CARMEL HEALTH & LIVING COMMUNITY
118 MEDICAL DR, Carmel, IN 46032
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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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
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