A Bickford Senior Living assisted living and Montessori-method memory care community in Carmel, about a mile west of Allisonville Road.
Bickford of Carmel, at 5829 E 116th St, is an assisted-living and memory-care community operated by Bickford Senior Living, a multi-state chain with roughly 65 branches. Per the operator's own site, the memory-care program (branded Mary B's) uses a Montessori-based approach intended to give residents with dementia a sense of purpose through structured roles and activities, and the community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy through on-site partners. Bickford publishes monthly resident-family review scores on its own site; Bickford of Carmel's rating was 3.4 out of 5 based on 78 reviews as of mid-2026.
The community is located about a mile west of Allisonville Road and offers a whirlpool for hydrotherapy, a country-style kitchen in its memory-care wing, and transportation via the community's own shuttle bus.
Bickford of Carmel is an assisted living provider at 5829 E 116th St, Carmel, 46033, in Hamilton County.
Location and contact
| Community | Bickford of Carmel |
|---|---|
| Care type | Assisted Living |
| Address | 5829 E 116th St, Carmel, 46033 |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Website | Official site |
Carmel in context
Carmel's senior-care supply is newer and denser than Indianapolis proper, reflecting the city's mostly 1980s-2020s development, with several large continuing-care campuses combining independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing on one site. IU Health North is the primary hospital families here interact with for discharge planning.
Other assisted living options near Carmel
- Robin Run Village — Indianapolis
- Hoosier Village — Indianapolis
- Traditions at North Willow — Indianapolis
- Greenbriar Village — Indianapolis
- Clearvista Lake Health Campus — Indianapolis
- Arlington Place Health Campus — Indianapolis
Listing details verified 2026-07-21 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.
