The Woodlands in Muncie, IN

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The Woodlands in Muncie, IN

The Woodlands is an assisted living community in Muncie, IN.

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3820 West Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47304

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 65 reviews
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Overall Review of The Woodlands

common 44 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and personal care

Residents describe staff who treat them like people, not just patients.

Many reviewers focus on how kind and patient the staff is, with frequent mentions of compassion, respect, and taking time to get to know residents. Several families say staff gets to know personal preferences (like coffee and daily comfort needs) and handles difficult moments with patience, including in dementia care. A few reviews also highlight helpful communication and responsiveness during visits or after admissions transitions.

common 16 reviews mention this

Clean facility and fresh upkeep

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept environment.

A consistent theme is cleanliness and good maintenance, including comments that the facility does not smell and that rooms and linens are kept clean. Some reviewers also mention no lingering odors in hallways and describe the building as clean during their visits. One mixed review suggests more cleaning could be done, but still describes the overall staff as helpful and friendly.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care support is singled out

Dementia and memory care experiences stand out in multiple reviews.

Several residents or families specifically mention the memory care unit and describe staff as handling residents with kindness, respect, and patience. One dementia-related review says aides seem to care about patients, and another describes making a loved one feel included even when the person was not always easy to deal with. These comments align with the facility offering assisted living and skilled nursing, alongside specialized support categories referenced by residents.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Meals and dietary needs get mixed

Food quality and portions are a recurring point of disagreement.

Some reviewers say meals are good and that dietary needs are met, with options available when residents do not like something. Others are critical, describing food as horrible, lacking variety, or coming in small portions. A separate comment notes the facility has specific diet-related support, which fits the idea that meals are planned around individual needs even though overall satisfaction varies.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care access and staffing concerns

Some reviews report delays and communication breakdowns.

A few reviewers describe long waits for help (including bathroom assistance) and suggest staffing levels can leave aides overloaded. There are also detailed complaints in one rehab stay about care and communication during a medical incident, including issues with medications or IV handling and not being informed about a diagnosis. While many reviews are positive about care, these negative accounts emphasize the importance of advocacy and day-to-day follow-through.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and therapy support

Residents and families mention activities and therapy as highlights.

Reviewers describe a steady mix of activities, including bingo, cards, church service in the dining room, and resident participation in day-to-day events. Physical therapy is also mentioned positively, with comments about staff being patient and helping residents regain mobility during rehab. At least one review frames the facility as supporting both short-term and longer-term needs, with activities helping residents stay engaged.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 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

Physicians

  • Woodway Internal Medicine (0.1 miles)
  • BMH Jackson Street Center (0.5 miles)
  • IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss (0.6 miles)
  • Chs Pediatric Center (0.6 miles)
  • Primetime Pediatrics (0.6 miles)
  • Muncie Eye Center (0.6 miles)
  • Iu Health Ball Mem Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (0.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Riverside Avenue Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
  • Association of College Ministries (1.5 miles)
  • Greater Grace Apostolic Church (2.2 miles)
  • Ambassadors of Christ (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Bsu Healthcare Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Marsh Supermarkets (2.1 miles)
  • Access to Care Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Payless Super Market Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Berry Winkle (0.6 miles)
  • Puerto Vallarta Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Ninja of Japan (0.7 miles)
  • Arby's (0.7 miles)
  • Roots Burger Bar (1.4 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (1.4 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Red Apple Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Concannon's Bakery Cafe (2 miles)
  • Sunshine Cafe (2 miles)
  • The Caffeinery (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • N Ra Ball Memorial Hospital Dialysis (0.7 miles)
  • Iu Health Ball Memorial Breast Center (0.9 miles)
  • El Baño de MTU (0.9 miles)
  • Ball Memorial Hospital - South Tower (0.9 miles)
  • Darroca Roberto J A MD (1.8 miles)
  • Community Hospital Of Anderson (2 miles)
  • Community Hospital Pregnancy Plus (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Slayr Cinema (1 miles)

Parks

  • Tuhey Park (2.2 miles)
  • Cornerstone Park (2.6 miles)
  • Cardinal Greenway (2.8 miles)

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