Overview of Silver Birch of Hammond

Silver Birch of Hammond presents a vibrant four-story senior community. Established in May 2017, this community is thoughtfully designed to cater to seniors of diverse financial backgrounds, ensuring accessibility to all. Silver Birch of Hammond places everything needed for a fulfilling life within one welcoming location with dedicated staff available around the clock and the convenience of three daily meals.

It is committed to providing a broad spectrum of personalized services that enable older adults to maintain their cherished independence while surrounded by a nurturing and supportive environment. Their assisted living communities are meticulously crafted, featuring warm and inviting elements. They offer both studio and one-bedroom apartments. Notably, all apartments and common areas are designed with barrier-free details that instill a sense of security, ensuring that everything is easy for residents to savor.

(219) 937-9085
Bed community size
136-bed community Rank #124 / 437Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 437 homes in Indiana. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #93 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 587 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #87 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 433 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
111 / 136
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026
License Number25-013801-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Silver Birch of Hammond is legally operated by Sohl Ave Rcf Lp, and administrated by Neysa Holman Stewart.

Profit StatusProfit

Type Of Units

Residential
136 units
Total beds
136 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingYolanda Harris

Contact Information

Fax(219) 937-9052

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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 13 deficiencies 5 complaints 8 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, 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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

2 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #125 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 125th out of 384 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 384 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (70% above)
3 At Avg Metrics at Indiana average:
• Total complaints (at IN avg)
• Complaints per year (at IN avg)
• Complaint visits (at IN avg)
6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Deficiencies per year (63% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% below)
• Total visits (58% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Inspections (38% below)
Latest Inspection April 10, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1336 This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (13 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 64% better Rank #87 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 87th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 3.39 This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3.3 vs. IN avg 9).↓ 63% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.61.9 This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better Rank #113 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 113th out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 819 This facility has 58% fewer total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 19).↓ 58% better
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 57 This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 63%37% This facility has 26 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (63% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 26% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 813 This facility has 38% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (8 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 38% better

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

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 55 This facility has total complaints in line with the Indiana average (5 vs. IN avg 5).— At avg Rank #198 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 198th out of 352 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 352 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 1.31.3 This facility has complaints per year in line with the Indiana average (1.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 88 This facility has complaint visits in line with the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 8).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 10, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to three complaints and confirmed compliance with complaint investigation rules.
  • August 28, 2024 survey cited four deficiencies including failure to review service plans, medication documentation errors, and unlabeled insulin pens.
  • February 22, 2024 complaint substantiated with deficiencies for incomplete clinical records documenting follow-up after resident incidents for 2 of 3 residents.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hammond's city center to Silver Birch of Hammond's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 10.7 miles to nearest hospital (Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Silver Birch of Hammond is located in Hammond, 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).
IN

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
IN

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).
IN

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)

Compare Assisted Living around Hammond

The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

Silver Birch of Hammond
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.

Hammond (Jacobs Square)
136
Facility 136
IN AVG 116
Rank #124 / 437
Yes
67
Facility 67
IN AVG 37
Rank #93 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed-
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #84 / 404
-Neysa Holman StewartSohl Ave Rcf LPYolanda Harris
85
Facility 85
IN AVG 83
Rank #125 / 384
8
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #198 / 352
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #87 / 386
1.6
Facility 1.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #113 / 386
Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living
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.

Brownsburg (Meadow Trail)
124
Facility 124
IN AVG 116
Rank #157 / 437
Yes
36
Facility 36
IN AVG 37
Rank #288 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
64.5%
Facility 64.5%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #226 / 404
-Tyler BrammerResidential Care X LLCAlisea Lambert
98
Facility 98
IN AVG 83
Rank #10 / 384
4-
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 36
Rank #16 / 386
0.4
Facility 0.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #12 / 386
Hammond-Whiting Care Center
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.

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).

Whiting
80
Facility 80
IN AVG 116
Rank #328 / 437
Yes
67
Facility 67
IN AVG 37
Rank #93 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #21 / 404
-Katherine Bakrevski WrightHendricks County HospitalKim Mcmullins
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 83
Rank #371 / 384
21
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 5
Rank #314 / 352
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 36
Rank #380 / 386
5.4
Facility 5.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #311 / 386
Heritage Point Assisted Living and Memory 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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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.

Mishawaka-Yes
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 37
Rank #375 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 8
Rank #93 / 378
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Albertine Home
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.

Hammond-No
47
Facility 47
IN AVG 37
Rank #225 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed-----------

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Birch of Hammond

What neighborhood is Silver Birch of Hammond in?

Silver Birch of Hammond is in the Jacobs Square neighborhood of Hammond.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch of Hammond?

Yolanda Harris is the Director of Nursing at Silver Birch of Hammond.

Who is the owner of Silver Birch of Hammond?

The legal owner and operator of Silver Birch of Hammond is Sohl Ave Rcf Lp.

Is Silver Birch of Hammond in a walkable area?

Silver Birch of Hammond has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Silver Birch of Hammond?

According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch of Hammond's license number is 25-013801-1.

When does Silver Birch of Hammond's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Silver Birch of Hammond's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Silver Birch of Hammond?

Silver Birch of Hammond's occupancy is 82%.

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