Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegantly designed dining area featuring well-arranged tables and chairs, perfect for a restaurant setting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setting featuring two chairs, a lamp, and a window with sunlight filtering in.
  • Building

    A charming white building featuring a gazebo and porch under a clear blue sky.
  • Trees

    A serene park scene featuring blossoming trees lining a curved pathway.
  • Landscaping

    A serene view of a residential building surrounded by greenery.
  • Outdoor

    A serene view of a building with an American flag waving in the breeze, surrounded by trees and green grass under a clear blue sky.
  • Bathroom

    A row of shower curtains in a bathroom, providing privacy for users.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A stationary exercise bike designed for fitness and rehabilitation purposes.

Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center

5911 State Road 46, Ellettsville, IN 47429

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at the facility is super friendly and shows utmost care and patience with the residents.
  • pro The nurses are good and provide therapy every day to the residents.
  • pro Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center is a very nice and clean facility.
  • pro The staff were very nice and well trained.

Cons

  • pro The rooms are dirty and the food is always nasty and cold.
  • pro The staff were rude and unhelpful, with belongings being taken without resolution.
  • pro The facility is only concerned about collecting a paycheck and lacks proper care for residents.
  • pro There is a lack of communication, accountability, and transition between shifts.
  • pro Long waits for assistance, poor quality of food, and lack of fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • pro Other facilities visited were compared unfavorably to Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center.
  • pro Staff members were heard speaking vulgarly and cursing, with delayed response times to call lights.
  • pro It is recommended to explore other options before choosing this facility.

Review

Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center has received mixed reviews from residents and visitors alike. One reviewer praised the facility's staff for being friendly and attentive during the pandemic, demonstrating care and patience towards the residents. However, another reviewer had a completely different experience, expressing dissatisfaction with the dirty rooms, unpleasant food, and lack of assistance with bathing. The individual also mentioned encountering rude behavior from the nurses and a lack of responsiveness to concerns raised.

Another negative review highlighted the disappointment of a family friend whose elderly wife had been in the facility for six months without receiving any rehabilitation or appropriate care. This person accused the facility of prioritizing financial gain over providing necessary support to residents, expressing frustration at what they perceived as neglectful treatment.

The lack of communication and accountability within the facility is also brought up by another dissatisfied reviewer. They mention a lack of coordination between shifts and being consistently understaffed. Additionally, many services seem to be outsourced to various agencies, resulting in fragmented care and an overall sense of disorganization.

Despite these negative experiences, one reviewer expressed a more neutral opinion after their long stay at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center. While acknowledging certain issues such as delayed response times when using call bells and subpar food quality, they also found some positives. They appreciated fresh-made sandwiches and good soups on occasion but felt that more effort should be put into serving nutritious meals overall.

On a more positive note, someone commented on their son's positive experience at the facility. They mentioned that he received therapy every day and enjoyed it while also commending the nurses for their competence.

However, one visitor had a critical perspective on Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center based on their frequent visits to see a close friend's mother-in-law who was placed there. They reported hearing staff speaking vulgarly and cursing multiple times during their visits. Furthermore, they noted instances where it took over 15 minutes for the staff to respond to a bathroom call light, resulting in a patient wetting herself. The reviewer cautioned against choosing this facility without exploring other options first.

Overall, Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center seems to have a mixed reputation. While some reviewers praised the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility, others highlighted concerns about quality of care, communication issues, and unprofessional behavior by some staff members.

Features

Housing

  • 79 resident community capacity 79 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Description

Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center is an assisted living community located in Ellettsville, IN. With a focus on providing exceptional memory care and skilled nursing facility services, this center is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each resident.

The community boasts a range of amenities to ensure that residents feel right at home. These include a beauty salon for pampering and grooming, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, and community-operated transportation for easy access to nearby attractions. A computer center is available for those who wish to stay connected, while a fully furnished dining room provides a welcoming space for meals. Residents can also enjoy a fitness room to maintain their physical well-being as well as a gaming room for recreation. The outdoor spaces and garden allow residents to relax in nature.

Each resident has their own private bathroom and kitchenette for added convenience and independence. Housekeeping services are provided to maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Move-in coordination ensures a seamless transition into the community, while Wi-Fi/high-speed internet keeps residents connected with loved ones.

The care services at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center are designed to provide 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living. Trained staff members are available to help with bathing, dressing, and transfers when needed. The center also caters to specific dietary needs such as diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions. Meal preparation and service are provided so that residents can enjoy nutritious meals without the hassle.

Residents have access to various dining options nearby, ensuring a diverse culinary experience. Additionally, there are plenty of activities available within the community. Concierge services offer personalized assistance, while fitness programs promote active lifestyles. Planned day trips allow residents to explore new places, while resident-run activities foster social connections within the community. Scheduled daily activities ensure that there is always something engaging happening.

With two parks, two pharmacies, three physicians' offices, 23 restaurants, one place of worship nearby, and one theater, residents at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center have convenient access to a variety of services and entertainment options.

Overall, this assisted living community provides a welcoming and supportive environment where residents can receive excellent care, enjoy enriching activities, and feel right at home.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Catherine H. Sinkhorn, MD - Southern Indiana Physicians Family & Internal Medicine (0.1 miles)
  • Southern Indiana Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
  • America's Best (4.6 miles)
  • James Fox, DC (5 miles)
  • Southern Indiana Pediatrics (5.1 miles)
  • Dynamic Medical Practice Services (5.4 miles)
  • Cook Family Health Center (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jiffy Treet West (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)
  • Village Inn Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • Mother Bear's Pizza West (4.2 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (4.2 miles)
  • O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Panacea Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • Pharmacy1express (5.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Crossroads United Methodist Church (1.3 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Griffy Lake (4.5 miles)
  • Griffy Lake Unofficial Dog Park (4.7 miles)
  • Rev Ernest D Butler Park (5.3 miles)
  • Twin Lakes Sports Park (5.5 miles)
  • Dunn Meadow (6 miles)
  • RCA Community Park (6.5 miles)
  • Switchyard Park (6.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Bloomington 12 (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (5.4 miles)
  • Southern Indiana Surgery Center (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Bloomington Transit Downtown Terminal (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Runcible Spoon (5.9 miles)
  • Feta Kitchen + Cafe (6.8 miles)

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