Independence Village of Carmel
Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carmel

Independence Village of Carmel

Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Carmel

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.

(317) 818-0526
Bed community size
93-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
19 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)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
70 / 93
Average residents per home in Indiana 70 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living / Residential Care Facility (rcf)
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 6, 2025
ExpirationMay 31, 2026
License Number25-013297-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Independence Village of Carmel is legally operated by Senior Living Carmel Llc, and administrated by Dana Larson.

Profit StatusProfit

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 NursingMELISSA KEPLEY
ContactTim Bryant, President

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Contact Information

Fax(317) 818-0630

What does this home offer?

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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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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 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 23 deficiencies 4 complaints 6 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (81% above)
8 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per year (36% below)
• Total visits (68% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Inspections (54% below)
• Total complaints (20% below)
• Complaints per year (23% below)
• Complaint visits (25% below)
Latest Inspection July 8, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2336 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 36% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 5.89 This facility has 36% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5.8 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 36% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.81.9 This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↑ 100% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 619 This facility has 68% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 68% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 47 This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% 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. 613 This facility has 54% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 54% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

MetricThis FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 45 This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 11.3 This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 68 This facility has 25% fewer complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 8).↓ 25% better

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 July 8, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving staff training and certification, documentation of orientations, fire and disaster drills, food safety practices, and tuberculosis testing. Prior reports also cited issues with resident dignity and property security, which led to staff terminations, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, with the exception of some substantiated complaints related to resident rights and property misappropriation in 2024. The facility’s inspection history shows some improvement over time, with fewer deficiencies noted in the most recent visits.

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Financial Assistance for
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Independence Village of Carmel is located in Carmel, 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
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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

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
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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 Independence Village of Carmel

What neighborhood is Independence Village of Carmel in?

Independence Village of Carmel is in the Illinois Street neighborhood of Carmel.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Carmel?

Melissa Kepley is the Director of Nursing at Independence Village of Carmel.

Who is the owner of Independence Village of Carmel?

The legal owner and operator of Independence Village of Carmel is Senior Living Carmel Llc.

Is Independence Village of Carmel in a walkable area?

Independence Village of Carmel has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Independence Village of Carmel?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Carmel's license number is 25-013297-1.

When does Independence Village of Carmel's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Independence Village of Carmel's license expires on May 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Independence Village of Carmel?

Independence Village of Carmel's occupancy is 75%.

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