BARRINGTON OF CARMEL, THE

The Barrington of Carmel is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 1335 S Guilford Road in Carmel, Indiana (ZIP code 46032), situated within Hamilton County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 8 beds, classifying it as a smaller care setting relative to the national average facility size. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The Barrington of Carmel holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating the levels of nursing and direct care staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, based on clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident health outcomes and functional status. Regarding payment and insurance, the Barrington of Carmel is certified for Medicare coverage. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (317) 810-1800 to confirm current participation in Medicaid programs or private insurance arrangements, as coverage options may vary and change over time. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure may also influence financial assistance policies, though specific terms would need to be confirmed through direct inquiry. When considered against national benchmarks, the Barrington of Carmel performs above the national average across multiple rating dimensions. The national overall star rating average for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the upper tier of CMS-rated facilities nationwide. Its health inspection and quality measure ratings of 5 stars similarly exceed the national average, while the staffing rating of 4 stars is also above that benchmark. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in Carmel, Indiana, or the broader Hamilton County area may find these ratings useful as one component of a broader evaluation process. CMS ratings are updated periodically, and it is advisable to consult the most current CMS data when conducting facility comparisons.