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3.5 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of The Waters Of Greencastle
common14 reviews mention this
Care and staff feel compassionate
Many residents and families describe genuinely caring, professional staff.
A large share of reviews praise the staff for being friendly, compassionate, and professional. Several describe good day-to-day support during rehabilitation or longer stays, including nursing and therapy teams. Even when reviews mention specific individuals, the overall theme is that residents are treated with empathy and respect.
common5 reviews mention this
Activities and homelike atmosphere stand out
Residents describe activities that feel social and engaging.
Multiple reviews talk about an upbeat community feel, including church services, entertainment, and group activities. Families also mention residents having fun with staff during scheduled times, and one reviewer highlights playing bingo and cards during a short stay. There’s also repeated mention of a homelike environment inside and outside.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness concerns come up repeatedly
Some reviewers report cleanliness problems and unsanitary conditions.
While a few reviews describe the facility as clean, multiple others raise serious cleanliness issues. These reviews mention strong odors, dirty rooms or floors, pests, and other unclean living conditions. One reviewer specifically calls out filthy conditions in the memory unit visit.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Communication and staffing issues criticized
Several reviews criticize communication, staffing, and basic care follow-through.
Some families report breakdowns in communication, including a lack of updates to the power of attorney or next of kin. Other negative reviews describe delayed responses to call lights, time gaps in care, and concerns about falls being handled inappropriately. A recurring thread is short staffing that families say leads to neglect or inconsistent attention.
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
100 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
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
Greencastle Internal Medicine (0.1 miles)
Putnam Family Healthcare (0.1 miles)
St. Vincent Medical Group - Greencastle (0.1 miles)
Putnam Pediatrics & Internal Medicine (0.2 miles)
Putnam Surgical Specialties (0.2 miles)
Johnson Nichols Health Clinic (0.2 miles)
Putnam Womens Health Care (0.3 miles)
Hospitals
Putnam County Hospital (0.1 miles)
Clay County Hospital (15.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.2 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (1.2 miles)
Greencastle Holiness Church (1.2 miles)
Mount Zion Baptist Church (1.3 miles)
Grace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church (1.6 miles)
Greencastle Grace Tabernacle (1.6 miles)
Anthony Brown Ministries (1.7 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.2 miles)
Putnam County Regional Airport (2.1 miles)
Swope Airport (7.3 miles)
Restaurants
Mama Nunz's (1.2 miles)
Old Topper Pub & Steak House (1.2 miles)
Domino's Pizza (1.3 miles)
Dairy Castle (1.7 miles)
2 West Bistro (1.8 miles)
Marvin's (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Parks
Robe Ann Park (1.4 miles)
Bowman Park (1.5 miles)
Leiber State Rec Area. Cagles Mill Lake (10.4 miles)
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