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Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam, located in Anderson, Indiana, offers an affordable yet high-quality assisted senior living lifestyle. They prioritize the diverse needs of seniors, providing an elevated lifestyle grounded in love, compassion, and dignity. With 130 studio and one-bedroom apartments, residents benefit from a full spectrum of services that are both convenient and supportive.
Residents can engage in a variety of social and recreational activities, fostering a vibrant atmosphere. The staff, well-cared-for themselves, is equipped to provide exceptional care, with ongoing health monitoring, nursing assessments, and 24-hour staffing by certified nursing assistants. Sweet Galilee also offers transportation services and on-site beauty and barber services. The community features inviting spaces like a living room, a cozy TV lounge, an outdoor patio, and even a country store, creating a warm and enriching residential assisted living environment for its residents.
Similar to the Indiana average: 68.1%Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam is legally operated by Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam Llc, and administrated by Vernatene Banks.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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. 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.
12 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #309 / 384 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 309th 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: 71 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 12 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)
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.
| 48 | 36 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (48 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 33% worse Rank #232 / 386 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 232nd out of 386 homes in Indiana. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 12 | 9 | This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.8 | 1.9 | This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 5% better Rank #121 / 386 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 121st 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
| 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.
| 26 | 19 | This facility has 37% more total visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (26 vs. IN avg 19).↑ 37% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 15 | 7 | This facility has 114% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (15 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 114% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 58% | 37% | This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (58% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 21% worse |
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Inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.
| 23 | 13 | This facility has 77% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 77% worse |
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.
| 12 | 5 | This facility has 140% more total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (12 vs. IN avg 5).↑ 140% worse Rank #341 / 352 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 341st 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. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 3 | 1.3 | This facility has 131% more complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↑ 131% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.
| 23 | 8 | This facility has 188% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (23 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 188% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Anderson's city center to Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.6 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Saint John'S Health System)
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Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam is located in Anderson, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
| Bethany Pointe Health Campus |
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.
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). | Anderson | 138
Facility
138
IN AVG
116
Rank
#116 / 437 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
IN AVG
37
Rank
#347 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
37.0%
Facility
37.0%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#385 / 404 | - | Alicia Lambert | Hancock Regional Hospital | Alexa Troutman | 75
Facility
75
IN AVG
83
Rank
#256 / 384 | 26 | 8
Facility
8
IN AVG
5
Rank
#297 / 352 | 41
Facility
41
IN AVG
36
Rank
#204 / 386 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#70 / 386 |
| Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam |
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. | Anderson | 130
Facility
130
IN AVG
116
Rank
#140 / 437 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
IN AVG
37
Rank
#125 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#182 / 404 | A+ | Vernatene Banks | Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam LLC | Carmen May | 71
Facility
71
IN AVG
83
Rank
#309 / 384 | 23 | 12
Facility
12
IN AVG
5
Rank
#341 / 352 | 48
Facility
48
IN AVG
36
Rank
#232 / 386 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#121 / 386 |
| Sugar Fork Crossing |
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. | Anderson | 128
Facility
128
IN AVG
116
Rank
#147 / 437 | No |
23
Facility
23
IN AVG
37
Rank
#375 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#115 / 404 | D+ | Lorena Glover | Nxm Anderson Operator LLC | Daphne Nichols | 75
Facility
75
IN AVG
83
Rank
#256 / 384 | 16 | 13
Facility
13
IN AVG
5
Rank
#344 / 352 | 29
Facility
29
IN AVG
36
Rank
#165 / 386 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#121 / 386 |
| Edgewater Woods |
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.
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). | Anderson (Forest Hills) | 81
Facility
81
IN AVG
116
Rank
#326 / 437 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
IN AVG
37
Rank
#394 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#130 / 378 |
86.4%
Facility
86.4%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#49 / 404 | - | Victoria Kinley | Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County | Jade Habrych | 81
Facility
81
IN AVG
83
Rank
#174 / 384 | 16 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#140 / 352 | 36
Facility
36
IN AVG
36
Rank
#186 / 386 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#87 / 386 |
| Keystone Woods |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Anderson | 70
Facility
70
IN AVG
116
Rank
#351 / 437 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
IN AVG
37
Rank
#497 / 587 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IN AVG
66.4%
Rank
#105 / 404 | A- | Kristin Johnson | Csl Keystone Woods, LLC | Melinda Negley | 85
Facility
85
IN AVG
83
Rank
#125 / 384 | 9 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#140 / 352 | 16
Facility
16
IN AVG
36
Rank
#104 / 386 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#96 / 386 |
Carmen May is the Director of Nursing at Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam.
Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to IN state health department records, Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's license number is 25-014706-1.
According to IN state health department records, Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam's occupancy is 70%.
Vernatene Banks is the administrator of Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam.
Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam has 130 beds.
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