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The Residences at Deer Creek proudly stands as an award-winning senior living and memory care community. Their mission is unwavering—to enhance the quality of life for their cherished residents, their families, and their staff. This mission is rooted in values of respect, compassion, and unwavering commitment to excellence. They offer an array of private senior living apartments, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle while delivering personalized care when needed.
Nestled in Schererville, Indiana, the Residences at Deer Creek is more than just a Licensed Residential Care Community; it is a place dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and providing residents with peace of mind. Notably, this community is born from the vision of a group of local physicians who hold the wellness and independence of their residents dear.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%Residences At Deer Creek is legally operated by Ail Operating Llc, and administrated by Karen Ayersman.
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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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Indiana score; higher is better.
Well above the Indiana average for assisted living residences.
Indiana assisted living residences benchmark: C 74/100
Inspection score: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. Well above the Indiana average for assisted living residences.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 36 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (6 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 2 | 12 | This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 12).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.7 | 1.9 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.
| 9 | 19 | This facility has 53% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 53% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 22% | 37% | This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (22% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 15% better |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 31% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (2 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 60% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 0.7 | 1.7 | This facility has 59% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.7 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 59% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 30, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a mostly compliant pattern, with one substantiated complaint in August 2024 involving a delayed report to the Indiana Department of Health about unexplained bruising, which did not result in resident harm. Prior reports cited issues with notification after falls, resident supervision, staff training, and documentation, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, and the facility corrected earlier cited deficiencies by April 2024. The record indicates improvement over time, with recent inspections showing compliance with regulations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
9.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Schererville's city center to Residences At Deer Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.83 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus)
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Residences At Deer Creek is located in Schererville, Indiana.
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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dyer | 211 | No | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
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14
IN AVG
8
Rank
#81 / 361 |
57.3%
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57.3%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#280 / 414 | A+ | Bradley Macklin | Major Hospital | Tencree Crawford | 25 | 12
Facility
12
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#341 / 352 | 119
Facility
119
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#380 / 385 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#344 / 385 |
| Residences At Deer Creek |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Schererville | 130 | Yes | 34 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 15
Facility
15
IN AVG
8
Rank
#78 / 361 |
74.6%
Facility
74.6%
IN AVG
65.6%
Rank
#146 / 414 | A+ | Karen Ayersman | Ail Operating LLC | Frances Guyton-Ward | 9 | 2
Facility
2
IN AVG
4.7
Rank
#50 / 352 | 6
Facility
6
IN AVG
34.7
Rank
#51 / 385 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
IN AVG
2.6
Rank
#41 / 385 |
Frances Guyton-Ward is the Director of Nursing at Residences At Deer Creek.
The legal owner and operator of Residences At Deer Creek is Ail Operating Llc.
Residences At Deer Creek has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IN state health department records, Residences At Deer Creek's license number is 24-013069-1.
According to IN state health department records, Residences At Deer Creek's license expires on September 30, 2025.
Residences At Deer Creek's occupancy is 75%.
Karen Ayersman is the administrator of Residences At Deer Creek.
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