Bell Trace sits on a big, 15-acre park-like spot in Bloomington, Indiana, close to Indiana University, and you'll find the place has lots of ties with the university and the local community, so students and folks from nearby often come by for activities or to help out. The owners are a local family with over 35 years of experience in senior care, and the community itself is for profit, so they work to balance their services and costs. Residents can pick from independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, with different home types-like two- or three-bedroom cottage homes with garages, porches, sunrooms, safety features, heavy-duty appliances, and most chores like lawn care, maintenance, housekeeping, trash pickup, and snow removal included, or more accessible apartments in various sizes with kitchens for those who want a simpler set-up.
For those needing help each day, assisted living comes with private studio apartments with kitchenettes, large walk-in showers, safety rails, and an emergency call system, where things like meals, laundry, and housekeeping are taken care of, and folks can use scheduled transportation to get to shopping, medical visits, or local events. Bell Trace also has all the healthcare needs on campus, so there's rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, respite, and hospice, either in the skilled nursing center or through LifeSpan Home Health, which is a licensed home care agency that runs services right on site.
Residents get access to health and wellness programs, exercise classes, therapy on site-physical, occupational, and speech-plus amenities like a chapel, library, Old National Bank branch, beauty salon and barbershop, computer and printer access, Wi-Fi, a television room, and big meeting rooms for group activities and community gatherings, so there's always something going on, whether that's art classes or bookmobile visits. The place offers restaurant-style dining with meals meant to be healthy and taste good, and there are safety features like secured entries and systems to look after people who might get confused or wander, especially for those with dementia or memory needs, since the community has specialized services for memory care as well as regular assisted living and independent living.
Bell Trace takes pride in making sure things are easy for older folks, so things are kept maintenance-free, handicap accessible, and all utilities come included in the rent-so there's less to worry about once you're settled in. People who want more independence often choose the cottages or apartments where they can cook, entertain friends, or join in on organized outings, while those needing more help can add services as needed, and there's a nursing team and aides always around for emergencies or day-to-day care. With deep roots in Bloomington, strong university involvement, and a broad list of care options, Bell Trace aims to give seniors a safe, flexible community where comfort and age-appropriate help are always close by but daily life can still have a sense of normal rhythm and connection.
