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Ben Hur Home in Crawfordsville, IN

Ben Hur Home is a nursing home community in Crawfordsville, IN.

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Ben Hur Home in Crawfordsville, IN

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  • Interior

    A spacious and inviting lobby area featuring elegant columns and a cozy fireplace.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring an electric fireplace and two inviting orange armchairs.

  • Building

    A charming white house featuring a classic porch and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Trees

    A serene outdoor scene featuring well-maintained lawns, trees, and residential buildings under a clear blue sky.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining room featuring a large wooden table, comfortable patterned chairs, and a hanging plant near the window.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny day view of a residential building with well-maintained landscaping.

  • Waiting Area

    A view of the reception area in a medical facility, featuring a clean and organized environment.

  • Healthcare

    A view of a hospital room featuring two patient beds, suitable for medical care and comfort.

1375 S Grant Ave, Crawfordsville, IN 47933

To contact a resident: (765) 362-0905

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

4.3 from 47 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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8

Overall Review of Ben Hur Home

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness feels inconsistent

Residents and visitors describe both very clean conditions and serious cleanliness issues.

Some reviewers praise the building as consistently clean and well kept, and describe staff keeping things orderly. Other reviews take a much harsher view, citing dirty plates, disgusting food, and unclean conditions. Even with the positive comments about cleanliness and a tidy visit experience, the negative cleanliness reports are specific enough to be a real concern to plan for.

common 2 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets praised

Rehab to home and therapy support are described as helpful during recovery.

A couple of reviewers specifically mention recovery after a hospital stay and highlight the rehab team alongside nursing support. In one account, physical and occupational therapy staff are described as doing their very best to help with recovery. Another reviewer also points to rehab to home care and support staff when questions come up.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dining experience stands out

Dining support and meal service are a noticeable part of the experience.

One reviewer expresses a strong negative reaction to food quality, describing it as disgusting. Other reviewers describe meal interactions during admission, including being asked what they wanted for dinner and enjoying the menu. This aligns with the community offering room service as part of dining.

  • A cozy dining room featuring a large wooden table, comfortable patterned chairs, and a hanging plant near the window.
common 2 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying busy with entertainment and group activities.

Reviewers mention a lively day-to-day schedule with fun things to do and include examples like game nights and special entertainment. Another reviewer describes residents staying engaged and notes that staff are kept busy with activities. This matches the community listing multiple resident activities, including games and live performances.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy

Dining

  • Room service Room service

Activities

  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Crawfordsville, Indiana offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing for senior living. With multiple pharmacies nearby such as Village Drug Store, Kroger Pharmacy, and Walmart Pharmacy, accessing medication and healthcare is convenient. There are also several places of worship within close proximity including Christ Lutheran Church and Mt Zion United Methodist Church for spiritual fulfillment. Numerous dining options like Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Starbucks provide easy access to meals. In terms of healthcare, there are several physicians and dental offices in the area such as Crawfordsville Family Care and Dr Richard Elghammer, PhD. Additionally, transportation options including Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Ben Hur Cab ensure easy mobility around the city. For outdoor recreation, parks like Milligan Park and Frances Wooden Northside Park offer opportunities for leisurely activities. Nearby hospitals like Franciscan St Elizabeth Health provide access to medical care when needed. Overall, this neighborhood provides a range of conveniences for seniors looking to settle in a vibrant community with essential services close by.

Pharmacies

  • Village Drug Store (0 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Revco Drug Stores (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Lutheran Church (0.1 miles)
  • Rock Point Church (0.7 miles)
  • Mt Zion United Methodist Church (0.8 miles)
  • Newman Center (0.9 miles)
  • Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church (0.9 miles)
  • New Harvest Church (1 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut (0.1 miles)
  • Wing Street (0.1 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (0.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.2 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.2 miles)
  • The Parthenon and Good-to-go Xpresso (0.3 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (0.3 miles)
  • 1832 Brew Espresso Bar (0.9 miles)
  • Maxine's On Green (1.1 miles)

Physicians

  • All Smiles Dental (0.9 miles)
  • Crawfordsville Audiology (1.1 miles)
  • Dr Richard Elghammer, PhD (1.1 miles)
  • Athens Medical (1.2 miles)
  • Crawfordsville Family Care (1.2 miles)
  • Crawfordsville Family Practice (1.2 miles)
  • Crawfordsville Oral Surgery (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.9 miles)
  • Ben Hur Cab (1.3 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.3 miles)
  • Alamo (1.3 miles)
  • Crawfordsville Amtrak Station (1.3 miles)
  • Amtrak Platform (1.4 miles)
  • Uhl*U Rent It CTR And (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Milligan Park Shop (1 miles)
  • Milligan Park (1 miles)
  • Frances Wooden Northside Park (1.3 miles)
  • Crawfordsville Parks & Recreation (1.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Franciscan St Elizabeth Health (2.8 miles)
  • Franciscan Health Generations Geriatric Behavioral Health Crawfordsville (2.8 miles)
  • St Clare Medical Center (2.8 miles)

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