Woodland Hills Care Ctr in Lawrenceburg, IN

Pros

• The mother's care at Envive was exceptional, with staff showing compassion and kindness during her times of pain.
• The nurses were diligent in keeping the family updated on the mother's condition and provided immediate notification at the time of her passing.
• The facility is wonderful; everyone is very friendly and treats residents like family.
• The staff are caring, and the facility is newly remodeled.
• The employees really care for the patients.
• The Envive team is always friendly and they regularly engage patients in creative tasks.
• The facility has positive changes, including a new ED and dedicated staff, and the residents are very happy with the improvements.
• Envive is among the cleanest nursing homes the reviewer has visited and would be recommended to others.
• The care at Envive is amazing, and the staff are truly nice, caring, and loving.

Cons

• The pictures they post are misleading; the other floors are in extremely poor condition.
• The reviewers say to avoid this place for a loved one and question how it hasn’t been shut down.
• They claim the facility only shows the good parts and even takes in screaming children, with care that’s not provided.
• A resident’s room reportedly had no air conditioning, no call light, and a duct-taped recliner; staff didn’t respond to calls, which is described as absolutely unacceptable and lead to hospitalization.
• Residents have to ring bells to get help and sometimes wait over an hour; belongings can be stolen.
• The place is described as horrible and chronically understaffed, with bare-minimum care and some nasty management.
• One review accuses the DON (Margie) of being nasty and notes a mice infestation; while some aides are great, the overall environment is seen as unsafe.
• Another caller described it as a total disaster—dirty, with temps as staff, patients left unattended, and a need to file formal complaints with the state.

Review

Woodland Hills Care Ctr in Lawrenceburg, IN is best suited for families that prize hands-on, compassionate daily care delivered by engaged frontline staff and for residents who can thrive in a homey, smaller-volume environment. The campus shows what genuine caregiver warmth looks like when a team is present and attentive, and when parts of the building have been recently updated. For a loved one who benefits from consistent personal attention, clear communication from nurses, and meaningful activity by therapists, this community can be a strong fit, provided the resident can tolerate variability between units and floors.

Those who should consider alternatives are families prioritizing uniform safety, cleanliness, and operational consistency across every wing. The reviews reveal recurring concerns about understaffing, inconsistent response times, and maintenance gaps that can markedly affect daily life. Potential residents who require reliable call-light access, timely assistance, and a completely well-maintained physical plant across all floors would be wise to look elsewhere. Families with a low tolerance for management turnover or for frequent negative anecdotes about cleanliness and order should pursue other options before making a commitment.

On the positive side, the strongest, most tangible advantages lie in the people delivering care. Several households highlight genuinely caring clinicians, nurses, and aides who communicate well and treat residents with respect. Therapists receive affirmations for helping residents regain mobility and independence, with one example noting a therapist’s effectiveness in helping a patient stand, walk, and dress again. The most compelling praise centers on staff who create a family-like feel, and on moments when care teams go the extra mile to keep family members informed and involved in the care plan.

Yet the praise sits beside persistent, practical concerns that cannot be dismissed. A common thread is noticeable variation by unit: one floor may feel comparatively refreshed and safer, while others show wear, outdated amenities, or inadequate climate control. Several reviewers recount delays in assistance, unanswered bells, and even gaps in basic comfort, air conditioning sometimes missing, rooms lacking proper call lights, and furniture or fixtures in disrepair. Reports of pests, mislaid personal items, and fear of theft further complicate the decision for families weighing day-to-day reliability.

In weighing the pros and cons, the most honest reading is that care quality can be excellent when the right staff members are on shift and the building is in better condition. Improvements consistently cited include newly renovated spaces and dedicated teams that show up for residents with purposeful activity and attentive care. When those favorable conditions align, the environment feels welcoming, and resident well-being appears to improve. However, the downsides, particularly staffing gaps, uneven maintenance, and mixed experiences across floors, limit the consistency families can expect day in and day out.

For families navigating this choice, the practical takeaway is to visit with a concrete plan: tour multiple floors at different times, observe how quickly bells are answered, and speak directly with current residents and their families about their experiences across shifts. Request current staffing levels, incident and maintenance response times, and the most recent state or survey findings. If choosing Woodland Hills/Envive, insist on a care plan that assigns a consistent point of contact, a defined schedule for routine maintenance, and a clear escalation pathway for concerns. Unless these assurances are visible, it remains prudent to compare alternatives where uniform quality and robust safety standards are more consistently demonstrated.

Physicians

• Head & Neck Surgery Associates (0.1 miles)
• Claydon C Robert MD (0.3 miles)
• DCH Medical Office Building (0.3 miles)
• Oncology Hematology Care (0.4 miles)
• Integrated Healthcare Partners (1.5 miles)
• St Elizabeth Health Care (2.4 miles)
• Fessler Steven MD (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

• The Dearborn County Hospital Foundation (0.3 miles)
• Bed Techs (1.5 miles)
• Dearborn County Hospital (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

• Qol Meds (0.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
• Walgreens (2 miles)
• Kroger Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
• Walgreens (3.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

• Burger King (1.7 miles)
• Skyline Chili (1.9 miles)
• New China Restaurant (2 miles)
• Sakura Japanese Steak House (2 miles)
• Steak 'n Shake (2.1 miles)
• Happy Dragon (2.2 miles)
• Acapulco Mexican Restaurant (2.2 miles)

Cafes

• Funny Farm Coffee (2.6 miles)
• Willie's Sports Cafe (3.6 miles)
• Biggby Coffee (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

• First United Methodist Church (4.3 miles)
• First Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
• Mt Sinai United Methodist Church (6.6 miles)
• St Martins Catholic Church (7.7 miles)
• Mt Tabor United Methodist (8.4 miles)
• Holman Christian Union Church (8.5 miles)
• Church of Christ (10 miles)

Parks

• Fernbank Park (9.8 miles)
• Riverfront Park (11.8 miles)
• Miami Whitewater Forest (12.3 miles)
• Oakbrook Park (12.9 miles)

Transportation

• Steinfort Taxidermy (9.9 miles)
• Terminal 2 (12.8 miles)
• CVG International Arrivals Hall (12.9 miles)
• TSA Checkpoint (12.9 miles)
• Main Terminal (12.9 miles)
• Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (13 miles)
• Concourse A (13 miles)