellowship Community's occupancy is 57.1%.
Are pets allowed at Friends Fellowship Community?
Yes, Friends Fellowship Community allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Friends Fellowship Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Friends Fellowship Community is registered as a non-profit in IN.
Who is the administrator of Friends Fellowship Community?
William Rees is the administrator of Friends Fellowship Community.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Updated on
