Bloom At Eagle Creek

I liked Bloom at Eagle Creek. The place was very nice. The people there were outstanding. I talked to the activity director, who was a great person, as was the person working at the administration. I really liked the facility. However, it was miles away from my house and would be a pretty long drive every day for me to go see and check on my mother. The dining room was the biggest of any place that I visited so far. It looked like they had nice menu. I did not taste the food nor did I meet the chef, but the dining room was nice and clean. This must be a newer facility because it looked like it had been redecorated.

I went to Bloom at Eagle Creek Senior Living. I only met one person, and she gave me the tour. She was very nice. It was in a nice area. Everybody knew each other, and it was family-oriented.

Driving up to this facility, it was without doubt one of the most attractive I have visited. There is a front porch with real old-fashioned porch swings and rockers on it--it made it look more like an old country home than a "facility." It is a lovely touch. The ground are outstanding, with gentle landscaping that gave the outdoors a more natural look than I have encountered in other facilities. Most of the landscaping has been somewhat unimaginative. As an outdoor person, I tend to notice such things. The entryway and halls were fresh smelling, very light and pleasant. The staff interacted with the residents more as if they were their favorite aunts and uncles than as caretakers. I found this pleasantly surprising. I did not have a meal here, but I observed that the food smelled delicious and mouth watering and looked very attractive. The professional staff was willing and eager to talk about their work--and their philosophy. Their goal without exception seemed to be that the residents should not only be well cared for but should be leading happy lives. Another unusual feature that I have not thought to ask about in other facilities is that they have what they call "short term" rooms available. This I very much like, since it would afford an opportunity to further evaluate this facility from the "inside." This is a definite possibility and I plan to spend more time here, as a "short term" resident in the future.

The Autumn Park Assisted Living Community is located on the North West side of Indianapolis and only minutes away from shopping centers, plazas, medical facilities, restaurants, theaters and more on Lafayette Road and in Georgetown Plaza. The grounds are beautiful and green with trees, flowers, excellent landscaping, and a retention pond with a waterfall. The building is emaculate with a front porch that has rockers, lawn furniture and plenty of space for residents and their guests. The staff is very friendly and welcoming to all visitors. I met the administrator, visitor's guide, therapists, cook, nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. During the tour, I learned about the activities, amenities and choices in levels of care and assistance. The activities include exercise group, Wii games, dances, holiday celebrations in Summer and Winter, movies, library, shopping trips and travel events. Amenities include physical, occupational and speech therapy, assistance with ADL's, dietary tailoring to diabetic needs, assistance with laundry, showering, transportation to medical related visits and more. The levels in care are from minimal assists to full 24-hour assistance and care. The needs are assessed and monitored for adjustment every 6 months. The rooms are reasonable in rate with options to rent for short lease, respite or long-term. It is a choice focused facility with a home environment to meet a senior's needs in a comfortable setting.