Rawlins House Family-first Senior Living

Rawlins House Family-first Senior Living, found about 7.5 miles outside Anderson in Pendleton, Indiana, sits as a part of the CarDon & Associates network, and is known for friendly, caring staff and a family-first approach with care focused on each person. The place gives a full range of help, offering independent living for those who want an active, worry-free retirement, assisted living with support for things like meals, medicines, bathing, and dressing, and memory care that's made to help folks with dementia and Alzheimer's stay safe and well. The community provides skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation with physical and occupational therapy in a modern, well-equipped therapy gym and has special programs like respite care for families who need a break, and palliative care for comfort during serious illness. Residents can choose between studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all set in homelike, clean spaces that stay well maintained and offer comforts like indoor lounges, sunrooms, restaurant-style dining areas, and cozy gathering spots, and there are extras like a beauty/barber shop, small onsite library, WiFi everywhere, and outdoor courtyards, gardens, and a gazebo. The place has activities and outings, so there's quite a bit for folks to do, like entertainment, devotional trips offsite, educational programs, and community events that help folks stay connected and make friends, with a supportive staff always around. People eat meals prepared by professional chefs, planned with nutrition in mind, and there's a focus on making food enjoyable and healthy. Families and residents alike mention the friendly, kind, and helpful staff, and many appreciate the homey feel and the little extras, like pet-friendly options for dogs and cats with some weight limits, parking, and transportation services to help with getting around. Memory care suites have secure areas to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, and the staff tailors activities to help memory and cognitive skills. All sorts of healthcare services are there too, including medication help, diabetic care, incontinence care, and support for people who can't walk or need help moving. With a 4-star nursing home rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and an average resident score of 7.5 out of 10-making it the second highest rated in Pendleton-Rawlins House stands out locally. It stays open 24 hours seven days a week, and is tied into the Fall Creek Retirement Village community too, so folks have help every step of the way, along with roomy spaces, regular social activities, and access to both onsite and nearby resources. Everything centers on comfort, well-being, and compassion, with programs and staff aiming to support residents' health, happiness, and daily lives.