Nursing Home Communities in Chesterton, IN

"My husband was at Avalon Springs Health Campus. He was there on two different occasions. It's a five all the way around. They were absolutely wonderful. The facility was very clean. Leadership was very involved. They don't close their eyes to anything. The chef was good, and the food was always hot. The dining room was wonderful, and there were tablecloths on the table every time the meals were served. They encourage the residents to participate in activities like happy hour on Fridays, they bring in great artists to entertain on Fridays, and they had Bingo on Wednesdays. The CNAs were just phenomenal. When you put your light on the maximum time you wait for them to take care of you was 10 minutes. I did not have to be there with my husband at all. I'd go every evening just to go and have dinner with him. They knew my desires, how I liked him to be taken care of, and it didn't take them long to learn them. They have assisted living, the rehab section, the memory care section, and long-term care."

"My mother is currently in rehab and skilled nursing at this facility. The staff and nurses are dedicated and caring. They are more than willing to help and answer questions my family might have. The physical therapist are equally motivated to get my mom up and moving!!"

"My relative has resided at Golden Livings memory unit for 3+ years. He's had run ins with roommates or patients who are confused or less outgoing. The staff moved him until they found a compatible roommate. We're notified any time there are changes in his medications, room, behavior or health. The staff is professional and friendly with us and our relative who is well fed, in good spirits and pretty clean every time we arrive and we rarely call in advance. He used to wander at all hours, unclean, smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee by the pot, eating junk food and often irritating strangers. Now he doesn't smoke, has a healthy diet, sleep/wake schedule and is clean. He loves the church services offered, outings, crafts, helping decorate the unit for the holidays and the related events. He is happy and now has a good friend. I would give 5 stars if more physicians were involved with the patient care at the facility. I understand that physician schedules are busy and that adding a memory care unit is not an easy or often feasible thing to do. He's safe, happy, healthy, clean and well fed and that's what matters."

"My mom was at Miller's Merry Manor. It's beautiful and nice. The rooms were good. They were clean and kept up. The staff members were very caring. They helped my mom and everything she needed to do. They assisted her. They were very kind and very respectful. They offered her rehabilitation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. They fed her three times a day. They played games, and they took them outside. The food looked good."

"My husband was a resident of Life Care Center of the Willows for about two months. It's an older building in a nice setting. They tried to involve the residents during activities. The staff was very helpful. When you ask the nurses a question, they do their best to find you the answer. If the seniors get hungry during the day, they can go to the kitchen because they had access to food other than at mealtimes. The place may be a bit old, but it didn't smell bad. Some of the furnishings were a little worn, but it was OK. The single-person room was roomy and had a table and chairs, plus the bed. My husband would sometimes participate in bingo, and they tried to hook him up with people that were like him."

"My husband was in rehab at Golden LivingCenter - Valparaiso. They were wonderful. We thought my husband was going to pass away when he went there. They got him into rehab, and they got him walking again. He does have the onset of dementia, but that's improving a bit. The place is just immaculate. The service and the care they took of my husband, they just did a wonderful job with him. It's expensive. Anytime I called, they always took the time to talk to me because we live in Michigan City, and it was hard for us to get over there to see my husband. He got acquainted with the staff. They were very friendly and attentive. He was always neat and clean when we went to see him. They were excellent as far as the care that they gave him. He said the food was good. He was always happy with what they served. A lot was like the taste of home cooking, nothing out of a box. He was more or less in a locked community because of his Alzheimer's, so he didn't do many activities. They had a few things, like in the afternoon they would have popcorn and a movie, or they would do maybe some bingo or some arts and crafts. They did have activities."

"My Grandma was sent here after she had a stroke. Overall the facility was in good shape, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I was a little disappointed by the rehabilitation staff. The head of the department had taken a job at a new facility and was only there a few hours a week. We were able to pick out a nice room for my Grandma and we had 24/7 access to her. My Grandma was tiny and fragile, but the nursing staff was gentle with her. We never ate here because my Grandma was on a feeding tube, but the food smelled ok. The other residents seemed well taken care of and generally in good spirits. They seemed to have a lot of social activities for the more active residents. Unfortunately my Grandma passed away here, but even then the staff was so kind and helpful. They even sent flowers to the funeral. "

"I visited The Waters of Hobart. They were very friendly. It seemed very accommodating and clean, and they could handle his medical needs. The rooms are double occupancy. So, he would have a roommate, but I think that's a good thing to have someone else with him that he can talk to. The rooms seem very nice. They have activities like bingo and some other games and gatherings that they do."

"I would say to check it out before you judge critics online. I have had nothing but a heart felt warmth visiting my dad there. They care, they treat them like their own family. It's a facility that exceeds my expectations. "

"I placed my grandfather at The South Shore Center in Gary, IN. There were many rumors and when we arrived we were pleasantly suprised. The facility was clean, friendly and professional. His stay there has been amazing. "

"My mother was a resident at this home twice for therapy for a total of five months. The therapy department was VERY friendly, helpful, and supportive as they cajoled and got my mother back walking and able to return home. "

"They were super nice at Miller's Health & Rehab, but my father really didn't like it there, and I don't blame him. I thought it was a little depressing because it is part of a hospital. It smelled like a hospital. He was there for a long time, and he was not happy there. He had a private room, and it was very small. When my sister and I would visit, it was crowded. They brought him food to his room like a hospital. He was just very lonely. He had physical rehab there which he did like, but it was in a room that wasn't very cheerful, but bright. His room was dark, clean, and didn't smell like urine. The staff were very nice. "

"This facility is immaculate looking and the staff are wonderful people! I absolutely would recommend any loved one to receive care from here! Keep up the great work! "

"My mom has been in this facility for a year now. I can honestly say at first the care was basic. Now they have definetly upped the ante in her care. They watch out for her esp taking the time and effort to make sure she is eating bathing and getting her meds. Trying to get her to interact with the other residents. Thy know her very well and know what to expect from her. Also the place while not decorated well (working on it) is immaculate and very clean "