Where We
Celebrate LIFE!

Magnolia Springs Senior Living Community, Carmel, IN

Magnolia Springs Bridgewater is located in Carmel, Indiana, a beautiful community just north of Indianapolis ranked multiple times as the “best place to live in America.” Our premier rental senior living community with no entry fee features beautifully designed assisted living apartments and memory care residences for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. At Magnolia Springs, we Celebrate LIFE—it’s a philosophy that rules everything we do. We celebrate our residents and provide an environment to help them live with a greater purpose and sense of satisfaction every day. In addition, Magnolia Springs is committed to offering a holistic approach to total health and wellness. That’s why our community’s lifestyle programming focuses on all 8 Dimensions of Wellness to ensure overall physical, psychological and social wellbeing. And our commitment to hospitality and service ensures that each interaction with residents and their families is meaningful, memorable and exceeds expectations. No wonder Magnolia Springs Bridgewater has won the “Best in Assisted Living in Carmel” award from Senior Advisor five years in a row.

Surrounding Area

Nestled next to a beautiful pond with a fountain and gazebo in a lovely residential neighborhood, Magnolia Springs Bridgewater is mere minutes from the Bridgewater Club and right down the street from Clay Terrace, an upscale lifestyle center with wonderful dining and excellent shopping. With St. Vincent Carmel Hospital just three miles away and all of the cultural and entertainment offerings of Carmel nearby, Magnolia Springs Bridgewater couldn’t be in a better location. Of course, the vibrant city of Indianapolis is full of entertainment activities, too, from pro sports to some of the country’s finest arts institutions.

Meet The Team

Laura Frank

Executive Director

Laura has worked in the field of senior living since the age of 14 when she began washing dishes at her family’s nursing home. Growing up around seniors led Laura to a career in Health Care Administration including Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Home Health Care and Assisted Living. Laura was hired by Magnolia Springs to assist in opening the Bridgewater location. 

She has been in the role of Executive Director since July, 2013.

Sallie Christian

Director of Resident Services

Sallie started her career in the field of senior living as a Certified Nursing Assistant as a teenager. Since this time Sallie’s career has spanned a variety of senior housing options including Retirement Homes, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Homes. Following graduation from nursing school Sallie worked as a Staff Nurse then Charge Nurse, and for the last 14 years Sallie 

has led the nursing and memory care departments of assisted living communities in Indianapolis, Muncie and Anderson. Sallie has served in her position at Magnolia Springs Bridgewater since September, 2013.

Ellen Dial

Director of Community Relations

Ellen has enjoyed a long career in the arena of healthcare sales, marketing and operations. Her career in senior living blossomed over five years ago; driven by the desire to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their families. Ellen has served as the regional director of sales and as an executive director for two of the largest senior living providers in the country.

 

Along the way, she discovered helping families directly is where her passion lies. The positive culture and commitment to our residents makes Magnolia Springs where she wants to be. Doing the right thing and helping to guide families through this important decision- making process is her goal. She truly believes in the “Magnolia Way”. When not at work, Ellen writes for a vintage lifestyle blog, she also enjoys spending time with family and reading.

Eric Jensvold

Director of Plant Operations

Eric began his career managing a finance company for 7 years before pursuing his passion of home improvement. He started his own handyman business before being introduced to the healthcare field in 2012. He started his healthcare career as a Maintenance Assistant for an assisted living community in Indianapolis where he quickly became the Director of Plant Operations. 

In 2017 he became the Director of Plant Operations for a skilled nursing community in Indianapolis. He joined the Magnolia Springs family in December of 2018.

Jesse Shirley

Director Culinary Services

Jessie is a long time Carmel resident.  He high school in Carmel and currently resides here with his wife and two small children. 
 
When just 14 years old, Jessie started his professional career.  It was 1994 at Renees French Restaurant/Delicatessen- a Broad Ripple staple for many years.

He was also trained by the well- known chef Dieter Puska; at his wonderful restaurant The Glass Chimney. He also spent time in Las Vegas at House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay casino.   In an interesting twist – he was a Wildland Firefighter with the Division of Forestry and Bureau of Land Management.  
Jessie served as Executive Chef at Ritz Charles in Carmel.  In an effort to have more time with his growing family; as well as a more personal connection with seniors, he became a sous chef with our sister LCS community, Marquette Manor.. In 2018 he joined us as director of culinary services here at Magnolia Springs.  He’s proud to be part of the best team/community around!

Valerie Goodwin

Business Office Manager

Valerie began her career in healthcare at the age of 19 as a part time Receptionist at an Assisted Living Community in Fishers, Indiana. Valerie transferred into the Activities Department, and also began job sharing with the Business Office Manager shortly thereafter. For the last seven years, Valerie has managed the Business Office of three assisted living communities, 

Brookdale at Willow Lake, Rittenhouse Senior Living and Magnolia Springs Bridgewater.

Andrea Bumps

Director of Memory Care

Andrea started her career in long term care after taking a part-time job in an assisted living community working in their dining room. She Immediately fell in love with the residents and allowed her heart to lead her career from there. She acquired her CNA certification in 2010 starting in a memory care, realizing dementia care is what she liked best. 

Perusing better ways to enrich their lives, she worked as an Activity Director, and Memory Care Director in communities in Hamilton County. Additional certifications include Activity Director Certification, Social Service Designee, and most notably, Certified Dementia Practitioner. Her passion is helping those living with dementia find joy and purpose in their and their families journey.

Linda McCreary

Director of Life Enrichment

Linda has been in the healthcare setting 20-plus years. She’s been involved in senior living in the role of Life Enrichment a balance of this time.
 
Her favorite thing about Magnolia Springs is the warmth and sincerity of the team and residents, as well as our residents first philosophy. She loves engaging our residents in a variety of ways – 

her favorite being specialty happy hours, group games and one-on-one activities. Linda and her team make sure everyone feels welcomed, involved and has a sense of purpose. 
 
Linda has been married for 34 years to her loving husband. They have two children and are blessed with three grandchildren  Linda and her family enjoy trips to Anna Maria Island and camping.

Residents Love Magnolia Springs (You Will, Too!)

“Magnolia Springs Bridgewater is the perfect place for my Mom. We visited several memory care facilities in Carmel, Indiana. Magnolia Springs was the only one that met our high expectations. This was a difficult transition for our family but the Magnolia Springs staff has worked with and supported us through every step of this journey.”

– Google Review

“Caring, warm, and friendly. These are the first words that come to mind when I think of Magnolia Springs.”

– Google Review

“This place is the cleanest and nicest place for my mother in law. It smells great, always festive decorations, great food and kind and caring staff. The rooms are very big and you can find nice places to interact with your loved ones.”

– Google Review

Life Care Services. The Leader in Senior Living.

Magnolia Springs is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services leads the way in senior living with over 40 years proven experience. This innovative leadership brings passion and performance through strong financial stewardship, lifestyle-centered services, as well as high quality health services in communities as unique as the individuals who live in them. To learn more about Life Care Services, visit www.lifecareservicesLCS.com.