Independence Village of Carmel

Independence Village of Carmel

13390 Illinois St, Carmel, IN 46032 View Map

Independence Village of Carmel is an Independent Living Home in Indiana

Independence Village of Carmel is an Independent Living Home in Indiana

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Overview of Independence Village of Carmel

Independence Village of Carmel independent living, assisted living, and memory care for seniors. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live the best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. The vibrant senior living home is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Independence Village ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services, such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

Home Information Independence Village of Carmel
Bed community size
93-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy Rate
58%
Occupied Beds
54 of 93
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

Indiana average: 68%

License Status
Active
Facility Type
ASSISTED LIVING / RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (RCF)
License Date
January 6, 2025
License Expiration
May 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 25-013297-1

Ownership & operating entity

Independence Village of Carmel is legally operated by SENIOR LIVING CARMEL LLC, and administrated by DANA LARSON.

Administrator: DANA LARSON
Director of nursing: MELISSA KEPLEY
Profit status: PROFIT
Nonprofit ownership: No

Type Of Units

Residential
93 units
Total beds
93 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: MELISSA KEPLEY
Contact: Tim Bryant, President

Care Services

Alzheimer's Certification

Contact Information

Fax: (317) 818-0630

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 400 / 440 / 480 / 540 - 1,220 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Independence Village of Carmel

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Social Services (for ALFs) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

6 visits/inspections

6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

3 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Indiana average: 4 complaints

12 citations

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

Indiana average: 19 citations

Places of interest near Independence Village of Carmel

Address 2.3 miles from city center

Address 13390 Illinois St, Carmel, IN 46032

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Comparison Chart

Compare Independent Living around Carmel
Independence Village of Carmel
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Carmel
93
Yes
A+
23
SENIOR LIVING CARMEL LLC
58.1%
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-
-
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-
-
-
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-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rose Senior Living Carmel
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Carmel
122
Yes
-
62
CARMEL SENIOR LIVING LLC
64.8%
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Stratford
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Carmel
18
Yes
A+
54
WENTE, CHRIS
65.0%
$3,183,804.00
$3,741,588.00
117.5%
11.40
3/5
7.0759
3/5
4/5
3/5
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodland Terrace of Carmel
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Carmel
149
Yes
A+
46
WELL NPSL TENANT, LLC
57.0%
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Guides for Better Senior Living

From costs to care, explore the most important topics to make informed decisions about your future.

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
  • 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.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
Indiana CHOICE

CHOICE Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Indiana SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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