Rawlins House is a nursing home community in Pendleton, IN.
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300 J H Walker Dr, Pendleton, IN 46064
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.9 from 73 reviews
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Overall Review of Rawlins House
differentiator8 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy helps mobility
Therapy and rehab support are repeatedly described as improving mobility and recovery.
Several reviews describe meaningful physical progress with rehabilitation, including moving from needing help to walking with a walker or getting back to daily routines. Residents and families mention physical and occupational therapy as a standout part of the stay, and they often connect therapy with smoother transitions toward going home. A few reviews criticize therapy consistency, including a report of no therapy during an entire holiday weekend and another describing too little effort to keep someone active. Overall, the rehab experience shows up as a major point of discussion, with both strong wins and some serious gaps.
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Memory care staff handle moments
Memory care staff are described as helpful when dementia affects behavior and daily care.
Reviews tied to memory care highlight staff support for dementia-related challenges, including getting residents to shower regularly and using redirection when agitation comes up. One review also praises medication adjustments coordinated with medical staff and regular updates to family members. Another specifically calls out a memory care nurse for being attentive and for keeping communication flowing with a family member. For families considering memory care, these accounts focus on day-to-day support that responds to changing needs.
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Activities and events keep days busy
On-site activities and community events show up often in resident and family feedback.
Families describe residents participating in activities over time, including bingo, outings to a courtyard for walking, and visits like therapy dogs and musical performances. There are also multiple accounts of community events hosted by the facility, from trick-or-treating and haunted-house style activities to holiday dinners and local celebrations like an Easter egg hunt. One reviewer emphasizes that their loved one is engaged in activities and happy in the community. Even with the complaints elsewhere in reviews, activities are consistently presented as a bright spot for engagement.
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Food gets mixed reviews
Dining quality and portion experiences are inconsistent across reviews.
Some reviews praise the food, including compliments about good food during a rehab stay and appreciation for the chef and meals. Another family describes their mother enjoying a specific item after a chef change. On the other hand, several reviews criticize dining, including one saying the food was terrible and another describing small food servings along with other concerns. There’s also a report that meals or eating needs may not have been handled appropriately for a resident. Together, reviews portray dining as a mixed experience rather than uniformly consistent.
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Care and communication gaps happen
Some reviews describe communication breakdowns and unmet care needs.
Several critical reviews point to poor communication from staff and difficulty getting timely help. One account describes call-button delays and a resident left for extended periods when they needed assistance, while another says a family member received little consistent support and that communication was lacking. A separate review also states that care and communication were poor on a second experience. These accounts stand in contrast to the many positive reviews, but they are specific enough to be a recurring concern.
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Staff warmth is a major theme
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.
A large portion of reviews praise staff members across nursing, aides, therapy, housekeeping, and administration, describing kindness, attentiveness, and support that helps families feel at ease. Multiple reviewers also mention staff being encouraging during rehab and staying engaged in care, including keeping families updated. At the same time, a smaller set of negative reviews complain about empathy and grief handling, describing rushed interactions and a lack of compassion during difficult moments. Taken together, the feedback suggests caring is often present, but not always delivered consistently.
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Dogs allowed
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Restaurants
Jimmy's Dairy Bar (0.2 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Skyline Chili (2.5 miles)
Culver's (5.3 miles)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (5.5 miles)
Hardee's (5.5 miles)
Cracker Barrel (5.6 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Glaxosmithkline (3 miles)
Payless Super Market Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
Walgreens (6.5 miles)
Marsh Pharmacy (6.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6.8 miles)
Physicians
Dr Stephanie J. Russ (1.4 miles)
Pendleton Family Practice Center (1.9 miles)
Jared W Jones MD (2.6 miles)
Central Indiana Orthopedic Center (2.6 miles)
Cio (2.6 miles)
Warthman Jerry D OD (4 miles)
Anderson Family Medicine (6.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Madison Park Church of God (4.6 miles)
Fortville Christian Church (8.3 miles)
North View Church (8.8 miles)
Heartland Church (9 miles)
Transportation
Anderson Train (5.6 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.9 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (6 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Jackrabbit Coffee (7.3 miles)
Bobber's Cafe (9 miles)
Starbucks (10 miles)
Parks
Pulaski Park (6.2 miles)
Fairview Park (6.2 miles)
Fortville Memorial Park (8 miles)
Mounds State Park (8.7 miles)
Shadyside Activity Center (8.7 miles)
Shadyside Park (8.8 miles)
Flat Fork Creek Park (9 miles)
Hospitals
Anderson Center Saint John's Health System (6.7 miles)
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Skilled Nursing Facility
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Meals provided
Comprehensive care options with extensive on-site amenities.
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