Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center is an assisted living community in Odon, IN.
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Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon, IN
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601 East Race Street, Odon, IN 47562
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well kept.
Multiple reviews call out cleanliness directly, including comments about avoiding a typical nursing home smell and keeping the building presentable. Several also describe the space as beautiful, with clean grounds and an overall tidy environment. Even in a more mixed review, the facility is still described as clean.
Many reviewers say the staff are warm, courteous, and helpful day to day.
Reviews frequently mention staff being kind, friendly, and courteous, and describe team members as patient during check-in. Families and visitors also describe staff as helpful in day-to-day interactions and treating residents well. Even where someone didn’t want to reside long term, they still described the place positively enough to visit and noted helpful staff.
Reviews mention meals as a strong point, including reports of delicious food.
At least two reviewers specifically comment on the food, describing it as delicious or good for residents. This lines up with the community offering special-diet dining support and meal preparation and service in care routines. While food isn’t the only theme in the reviews, these mentions are clear and specific.
Residents and visitors point to the physical therapy program as a standout.
Several reviews connect the experience to rehabilitation and physical therapy, including comments about a great physical therapy program and a strong therapy department. One reviewer also describes a large therapy room and good meals during visits. The community also supports daily activities and assistance that would fit structured rehab routines like therapy sessions.
A couple of reviews raise concerns about not listening and not following up.
One low-rated review says the staff did not listen to family input and ties a lack of adequate checking to a serious outcome. Another low-rated review describes repeated attempts to reach the person in charge of CNA classes without a return call, labeling it as ignored communication. Together, these reviews point to follow-through issues that can affect trust when families or applicants need answers.
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62 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 Transportation arrangement
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesBertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center is located at 601 East Race Street, Odon, IN 47562 in Martin County, Indiana
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