Franciscan Health Alternacare

1104 East Grace Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978

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

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

At Franciscan Health Alternacare in Rensselaer, IN, residents can enjoy a comfortable and fully furnished assisted living community with a range of amenities and care services. The community offers cable or satellite TV in each residence, as well as a dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by the staff. The residences also come with a kitchenette for those who prefer to prepare their own meals.

Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that the community is always clean and tidy. Residents have access to outdoor spaces where they can relax and enjoy nature. Additionally, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is available throughout the community, allowing residents to stay connected with family and friends.

The staff at Franciscan Health Alternacare provides 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also coordinate with health care providers to ensure that residents receive the necessary medical attention.

For individuals with special dietary restrictions, the community offers diabetes diet options and can accommodate other dietary needs upon request. Medication management is provided to ensure that residents take their medications as prescribed.

To promote mental wellness, Franciscan Health Alternacare has a mental wellness program in place. Residents are also encouraged to participate in resident-run activities and scheduled daily activities to socialize and engage in hobbies they enjoy.

Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments, ensuring that residents can easily access necessary healthcare services. Additionally, there are several cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, hospitals nearby for added convenience.

Overall, Franciscan Health Alternacare offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors seeking assisted living services in Rensselaer, IN. With a range of amenities and care services provided by dedicated staff members, residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle while receiving the assistance they need.

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Franciscan Health Rensselaer (0 miles)
  • Jasper County Hospital (0 miles)
  • Brook Health Centre (12.4 miles)
  • Bluffton Regional Medical Hospital (16.5 miles)
  • S & S Plastics (16.7 miles)
  • Turf Services (18.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Clinic of Family Medicine (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Sheets M.D. (0.5 miles)
  • Pain Managment Specialty Physicians (0.6 miles)
  • Sheets Family Practice (0.7 miles)
  • James G Wakefield (1 miles)
  • Randall Dermatology PC (1.1 miles)
  • Christian Clinic (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Peter's Episcopal Church (0.2 miles)
  • St Augustine Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
  • Bethany Evangelical Free Church (0.8 miles)
  • Smith-Wood (0.8 miles)
  • Hope Community, Rensselaer, Indiana (0.8 miles)
  • Rensselaer Mormons (1.1 miles)
  • The Bridge (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (16.2 miles)
  • Fagen Pharmacy (17.5 miles)
  • Fagen Pharmacy (18.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (18.9 miles)
  • Fagen Pharmacy (18.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Little Coffee Shop On 231 (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Moonshiners Bar & Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Doggers (0.7 miles)
  • Fenwick Farms Brewing Company (0.7 miles)
  • Mt Hood Pizza & Grill (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Rensselaer Family Restaurant & Pancake House (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Rensselaer Parks Department (0.9 miles)
  • Brookside Park (1.4 miles)
  • Lake Banet (1.7 miles)
  • Fountain Park (10.9 miles)
  • Gene Hangman Memorial Park (11.5 miles)
  • Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area (19.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak-Ren (1 miles)
  • Excel-Air Services (2.4 miles)
  • Town of Kentland (19.6 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

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