Government Medicare Medicaid

CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY

118 MEDICAL DR, Carmel, IN 46032

2.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
188 Certified Beds
58 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.37%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 16.22%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.84%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 26.68%

Lower is better

How CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY Compares

CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY is a 188-bed government-owned nursing facility in Carmel, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.4%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 188 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carmel, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Indiana average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
  • Falls with major injury: 3.8% — about the same as the Indiana average of 3.9%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (64% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 22.5%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Carmel.

How is CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY addressing its health inspections rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.2% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.4% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY lag behind other Carmel options?

Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Carmel

Carmel sits in Hamilton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+
40,737 (12.3%)
Median age
37.6 years
Median household income
$98,880
Median home value
$282,700

Demographics for Hamilton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carmel.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 155181
County Hamilton
Total Beds 188
Occupied Beds 138
Occupancy Rate 73%
Ownership Government - County

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Location

118 MEDICAL DR, Carmel, IN 46032

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.