Barrington of Carmel, the
1335 S Guilford Road · Carmel, IN · 46032 · 3178101800
8 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Bhi Senior Living Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 10.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 2.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155817 · certified since April 17, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.