BYRON HEALTH CENTER

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BYRON HEALTH CENTER

1661 Beacon Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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

3.3 from 3 reviews
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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at Byron Health Center is nice and friendly.
  • pro The facilities at Byron Health Center are very clean.
  • pro Byron Residential Center shows care and concern for their residents.
  • pro The food at Byron Residential Center is passable.
  • pro The staff at Byron Residential Center is kind and helpful.
  • pro Residents at Byron Residential Center have activities to do and movies to watch.
  • pro The staff at Byron Residential Center made the reviewer's grandmother feel happy and at home.
  • pro The reviewer would recommend Byron Residential Center to anyone in need of great care.

Cons

  • pro The facilities are very old.
  • pro My Great Grandmother's items frequently go missing or become lost in the laundry.
  • pro The employees can be highly rude at times.
  • pro Just asking for information about my grandmother turns into an hour long ordeal.
  • pro They do not seem to want to help family members understand medical information or current events, only the relatives in the residence.
  • pro It isn't the nicest residential center I've visited relatives in.
  • pro The food is passable.
  • pro The staff made her feel that way (referring to feeling at home and happy).

Review

Byron Health Center has been chosen by a family for their sister who is dealing with mental issues. The center caters well to individuals with such challenges, and the staff are known to be nice and friendly. The facilities may be old, but they are kept very clean. It is mentioned that group therapies are a part of the treatment offered to patients.

On the other hand, Byron Residential Center seems to provide slightly subpar care for its residents. The reviewer expresses concern about items going missing or being misplaced during laundry cycles, which has resulted in having to purchase replacements multiple times. While the facilities themselves are said to be nice, the employees can sometimes exhibit rudeness towards family members seeking information or updates on their loved ones' wellbeing. However, once past this initial rudeness, employees exhibit genuine care towards the residents.

Despite its flaws, Byron Residential Center shines through in terms of the care provided to its inhabitants. One review mentions that even though it may not be the most luxurious residential center visited by relatives, the caring attitude displayed by staff more than makes up for it. Residents benefit from good programs designed to keep them active and engaged socially. In terms of food quality, it is described as passable.

Another individual shares a positive experience after visiting their grandmother at Byron Residential Center. They found it to be a pleasant place with kind and helpful staff members. Activities and movies were made available for their grandmother's enjoyment - she even expressed feeling at "home" and happy while staying there.

Overall, despite some concerns raised about missing items and occasional rudeness from staff members towards visitors seeking information or updates, Byron Health Center is commended for providing good care to its residents. The center prioritizes activities and socialization opportunities for patients' wellbeing while ensuring their physical needs are met as well. Visitors have found comfort in knowing their loved ones feel at home in this facility and receive attentive care from the dedicated staff members present.

Features

Housing

  • 170 resident community capacity 170 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

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
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • 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
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

Byron Health Center, located in Fort Wayne, IN, is an assisted living community that provides a range of care services and amenities for older adults. With a focus on independent living and memory care, this community offers residents the support they need to maintain a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

The amenities at Byron Health Center are designed to enhance the residents' quality of life. From a beauty salon for personal grooming needs to a fitness room for exercise and wellness activities, there is something for everyone. The fully furnished accommodations provide comfort and convenience, while the gaming room and small library offer entertainment options. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access ensures connectivity with loved ones and the outside world.

Care services at Byron Health Center include 24-hour call system and supervision to ensure round-the-clock assistance when needed. Trained staff members are available to provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The community also coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure seamless medical care. Medication management and specialized memory care programming cater to residents with specific health needs.

Dining at Byron Health Center caters to special dietary restrictions and offers restaurant-style dining experiences for residents. Meal preparation and service are provided, ensuring a nutritious dining experience.

Engaging in meaningful activities is an essential part of life at Byron Health Center. Residents can participate in community-sponsored activities, enjoy educational speakers or life-long learning programs, join fitness programs, or go on planned day trips. Resident-run activities allow individuals to take charge of their own hobbies and interests. Additionally, concierge services are available to assist residents in accessing nearby amenities such as cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, physicians' offices, and hospitals.

Overall, Byron Health Center provides a warm and supportive environment where individuals can receive personalized care while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by various amenities and opportunities for engagement within the community.

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Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Allied Hospital Pathologists (0.2 miles)
  • First Care Family Physicians (0.2 miles)
  • Patrick Connerly, MD (0.2 miles)
  • Carew Family Physicians (0.3 miles)
  • Carew Medical Park (0.3 miles)
  • V A Medical Center-Fort Wayne (0.3 miles)
  • Parkview Physicians Group - Colon & Rectal Surgery (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.3 miles)
  • North Anthony Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huntington Memorial Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • St Joseph Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • St Joseph Hospital - Emergency Room (2.6 miles)
  • Lutheran Imaging Services (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Don Hall's (0.6 miles)
  • Arby's (0.6 miles)
  • Oley's Pizza (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Summit City Brewerks (1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)
  • The Deck (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Lions Park (1 miles)
  • Headwaters Park Lincoln Pavilion (1.9 miles)
  • Freimann Square (1.9 miles)
  • Headwaters Park (2.1 miles)
  • Promenade Park (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Parkwood Church of God (1.4 miles)
  • Saint Charles Borromeo Parish (1.8 miles)
  • Trinity English Lutheran Church Elca (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Conjure Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Banh Mi Pho Shop (2.7 miles)

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