Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam in Anderson, IN

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  • Interior

    A cozy and modern bedroom featuring stylish decor and soft natural lighting.

  • Decor

    A dining area with patterned chairs and a table adorned with a floral centerpiece.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a connected kitchen, featuring modern furniture and decor.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lobby with cozy seating, a fireplace, and stylish decor.

  • Dining Table

    A dining table elegantly set with yellow napkins, blue tableware, and a floral centerpiece.

  • Reception Area

    A modern reception area with wood flooring and pendant lighting.

Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam in Anderson, IN

Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam is an assisted living community in Anderson, IN.

Information last verified:

1315 John Street, Anderson, IN 46016

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam

common 13 reviews mention this

Friendly, helpful staff shows up

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and helpful.

Many reviewers say the staff is welcoming, pleasant, and genuinely helpful, from first impressions to day-to-day support. Several mention specific staff members being responsive or professional during visits and partnerships in the community. Even reviews that focus on cleanliness and activities still tie the experience back to the way staff members show up for residents.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food and daily meals stand out

Residents describe the meals as a clear positive part of living here.

Reviewers highlight the quality of the food, including comments that meals are not institutional. One person also points to someone in the kitchen making a difference, and another mentions getting three meals a day along with support for health needs. The community also states it handles structured meal service and diet needs like diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep people engaged

Reviews mention regular activities and events as part of daily life.

Several reviewers say there are lots of activities to enjoy, and one describes a full week of Assisted Living Week events organized by staff. Another notes the community offers activities as part of the overall support residents receive. This aligns with what the community provides for scheduled daily activities and community involvement.

common 4 reviews mention this

Clean spaces and well-kept grounds

Multiple reviews describe the community as clean and well cared for.

Reviewers frequently comment on the facility feeling clean and quiet, including first-hand impressions during tours. Others mention the grounds being nicely kept, with features like walking paths and a pond. Across these notes, the physical environment is described as something residents and visitors notice right away.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care concerns and staffing complaints

Some reviews raise serious concerns about care response and staffing.

A couple of negative reviews describe problems with how care needs are handled, including concerns about falls, medication access, and staff assistance when residents need help. Another reviewer reports issues like bed bugs and says staffing levels were too low, with CNAs not doing their jobs as expected. These comments stand out against the otherwise positive feedback on staff and day-to-day support.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Jackrabbit Coffee (0.1 miles)
  • Bobber's Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Creatures of Habit Brewing Co. (0.4 miles)
  • Burro Loco (0.5 miles)
  • Train Stop Deli (0.6 miles)
  • Frisch's Anderson Big Boy (1.2 miles)
  • Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Anderson Center For Sight (0.5 miles)
  • Christopher Melin Md (0.6 miles)
  • Central Indiana Otolaryngology (0.6 miles)
  • David L Martin (0.6 miles)
  • St Johns Medical Arts (0.6 miles)
  • Women's Health Specialists (0.7 miles)
  • Anderson Family Medicine (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Genoa Healthcare Center For Mental Health (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Marsh Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • St Johns Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • Saint John's Cancer Center (0.7 miles)
  • St John's Regional Balance Center (0.7 miles)
  • Anderson Center Saint John's Health System (0.7 miles)
  • Tahir, Nighat Dr-Community Rheumatology/Anderson (1.9 miles)
  • Comfort Shoppe (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Fairview Park (1 miles)
  • Shadyside Activity Center (1.6 miles)
  • Shadyside Park (1.7 miles)
  • Shadyside Trails (2 miles)
  • Pulaski Park (2.4 miles)
  • Mounds State Park (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Anderson Train (1.6 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Baptist Church (3.3 miles)
  • Madison Park Church of God (3.9 miles)
  • Florida Station Church Of God (4 miles)

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