For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
2.6 from 50 reviews
5 stars
18
4 stars
3
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 stars
28
Overall Review of Southwood Healthcare Center
common14 reviews mention this
Staffing and responsiveness are mixed
Residents and families describe a wide range of staff attentiveness.
Some reviews praise staff as attentive and deeply caring, and several families say communication and call-button response were good. Other reviewers report residents were ignored, not checked on, or treated rudely, including complaints about delayed or refused help. A number of accounts also describe problems during care needs like toileting, bathing, feeding, or medication-related situations. Overall, residentsâ experiences with staff responsiveness vary a lot from review to review.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Care monitoring feels inconsistent
Several reviews raise concerns about care being checked often enough.
Negative reviews repeatedly describe situations where help was not provided when requested, such as not being checked on, not assisting with toileting, or delays with basic needs. Some accounts describe falls or injuries where the follow-up felt inadequate, while others mention missing communication with families. There are also reports of rooms and routines that felt inappropriate to the residentâs needs. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, but the complaints about monitoring show up often enough to be a clear concern.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is praised but not guaranteed
Reviews mention cleanliness both positively and negatively.
A few reviewers say the facility felt very clean, including comments about smells and overall upkeep. Others describe dirty conditions such as soiled bedding, dirty bathrooms, or general uncleanliness in rooms and common areas. There are also complaints about exterior maintenance. Taken together, cleanliness appears uneven across residentsâ experiences.
common5 reviews mention this
Dining is a mixed experience
Dining quality and support for diets are recurring themes in reviews.
Some reviews praise the food, including mentions of âyummyâ meals and residents doing well with the meal plan. Others report the opposite, with complaints about awful food and residents looking unwell around meals. A few negative comments focus on diet needs, including diabetes or low-fiber restrictions, where families felt the facility refused or could not accommodate what was needed. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and special dietary restrictions, but reviews still describe inconsistent day-to-day results.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Activities may be limited for some
Reviews conflict on how consistently residents can join activities.
One reviewer says their grandmother stayed active early on with community activities, later including hospice care with added services. At the same time, another caregiver describes being unable to get a resident into the activities space due to space and staffing limits, with no immediate effort to accommodate. Even though the community lists planned daily activities and resident-run options, these accounts suggest access can depend on the resident and timing.
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
122 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
Places of Worship
Eastside Baptist (0.6 miles)
Faith Outreach Family Church (0.8 miles)
Hulman Street Wesleyan Church (1 miles)
St Margaret Mary's Church (1.3 miles)
Islamic Center of Terre Haute (1.9 miles)
Harvest Prayer Ministries (2.2 miles)
St Mark United Church of Christ (2.6 miles)
Physicians
Midwest Child and Adolescent Specialty Group, PC (0.8 miles)
Coleman Cancer Center (1.3 miles)
Medical Office Management (1.6 miles)
Wabash Cardiology Associates (1.6 miles)
Jailwala Bharat MD (1.7 miles)
Kindred At Home-Hospice (1.7 miles)
Pittman, Lynn Dr-HPW Center For Diabetes (1.7 miles)
Southwood Healthcare Center on seniors.fyi includes 5 photos including images showing dining, interior, chandelier, lobby, bright lighting, bedroom, windows, building, and more.
Nearby Communities
Greenwood Manor Apartments
Terre Haute, IN
3.4 from 110 reviews
Convenient location with extensive nearby amenities
Cobblestone Crossings
Terre Haute, IN
4.2 from 55 reviews
$2,366 to $4,470 / month
Caring staff, clean facilities, diverse dining, and memory-care options with strong local value.
The article discusses assisted living expenses, the importance of long-term care insurance in covering these costs, and various financing options, highlighting the need for careful policy review and early planning to address potential needs. It also clarifies common misconceptions about Medicare and private health insurance limitations regarding long-term care coverage.
Assisted living facilities offer crucial support for older adults needing help with daily activities but come with varying and significant costs, which can be financed through personal savings, government assistance programs, long-term care insurance, and home equity options. Professional guidance from experts can aid families in navigating these financial complexities to establish a sustainable budgeting approach for assisted living services.
Assisted living costs often exceed Social Security benefits, necessitating a combination of funding sources like state aid and Medicaid. Understanding the interaction between Social Security programs and available financial support is essential for affording such care.
Get PricingAsk A QuestionSchedule A TourContact Senior Advisor
By clicking submit, you agree to our Partner's Terms of Use. You
also consent to receive calls and texts, which may be autodialed, from our Partner. Your consent is not a condition to
using our Partner's service. Please visit our Partner's Privacy Policy for information about their privacy practices.