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Overview of Miller’s Merry Manor

Miller’s Merry Manor in Walkerton, Indiana, offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing include short term rehabilitation and long term care, while assisted living is provided in apartments. Adult day care offers daytime services, respite care provides a short term stay, and hospice supports residents receiving end of life care.

The community has 107 beds. Rehabilitation services support short term recovery, and residents can join community outings, recreational activities, and religious services. Personal grooming is available through the beauty and barber shop and salon, while restaurant style dining provides meals in a setting apart from a standard dining room. A wheelchair accessible van supports outings offered through the community’s services.

Adult Day Services, Clinical Pathways, and Real. Life. Rehab. are named programs at the community. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that include public benefits and direct payment. Rayne Wise serves as administrator, and Johnson Memorial Hospital operates Miller’s Merry Manor.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 56 is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently. With several care levels and short term services available, Miller’s Merry Manor may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time or for a family needing respite care.

Overview of The Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Huntington Skilled Nursing Facility is an SNF in Huntington, Indiana, operated by Johnson Memorial Hospital under administrator Lily Angeles-Mcgill. It’s relatively new to the community, having recently opened its doors as a mid-sized skilled nursing home with 85 beds. Currently at about 66 percent occupancy, it serves occupants transitioning from hospital care and those requiring ongoing skilled nursing support, with the average resident staying around 109 days.

The facility spotlights rehabilitation and recovery from the outset. Its three signature programs, Living Well, In Motion, and Memory Springs, serve residents at different stages, from early recovery to late-stage dementia care. On-site therapy services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy alongside restorative therapy programming. The nursing staff averages roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of care per resident day, split among registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses, with 24-hour staffing ensuring non-stop support. For occupants needing psychiatric care or behavioral support, the home offers on-site psychological and psychiatric services, uncommon in many skilled nursing settings. A full range of amenities supports daily life. The dining program is designed by a registered dietitian with attention to balanced nutrition and variety. Residents can access on-site dental, podiatry, and audiology services, conveniences that decrease the need for outside appointments. A beauty and barber shop exists. The facility welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have numerous routes to coverage. Its location in the highly walkable area of Huntington means visiting family and outpatients can easily explore the neighborhood on foot.

Inspections have tracked the facility’s management of fall prevention, resident assessments, and key measures of nursing care quality. It has shown successful improvements in these areas.

Overview of Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Run by administrator Jessica Bates alongside Jackson County Schneck Memorial Hospital, the building stays about 89 percent full and takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Residents stay here for an average of 137 days, which covers a mix of long-term care residents and short-term rehab patients.

The nursing team provides an average of 3 hours and 4 minutes of direct daily care per resident to maintain 24-hour supervision. This staff handles physical therapy, stroke recovery, wound healing, cardiac care, hospice, and temporary respite stays. On the amenities side, the building features semi-private suites, family lounges, an outdoor patio, and a discharge concierge to help coordinate the move back home. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, so visitors can manage a few basic errands on foot.

Prospective residents can contact the administrative desk to check on open rooms, ask how the discharge planning works, or schedule a visit. The front office can also explain insurance options and help you handle the enrollment paperwork.

Alpha Home, a Waters Community provides skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, and respite care in Indianapolis, Indiana. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay that can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care levels can occur within the community. The community has 86 beds. Rehabilitation services include rehab to home programs, giving a resident receiving recovery care access to services aimed at returning home, while pain management, comprehensive wound care, and respiratory services address those specific needs within the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a longer stay; private pay is available for families paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing staff time allocated to each resident across a day. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. David Reed serves as administrator, and Henry County Memorial Hospital operates the community.

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Hobbs Station

Charter Senior Living of Hobbs Station offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Plainfield, IN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of ongoing care levels and short stays may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. The community has 96 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Lashelle Crawley serves as the administrator, and Plainfield Healthcare Operations operates the community.

Overview of McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Owned by Covenant Care McCormick LLC, McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility in Spencer, Indiana. The community’s location on State Highway 43 has excellent walkability. Major Hospital operates the facility, and Sara Mitchell is the administrator. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for arranging care.

With 87 beds, the community has an occupancy rate of 84%, serving both rehabilitation patients and residents requiring longer-term skilled nursing support. Residents stay an average of 90 days due to the facility’s focus on post-acute recovery and ongoing nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 12 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide hands-on care throughout the day.

Specialized services include orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, respite care, pain management, and pulmonary care. These programs are for residents recovering from joint replacement surgery, cardiac conditions, hospitalization, and other health events that require skilled rehabilitation and clinical oversight.

State inspections have reviewed the facility’s compliance with safety and resident care requirements. The community offers semi-private suites and a variety of dining options for residents. Residents have access to outdoor courtyards and patios. Family lounges are available for visitors, and suites include laundry services, housekeeping, WiFi, and cable TV.

The location has a Walk Score of 73. Visiting family members can run errands and walk around the Spencer area.

Overview of Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Located in Waldron, Indiana, Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility operated by Major Hospital, owned by Covenant Care Waldron Home, and administered by Nicole Clapp. Short-term rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility, particularly for residents recovering from surgery, stroke, cardiac events, and orthopedic injuries. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering rehabilitation services and longer-term care.

The 71-bed community has an occupancy rate of 65%. Residents stay an average of 116 days because of the recovery process often associated with post-acute care. Daily nurse staffing averages nearly 3 hours per resident. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides provide hands-on care throughout the day and night. This consistent nursing support helps residents during rehabilitation and ongoing recovery.

Several specialized rehabilitation programs are available. Orthopedic rehabilitation supports residents recovering from joint and bone conditions, while cardiac rehabilitation focuses on heart-related recovery. Stroke recovery services are also offered, with dedicated therapy staff supporting each rehabilitation track. There’s discharge concierge service for those who want to go home. It reduces some of the planning responsibilities families often face during the recovery process.

The facility is in a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 19, so most visitors need transportation to reach the community, especially families from outside the area. The quieter rural setting may appeal to residents who prefer a less busy environment during rehabilitation and recovery.

Residents have access to semi-private suites, family lounges for visits and gatherings, and a spacious courtyard and patio for outdoor time. Laundry, housekeeping, WiFi, and cable TV are also provided. Dining includes fine dining options prepared on-site. The facility has 24-hour staffing and offers respite care for families who need short-term support for a loved one.

Recent inspections found the facility is fully compliant with current standards. Areas identified during earlier reviews were addressed through documented corrective actions.

Overview of The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility

The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Fort Wayne, IN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief alongside serious illness care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short-term and long-term rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure, with rehabilitation included among the facility’s care offerings. Programs include Comprehensive Wound Care and Respiratory Services, addressing wound and breathing-related care needs. The facility has 77 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing assigned to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Cindy Lawson serves as administrator, and Johnson Memorial Hospital operates the facility. The range of services may suit someone who needs skilled nursing or memory care, or a family seeking short-term respite while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Operated by Rush Memorial Hospital and administered by Justin Lai, Flatrock River Lodge is a newly established skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Rushville, Indiana. The facility provides nursing services and therapeutic support following surgery, illness, and hospitalization. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for arranging care. With 114 beds and 28 current residents, the community is in its growth phase and offers a quieter country setting with nearby walking paths and local ties.

Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide hands-on care throughout the day. This level of nursing support reflects the facility’s focus on rehabilitation and recovery. Residents stay an average of 111 days, which aligns with many post-acute recovery plans and supports individuals working toward discharge home or transition to a lower level of care.

The community combines rural surroundings with reasonable accessibility. Rushville has a Walk Score of 67, so some errands can be completed on foot. It’s located about an hour south of Indianapolis, where the regional health care resources are, while it preserves a neighborhood atmosphere.

Meals are overseen by a chef and dietitian who develop menus and accommodate a variety of dining preferences. Snacks are available three times each day between meals. Residents can enjoy outdoor spaces such as the gazebo, patio, and walking path if the weather is good. Additional amenities include a beauty salon, barber shop, private and suite-style rooms, dedicated family visiting spaces, shopping services, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.

State surveys have identified areas requiring continued attention involving emergency preparedness and Life Safety Code compliance. The areas of focus were generator testing records, fire drill documentation, and equipment maintenance practices. Families visiting the community should ask staff how these systems are monitored and maintained to keep residents safe.

Located on North First Avenue, Braun Nursing Home in Evansville, Indiana, offers nursing services. It has been operating for 8 years with a 71-bed capacity.

Currently, it is operating at 51% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 116 days. Total nurse staffing is provided at an average of 2 hours and 58 minutes per resident per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, allowing eligible families to use a public program or pay directly.

Its neighborhood on Jacobsville is moderately walkable, with some errands accessible on foot. Residents may still need transportation to access most amenities.