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3.9 from 49 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Brown County Health And Living Community
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Staff care and responsiveness stand out
Residents describe staff members who are kind, attentive, and quick to help with day-to-day needs.
Across many reviews, residents and family members emphasize feeling cared for by the staff, including nurse aides, nurses, therapy teams, housekeeping, and dietary. People mention respectful personal care, helpful front-desk interactions, and caregivers who keep them informed about changes or progress. Several reviews also point to emotional support—staff making time, maintaining hygiene, and showing patience—rather than treating care as purely routine.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Residents and families mention regular engagement, including outings and group activities.
Reviews commonly reference community activities that add structure, from bingo and community events to larger gatherings like a hog roast. Some families say their loved ones are included on activities when they want to participate, and others describe a fuller calendar with events beyond basic recreation. A minority of reviews note a lack of activities beyond simple pastimes, which suggests the level of programming may vary by time or unit.
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Dining is mixed and sometimes inconsistent
Dining receives both praise and complaints, including concerns about meals being cold or not consistently good.
Some reviewers say meals are good, with specific positive mention of kitchen staff and dessert quality. Others are disappointed with meal consistency, describing food as horrible or not a solid meal every time, and noting issues like meals being cold. One review also flags food quality while still acknowledging care and cleanliness, so dining appears to be a point where experiences diverge.
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Memory care gets strong support
Families describe memory care staff focusing on dignity, comfort, and tailored attention.
In memory care-related reviews, families mention staff taking exception care and treating residents with dignity and respect, including end-of-life comfort. Several reviewers connect the experience to emotional support and ensuring needs are met in a unit designed for dementia. At the same time, there are serious opposing accounts—some reviewers report insufficient staffing and unsafe conditions in memory care—so outcomes may depend heavily on staffing and day-to-day execution.
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Staffing and medication safety raise concerns
Some reviews raise serious concerns about medication handling and staffing coverage.
A recurring set of negative reviews describes problems with timely help, including call-bell response concerns and missed or delayed medication. Others report medication errors, urgent medical consequences, and hygiene or environmental issues during their time as visitors or family members. Even when families acknowledge that some staff are caring, these reviews still question whether staffing levels and processes are consistently reliable—especially during weekends or high-need situations.
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Features
Housing
117 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
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Hard Truth Hills (0.4 miles)
Nashville General Store & Bakery (0.6 miles)
Bruster's Real Ice Cream (12.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (13.9 miles)
Taco Bell (13.9 miles)
Joella's Hot Chicken (14 miles)
McDonald's (14 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (14.1 miles)
CVS Speciality (14.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (14.1 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (14.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (14.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (15.3 miles)
Cafes
The Chocolate Moose (0.6 miles)
Daily Grind Coffee House (0.7 miles)
Panera Bread (14.1 miles)
Starbucks (14.2 miles)
Crumble Coffee & Bakery (14.5 miles)
Starbucks (15.4 miles)
Runcible Spoon (15.8 miles)
Parks
Brown County State Park (0.9 miles)
Prince's Lake Park (12.9 miles)
Clifty Creek Park (14.6 miles)
South East Park (14.7 miles)
Olcott Park (15.5 miles)
Dunn Meadow (15.5 miles)
Griffy Lake Unofficial Dog Park (15.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Assembly of God (12.2 miles)
St Charles Church (14.7 miles)
Physicians
Andry Medical Services (13 miles)
Doctor Schulz Natural (13.1 miles)
Brinegar Eye Care (13.2 miles)
Dr Rhett Tharp DDS (13.2 miles)
Rebecca B Brewer (13.2 miles)
William Arnold DDS (13.8 miles)
Southern Indiana Pediatrics (13.8 miles)
Transportation
Himsel Army Airfield (HBE) (15 miles)
Hospitals
Midwest Proton Radiotherapy Institute (15.2 miles)
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117 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
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 staff and therapy; clean, high-quality care.
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