The Barrington of Carmel

Nursing Home
Overview of The Barrington of Carmel

The Barrington of Carmel epitomizes luxury assisted living for seniors. This distinguished senior facility in Indiana offers a range of services, including memory care living, independent living homes, skilled nursing, and life plan services. With its tastefully designed ambiance, it sets the stage for an upscale senior living experience.
Its prime location ensures proximity to various shopping, dining, and entertainment options, enriching the overall lifestyle for residents. The community places emphasis on chef-prepared meals, concierge services, medication assistance, and the presence of a full-time Lifestyle Director, who orchestrates group outings and engaging activities. Whether residents choose spacious one or two-bedroom floor plans, the focus remains on creating a comfortable and nurturing environment. With 24/7 supervised care, The Barrington of Carmel offers peace of mind and an elevated standard of senior living.

(317) 810-1800

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Indiana average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Indiana average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Indiana average: 2.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Indiana average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
9h 13m per day

This home provides 168% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Indiana average: 3h 26m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 3h 26m per day 40m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 3h 15m per day 46m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 52m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 7h 46m per day 3h 14m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 43m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 4m per day 27m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 154

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Indiana average
Occupancy rate 92.2%
Residents per day (avg) 6
Occupancy rate
92.2%
Residents per day (avg)
6

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Private pay

94% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$17.3M
Operating deficit
-$3.7M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$17,296,048.00
Operating deficit
$-3,650,410.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
34.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.0M
Total costs $20.9M
Bed community size
154-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
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: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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
69%
Occupied Beds
107 of 154
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
MIXED FACILITY (NURSING + RESIDENTIAL CARE)
License Date
January 8, 2024
License Expiration
July 31, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 24-013212-1
CMS Certification Number: 155817

Ownership & operating entity

The Barrington of Carmel is legally operated by PRAIRIE LANDING COMMUNITY, INC, and administrated by KARA OWEN.

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Type Of Units

SNF (Skilled Nursing)
8 units
NCC (Nursing Care Centers)
40 units
Residential
106 units
Total beds
154 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

Medical Director: Marwan Mustaklem
Director of Nursing: MELISSA FORRESTER
Contact: Ms. Jana Faultless, Vice President

Contact Information

Fax: (317) 810-1801

Types of Care at The Barrington of Carmel

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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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.

8 visits/inspections

6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

2 with citations

6 without citations

Latest inspection

Date:April 24, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

5 total citations

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

7 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Carmel

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

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Carmel
271
No
A+
39
BHI RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES INC
69.5%
$17,137,921.00
$5,931,178.00
34.6%
5.70
5/5
9.2238
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
5
-
-35%
+168%
0%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Restoracy of Carmel
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Carmel (Carmel Arts & Design District)
72
No
A+
77
EUSON LINDSAY LEGACY, LLC
86.1%
$10,338,003.00
$3,971,066.00
38.4%
69.30
4/5
4.6099
3/5
4/5
5/5
3
44
2
-44%
+34%
+24%
Studio / 1 Bed
Carmel Health & Living Community
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Carmel
188
No
A+
78
CARDON MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
70.2%
$24,760,018.00
$6,731,794.00
27.2%
130.70
2/5
3.7273
2/5
3/5
4/5
-
33
1
+65%
+8%
+1%
Studio / 1 Bed

Places of interest near The Barrington of Carmel

Address 2.5 miles from city center — 4.72 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis)

Address 1335 S Guilford Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

81
Total Staff
54
Employees
27
Contractors
8,577
Total Hours (Quarter)
14
Avg Staff/Day
6.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse57.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1010.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant228.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
49 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
23 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
21.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,822 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant220221,4978695%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse100101,1728897%10.4
Registered Nurse5059139099%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014886571%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1014886571%7.5
Administrator1014656268%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014656268%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014435965%7.5
Dietitian1014355864%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0334126673%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0554027684%3.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0773767178%3.3
Speech Language Pathologist0772845763%3
Physical Therapy Aide0222635662%4.7
Medication Aide/Technician8082172629%7.3
Nurse Aide in Training3031741820%8.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011412123%2
Medical Director011261314%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Indiana average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2023

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
2.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Indiana average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Indiana average: 0.6

5 moderate citations More info Indiana average: 23.8

0 minor citations More info Indiana average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation Jun 09, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 09, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 09, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 09, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: BHI Senior Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
8 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (75%)
Private Pay/Other 2 (25%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
19% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 81.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
22% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 79.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 14.7%
34% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 21.2%
102% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 68.8%
28% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 53.7%
6% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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