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Laurels Of Dekalb in Butler, IN

Laurels Of Dekalb is an assisted living community in Butler, IN.

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Laurels Of Dekalb in Butler, IN

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  • Interior

    A cozy living area featuring a dining table, comfortable seating, and natural light from the window.

  • Building

    The entrance of a building with a green awning and a white fence.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, a lamp, and a chair, featuring warm wall colors and natural light from the window.

  • Dining

    A spacious and inviting dining area featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs, perfect for casual meals.

  • Landscaping

    A suburban brick house with a driveway, surrounded by bushes under a clear blue sky.

  • Garden

    A peaceful garden area featuring various plants and flowers, enclosed by a white fence.

  • Outdoor

    The Laurels of DeKalb - A nursing and rehabilitation center.

  • Water

    A lively outdoor event featuring a dunk tank, where participants aim to hit the target and splash the person sitting above.

  • Single-story

    A peaceful residential building with well-maintained landscaping and a welcoming entrance.

  • Gardening

    A senior woman in a wheelchair uses potting soil to prepare seedling trays for gardening.

520 West Liberty Street, Butler, IN 46721

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4.6 from 89 reviews
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Overall Review of Laurels Of Dekalb

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Communication and call support stand out

Families report they can call anytime and receive clear updates.

Residents and families describe easy communication, with caregivers answering questions and keeping people informed during stays. Multiple reviewers specifically mention being able to call for updates and getting responsive support when they had questions. This aligns with the community’s documented 24-hour call system and medication-management support.

common 7 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy help residents regain strength

Rehabilitation and therapy are repeatedly described as effective and attentive.

Reviewers frequently highlight therapy results, describing residents getting stronger and returning home after rehab. Several also mention that PT/OT are tailored to individual needs and limitations, including rehab that supports a move back to daily mobility. Others single out the therapy department as a key reason they felt confident about the care plan.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care support gets specific praise

Dementia and memory-unit experiences are described with extra gratitude.

Some reviews focus on dementia needs, describing the staff as patient and interactive and crediting the team for stepping up when things were difficult. At least one reviewer also mentions their loved one being in the memory unit and feeling well cared for during that time. The community’s documented assisted living and skilled nursing offerings include services meant to support day-to-day care and structured help for residents.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining satisfaction varies, with some meals described as cold.

Several reviewers say meals were enjoyable, mentioning large portions and good food. Others report inconsistent experiences, including food served cold or meals that were only sometimes good. The community offers restaurant-style dining, and reviews suggest the experience may depend on timing and individual meal expectations.

  • A spacious and inviting dining area featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs, perfect for casual meals.
  • A elegantly set dining table with napkins, coffee cups, and a menu.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 101 resident community capacity 101 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Subway (0.4 miles)
  • Wayne Street Tavern (7.3 miles)
  • B.F.M. Burgers Fries Milkshakes (7.5 miles)
  • The Brown House (10.5 miles)
  • Byler Lane Winery (10.9 miles)
  • Richards Restaurant (10.9 miles)
  • KFC (11.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Auburn Home Medical (9.3 miles)
  • DeKalb Health PharmaCare (9.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (10.9 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (11.3 miles)
  • Cameron Retail Pharmacy (15.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (15.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • SeaBreeze Ministries (0.4 miles)
  • Saint Mark Lutheran Church (0.5 miles)
  • Norris Chapel United Methodist Church (5.7 miles)
  • Move - LCRF (6.2 miles)
  • Mount Pleasant United Methodist (6.3 miles)
  • United Methodist Church of Waterloo (7.5 miles)
  • Church of the Nazarene (7.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Edgerton Medical Center (6.5 miles)
  • Edgerton Family Health Center (6.6 miles)
  • Michael Kooistra (6.6 miles)
  • Community Open Mri Of Auburn (9 miles)
  • Allergy & Asthma Center (9.3 miles)
  • Parkview Physicians Group - Sleep Medicine (9.3 miles)
  • Parkview Physicians Group - Podiatry (9.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Tracks 101 & Nucor (7.4 miles)
  • Amtrak-Wti (7.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (10.2 miles)
  • Train Tracks SR 1 & County Line (11.9 miles)
  • Century Aviation (12.8 miles)
  • Csx Garrett Yard (14.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Auburn Birthing Center (8.9 miles)
  • DeKalb Health (9.2 miles)
  • Community Memorial Hospital (11 miles)
  • Regional Cancer Care Center of Angola (15.2 miles)
  • Cameron Medical Office Building (15.3 miles)

Parks

  • Auburn Dog Park (10 miles)
  • Memorial Park (10.8 miles)
  • Hicksville Pool (10.9 miles)
  • National History Musuem Sport Complex (13 miles)
  • Ocker Park (14.7 miles)
  • Commons Park Selman Pavilion (15 miles)
  • Jordan Wetland Park (15.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Busy Brush Cafe (10.3 miles)
  • Cranberry Cottage Cafe & Tea Room (10.3 miles)
  • Five Lakes Coffee (11.2 miles)
  • Lupitas Mexican Store (11.3 miles)
  • Bon Appetit at Trine University (15.2 miles)
  • Caleo Cafe (15.4 miles)
  • H Souder & Sons Genera (16 miles)

Theaters

  • Auburn Garrett Drive In (14.6 miles)

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