Assisted Living Communities in Bloomington, IN

"We cared most about the apartment aspect of Monroe Place, how big the living space was. They just had a awesome one-bedroom set up and it's right down the street from our house, so location-wise, it's awesome. It was very nice. All of the living spaces and common areas were very nice. It's like a very new building. There's a lot of modern amenities and big bathrooms. We're thinking about sending my grandmother there. We love it. The staff during the tour was great. We worked with Megan specifically. She was great at communicating the entire time, and she answered all of our questions. That was the first place visited, so we had a lot of questions by the time we got there and she's just incredible. They have a courtyard, and they're pet-friendly."

"My dad lived in Evergreen Village at Bloomington. The staff seemed very caring. If you needed to speak with a nurse or one of the staff, they made it pretty easy for you. I like the way the place was clean. It just seemed clean. I like the fact that there were three meals a day, and they provided snacks also. Overall, I like the place. I don't think that there's anything that I did not like. I could eat a meal with my dad if I wanted to, and I did try one time, and the food was okay. There were activities like playing cards, watching a movie, crafts, puzzles, and stuff like that."

"I've visited Stonecroft Health Campus and I thought they were quite excellent. I was impressed all around with that, the staff in the memory care unit, the cleanliness, and openness of the courtyard, everything. I thought it was a good place, but at the time, they didn't have a room available, or we probably would have moved there because they have assisted living too. The staff was lovely, and the lady who showed me around was wonderful. When I went into the room, there was a gal there, her name was Kim, and she was making this sort of blanket and inviting the residents to be there. One of the residents was sweeping up the floor in the kitchen, a couple of the residents were out in the courtyard, and one man was sitting there looking through the newspaper. It was in the middle of an L-shape, they only had 14 occupants so it wasn't a huge area, but everybody seemed to be engaged. Their rooms weren't as glamorous as the rooms in the other place I toured but the staff said that they don't want them in their rooms, they want them out being with people and being active. Their program was more of a social model where they could help to set the table and clear the dishes, so they'd have something to do. The lady who was their main activity person, was out there doing it and apparently, she just seemed to love everybody. They had something going on all the time for them to do and it was very obvious that they were happy. In the assisted living area, they had like a deli case, it was open all the time and the residents could help themselves. They had some delicious-looking salads, sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, and granola bars, and they had three beverages and fountain drinks. So they could help themselves to maybe crackers and muffins. They had a pretty nice array of things and the dining area was quite nice and very inviting, it looked like a restaurant. The courtyard was also lovely. They also make bread there and they sent me home with a loaf of homemade bread and it was delicious. They have a bakery, it was very very good. The Stonecroft menu was sort of what young people eat. So I was looking at memory care but I was very impressed with their assisted living amenities and their exercise room. "

"I toured Autumn Park of Ellettsville. What I really liked about it was the fact that it's a smaller facility, and it's a very new facility. I liked the fact that it's not in Bloomington so that when I need to go see my mother, it's less crowded. Traffic isn't as bad. The units themselves are very clean and spacious. They have a studio, which is what I think she needs. They have that available. It's a really good option because they have lots of things that make you feel like you've got your own kind of independence to a level that you can handle it, such as you have a microwave, you have a refrigerator/freezer, and you can bring in your own little appliance. They have lots of activity spaces there. They have indoor and outdoor recreational areas. They have a movie room where you can go watch movies with others if you want. The staff is very friendly, and very interested in working with me. They were very knowledgeable about what kinds of degrees of assisted living are available, and what needs to be done for those who require more assistance than others. So, all in all, I really, really liked it. The only possible downside would be while it's not in Bloomington, it's still a little bit out of my way, but that's just a very minor inconvenience, so I really couldn't think of anything major or negative. They did show me the menus that they had, which I thought was really good, because they have their basic food that they serve, but they also give you options if you don't want that. I got to talk to the cook and he also seemed incredibly knowledgeable and very energetic, so I think they've got a pretty good staff overall from the people I met."

"I toured Grand Valley Gardens Senior Living Community. They have an activity room and an exercise room. They serve meals three times a day. If you're on a special diet, you have to cut your calories and stuff yourself. They have an RN on the day shift, but they don't have any nursing staff on the other two shifts. They showed me a one-bedroom. It has a little kitchenette, a little living room, a big bedroom, and a bath with a shower. It has a bench, so you can sit down on a bench and take a shower. It has lots of closet space. The staff were pleasant."

"My aunt moved into Johnson Christian Village. They are wonderful and caring people. I've seen them interact with residents, and it's clear that they care about them. The place is spotless. I've seen a one-room apartment, and it is very nice. She has a bathroom, a larger room, and a window; it's very nice. I know they have an activities director on site, and they have a beauty salon. They have a front porch, and that's really cool. They have rockers on the front; it's a porch where they can go out and sit."

"My father stayed at Cedar Creek for several months, before his passing on Oct 31st, 2024. He had severe COPD, and was on oxygen. A few days before his passing that day, my mother had fell extremely ill with a stroke. I was struggling very hard to deal with both parents, with mom in the Indy hospital and dad slowing losing his cognitive abilities. During that time, the director at Bedford was such a comfort for me. She talked with my dad when he was convinced that everyone was out to get him because of his mental confusion. He knew she was the boss lady, and being a former policeman, he understood authority. I just wanted to commend her for all of the love, and the leadership she displayed every day taking care of my dad. I saw her often while I visited. I saw her manage her staff, and kept them professional, at all times. Her leadership helped to run Cedar Creek in a way that residents, at least my mom, loved living there. I knew she was safe and well taken care of daily. My wife and I talked often about how the director was an absolute BOSS, in the best meaning of that word. She treated us, the family of a resident so well, so comforting, and I just feel so blessed that she was on our side every day with our struggles, which were very hard, especially with both parents ill at the same time. After Dad passed, and mom was able to get out of the hospital on blood thinners, she wanted to live at Cedar Creek. Mom lived there from Nov 2024 till her passing recent passing. My mom was the total opposite of my dad when it comes to outgoing friendliness towards everyone around her. Mainly because dad had been a policeman and was wary of people. My mom loved everyone, and she loved living there. She loved talking to and getting to know “the girls”. She loved the activities, like bingo and crafts, and outings with the other residents. The staff made her “Ambassador” and hung that title in her door. She was so proud to be able to do that. The activities director was just outstanding working with mom. I’m sure she loved having mom too, because mom lit up the room and the director told me it wasn’t the same without mom. Also, the director of nursing was also just outstanding working with mom. On mom’s last day, she came in really late after work when hospice called needing help setting up special medicine. My wife and I loved the Director of nursing and she was also a take charge type person. The day mom came back to Cedar Creek before her passing, she was in extreme pain and director of nursing came down to room, took total control, and was ordering ALL HANDS ON DECK on her walkie talkie to when mom was getting transferred off the gurney to he bed. The girls that came in during the hours from 12am till 7am the last night mom was alive, who turned mom every hour were also so comforting to me and my wife. They were so respectful of our presence and did not bother us, and even used a flashlight. I know that was likely from great training too. The maintenance man was also very kind to my mom. We had several interactions with him for repairs, like the AC unit. He is a treasure. The receptionist at the front desk is the final person I’d like to mention. She had a special way of greeting me when I came in. Hard to explain, but she knew me and she is just such a genuine person. She would tell me how mom was doing every day, as I was checking in. I loved her doing that. She also kept me calm the day I was trying to get my dad’s obituary written while mom was moving in, and how I was about to blow a gasket because WBIW had re-written the whole thing that I gave to the funeral home. She kept me calm, which is hard thing to do when I am stressed out getting ready to explode. Anyhow, I don’t know anything about the corporate entity that owns Cedar Creek of Bedford. But I do know one thing, that people “in the arena” make the magic happen. If I was in charge, I’d make sure all these people were acknowledged, and get a raise, and I would NEVER let them get away, because they are irreplaceable. All of them. Especially the director because she runs the place. I feel so blessed to have had Cedar Creek be available in my town, and have it so clean and well managed with caring people. The hospice nurse told me and my wife something that is so true. She said “I love coming to Cedar Creek in Bedford. Around Louisville, you have run down looking assistive living facilities with great people, and you have great looking facilities with terrible people running it. She said she always tried to steer people to the facility with the great people, because it made the most difference. But at Bedford you get it both ways, you get it all ! Thank you!"

"I visited StoneBridge Health Campus for my mother, and it is extremely nice. The only reason we didn't choose that one is because it is very expensive. They have activities and rehab there. They take you to doctors' appointments, or if you need to go shopping, but it's an extra charge for that. The rooms are pretty nice, they'll furnish them for you, or you can bring in your own furniture."

"Dad is receiving excellent care at Mitchell Manor. After the first facility he was in ,I was afraid they were all the same. He hasn't had any UTI since he came here, the other facility he had 2 in 4 months. They've got the swelling in his feet and legs gone, he is interacting with staff and residents instead of being depressed and withdrawn. I believe he is getting excellent care. We are so glad we moved him to Mitchell Manor!"