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3.4 from 73 reviews
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Overall Review of Aperion Care University Park
common21 reviews mention this
Staff are described as caring
Many residents and families describe the staff as attentive and kind.
Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly say staff members are compassionate, attentive, and professional, with multiple mentions of staff treating people with dignity and respect. Several reviewers also highlight leadership moments—like a Director of Nursing visit—and describe the atmosphere as welcoming. A few reviews are less favorable about professionalism or experience level, but the overall tone is that staff care shows up in daily interactions.
common8 reviews mention this
Rehabilitation and therapy support
Physical therapy and occupational or rehabilitation care are a frequent bright spot.
Many reviewers describe good results from therapy and rehabilitation, including physical therapy and recovery-focused programming. Families also mention that the rehabilitation team worked hard toward recovery goals and communicated in a helpful way. While a few reviews criticize other areas like food or cleanliness, multiple comments single out therapy staff as effective and supportive.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Food quality draws complaints
Food quality is one of the most common sources of frustration.
Several reviews complain that meals are unappealing or inconsistent, including claims that nutrition is poor or that food is not fit for residents. Others mention mismatches with dietary needs, and some say residents were left hungry. Positive mentions of meals do appear as well, but the negative comments are frequent enough that food is a recurring concern.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness concerns show up
Cleanliness and odor are recurring issues in some reviews.
Some reviewers describe the facility as filthy, with strong odor on arrival and rooms that were not properly cleaned. A separate set of comments tie the negative experiences to hygiene practices, like unsafe medication handling or cross-contamination concerns. There are also positive cleanliness mentions—like clean spaces and a pleasant smell—so experiences appear mixed, but cleanliness is still a frequent drawback theme.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Communication and medication timing
Several reviews mention difficulty getting timely responses or medications.
A recurring problem in the reviews is being unable to reach staff, including calls not answered and long waits at entry. Medication timing and access are also mentioned, with complaints about running out of meds or missing scheduled doses. Some families also describe gaps in discharge or follow-up communication, adding to the overall concern about responsiveness.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities feel limited to engaging
Reviews mention planned activities, with mixed impressions.
Some reviewers describe a lively schedule with fun activities and events, including music sessions and resident engagement. Other comments say there are not enough activities or that the facility has limited areas for programming. Overall, activities are present in the reviews, but satisfaction varies by resident and experience.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
104 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Fort Wayne International (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Orthopaedics Northeast P C (0.1 miles)
Afdent (0.7 miles)
Extended Care Specialists (1.3 miles)
Fort Wayne Endoscopy Center (1.6 miles)
Psychiatric Care (1.8 miles)
Beltone (2 miles)
Parkview Physicians Group - Colon & Rectal Surgery (2 miles)
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104 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Fort Wayne International (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Excellent access to nearby amenities and healthcare.
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