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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor patio
Outdoor space
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
3.84·(25)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
2.3
Staff
4.1
Meals
5.0
Amenities
5.0
Value
3.0
Pros
Well-maintained, attractive facility and landscaped grounds
Clean interior and orderly common areas
Homelike, non‑institutional atmosphere
Friendly, welcoming caregiving and support staff
Staff frequently described as going above and beyond
Engaging activities and community events
Three daily meals with an on‑site kitchen and positive food quality
Rehabilitation and physical‑therapy services available
Support for independent living with flexible assistance
Informative, punctual admissions and tour process
Sense of belonging and resident engagement
Cons
Inconsistent staff professionalism and communication tone
Front‑desk and phone responsiveness gaps
Staffing shortages and elevated turnover
Gaps in clinical training and incident response capability
Restrictive or inconvenient payment‑processing policies
Insufficient safeguards for resident personal belongings
Pest‑control concerns in some units
Perceived prioritization of operational/financial processes over family communication
Summary of reviews
Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam elicits a mixed but clear pattern of strengths and operational weaknesses. On the positive side, many comments highlight an attractive, well‑kept building and grounds, a clean interior, and a homelike, non‑institutional atmosphere. Families and visitors commonly describe a warm sense of community, an active calendar of events, and staff who create a welcoming environment. The dining program and on‑site kitchen receive favorable mentions for meal provision, and on‑site rehabilitation and therapy services are available to support residents who need assistance. Admissions interactions, including tours and complimentary meals, are frequently described as professional and informative.
Staffing and caregiving are sources of both praise and concern. Numerous reviewers commend individual employees and teams for compassionate care, attentiveness, and going above and beyond. Simultaneously, there are recurring themes of inconsistent professionalism, communication tone, and responsiveness—particularly at front desk and by phone. Several comments imply staffing shortages or turnover that can produce variability in day‑to‑day service. There are also indications of gaps in clinical training and incident response (for example, assistance with falls and medication handling), which merit careful exploration when evaluating care quality.
Operational and management issues are notable. A change in payment processing practices and limitations on payment options have caused frustration; reviewers describe a shift to requiring direct bank‑account information and fewer convenient payment methods. Communication and organization at the management level are other areas of concern, with reports of long hold times, voicemail routing, and uneven follow‑through on family queries. Some families raised allegations related to missing personal items and medication handling; these are serious concerns that should be confirmed with the provider and reviewed against the facility's incident reporting, property‑safeguarding, and medication‑management policies.
Other specific operational items to verify in person include pest‑control records and housekeeping protocols following comments about pest‑control concerns, staffing models and turnover rates, staff training and emergency/incident procedures, and the facility's approach to resident personal property security. Given the mix of strongly positive and strongly negative impressions, prospective residents and families should schedule a tour, request staffing and inspection records, speak with current residents and families if possible, and ask for written policies on payments, medication administration, incident response, and property safeguards to form a balanced assessment.
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Location
Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam is located at 1315 John St, Anderson, IN, 46016.
About Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam
Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam is a senior living community for adults aged 62 and older, offering assisted living with nursing care, memory care, independent living, and support as a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The apartments come in studio and one-bedroom styles, with open floor plans and private living spaces designed for ease of daily life, and the place allows pets, which is nice for folks with animal companions. Certified nursing assistants and other staff members are on site 24 hours a day, providing help with activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, health monitoring, and reminders, so there's always someone around if you need them or just want a bit of extra support. Meals come three times a day, served restaurant-style in their dining area, and housekeeping, laundry, and personal assistance are all included to make things easier. Folks can relax in the living room or TV lounge, spend time outdoors on the patio, check out the country store, and use on-site beauty and barber services when needed. Transportation services are available, which makes it easier to get to appointments or stores, and there are mobile alert buttons and a 24-hour call system for extra peace of mind. Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam sits near St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital and a CVS Pharmacy, and there are places to eat and worship close by, like Grace Baptist Church. Walking areas let residents get out and stretch their legs or enjoy some fresh air, and the staff run a variety of activities and programs to keep the days interesting and social, always trying to help everyone feel like they belong without slipping into that big facility feeling. The place is income-based with many payment options, making it an affordable choice for many. Managed by Gardant Management Solutions, the community focuses on respect, care, and helping each person stay as independent as possible, supporting couples and individuals with whatever is needed, but it does tend to fill up quickly, so availability's sometimes limited. There's a strong sense of compassion and dignity, and the range of services is there to make sure people can live well and comfortably without fuss or unnecessary complications. Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam does have a business profile at BBB.org, though it's not a BBB Accredited Business, and the local BBB file was opened in March 2023.
Founded in 1999 by Rod Burkett and Blair Minton, Gardant Management Solutions has evolved into one of the nation's leading senior living management companies, operating from its headquarters in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Originally established as Blair Minton and Associates (BMA), the company rebranded to Gardant in 2012, with the name meaning "forward facing" to reflect their progressive approach to senior care. Over its 25-year history, Gardant has grown to become the fifth-largest assisted living provider in the United States and the largest provider of affordable assisted living nationwide. Currently managing approximately 80 communities across five states - Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia - serving over 8,635 apartments for seniors and adults with physical disabilities.
People often ask...
Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,622 per month.
Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam offers assisted living.
There are 17 photos of Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 1315 John St, Anderson, IN 46016.
No, Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Indiana, the Department of Health licenses residential and long-term care facilities through relicensure surveys and complaint investigations.
License number
26-014706-1
Status
Active
Facility type
Residential Care Facility
Capacity
130 residents
Licensee
DARLENE ADAIR
Effective
July 1st, 2026
Expires
June 30th, 2027
Inspection Reports
35
Reports
1
Type A Citations
0
Type B Citations
32
Complaints
4
Years
27 Jul 2026Complaint
27 Jul 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegation in Intake 471025 and found no deficiencies cited.
20 Jul 2026Complaint
20 Jul 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegation of a medication error and found that a resident was not informed promptly that they had received the wrong medication.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(b)Residents' Rights
19 Jun 2026Complaint
19 Jun 2026Complaint
Investigated intake found no deficiencies related to the allegation. Compliance with applicable regulations was confirmed.
22 May 2026Complaint
22 May 2026Complaint
Found no deficiencies cited regarding the investigation. Compliance with applicable requirements was confirmed.
19 May 2026Complaint
19 May 2026Complaint
Found that some medications were administered not as ordered and insulin pens were not properly labeled or dated.
410 IAC 16.2-5-6(c)(5)Pharmaceutical Services - Labeling of prescription drugs
17 Mar 2026Complaint
17 Mar 2026Complaint
Found no deficiencies related to the intake investigation.
30 Oct 2025Complaint
30 Oct 2025Complaint
Found no deficiencies. The intake investigations showed compliance with the applicable rules.
09 Oct 2025Complaint
09 Oct 2025Complaint
Found no deficiencies related to the investigated intakes. Compliance with applicable rules was verified.
11 Sept 2025Complaint
11 Sept 2025Complaint
Found that newly hired staff did not receive the required dementia training within 6 months of hire, and several employees lacked abuse and dementia education documentation.
Type A410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(e)(1-3)Inservice education and dementia training for staff
02 Jul 2025Licensure
02 Jul 2025Licensure
Investigated deficiencies found multiple areas of noncompliance, including lack of on-shift staff with current first aid/CPR certification, expired certification for a home health aide, inadequate annual dementia and other required trainings, missing health screenings/TB testing for new hires, and unsafe food handling practices.
410 IAC 16.2-5-5.1(f)Food and Nutritional Services - Deficiency
06 Jun 2025Complaint
06 Jun 2025Complaint
Found no deficiencies after investigating complaints and determined compliance with applicable rules.
27 Mar 2025Complaint
27 Mar 2025Complaint
Investigated complaints and found no deficiencies.
13 Mar 2025Complaint
13 Mar 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found that a night shift staff member entered resident rooms without permission, compromising privacy for three residents.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(y)(1-4)Residents' Rights
17 Feb 2025Complaint
17 Feb 2025Complaint
Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
14 Jan 2025Complaint
14 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated a verbal abuse incident between residents and found failures to protect a resident's rights and to document negative behaviors in assessments.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(w)Residents' Rights - Deficiency
Investigated complaints identified failures to obtain catheter removal orders and to administer and document medications, resulting in a hospital transfer and medication documentation issues.
410 IAC 16.2-5-5.1(f)Food Service Sanitation - Deficiency
15 Oct 2024Complaint
15 Oct 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies related to the specified complaints after review. Compliance with the applicable regulation was confirmed.
17 Sept 2024Complaint
17 Sept 2024Complaint
Investigated medication management deficiencies with missed and delayed medications and inadequate assessment of residents' ability to self-administer, including a resident self-administering insulin without proper oversight.
410 IAC 16.2-5-2(e)(1-5)Evaluation - Deficiency
410 IAC 16.2-5-4(e)(1)Health Services - Offense
09 Aug 2024Complaint
09 Aug 2024Complaint
Investigated allegations of abuse and safety lapses, uncovering verbal abuse in dining, incomplete abuse investigations, unsigned service plans, and missing medications with improper narcotics handling.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(w)Residents' Rights - Verbal abuse
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.3(g)(1-6)Administration and Management - Deficiency (g)
Found deficiencies related to resident-to-resident abuse protection and reporting, including inadequate monitoring and failure to report to the state health department.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6)Residents' Rights - Offense
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.3(g)(1-6)Administration and Management - Deficiency
27 Mar 2024Licensure
27 Mar 2024Licensure
Investigated found multiple deficiencies across administration, personnel, infection control, nutrition, and mental health coordination, including missing fire drills, incomplete staff certifications, health screenings, and poor food safety practices.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.3(i)(1-2)Administration and Management - Noncompliance
Found no deficiencies. Compliance with applicable regulations was confirmed.
05 Jun 2023Complaint
05 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies related to the allegations.
12 May 2023Licensure
12 May 2023Licensure
Inspected for resident rights, staffing, and mental health service issues, and found multiple deficiencies including missing postings, inaccessible survey results, lack of First Aid-certified staff on all shifts, and inadequate coordination with mental health providers.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(h)(1-2)Residents' Rights - Posting of mandated offices
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(p)Residents' Rights - Access to survey results
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(b)Personnel - First Aid Certification on duty
410 IAC 16.2-5-11.1(g)(1-2)Mental Health Services - Coordination of service plans with provider
03 May 2023Revisit
03 May 2023Revisit
Found no deficiencies during a post-survey revisit addressing a prior complaint.
29 Mar 2023Complaint
29 Mar 2023Complaint
Found a resident did not promptly receive mail because packages were withheld for hoarding concerns, and chicken was served undercooked, posing a potential health risk to residents.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(aa)(1-2)Privacy in written communications
410 IAC 16.2-5-12(a)Infection Control
24 Mar 2023Complaint
24 Mar 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies related to the complaint.
10 Mar 2023Complaint
10 Mar 2023Complaint
Investigated complaints found that a staff member did not respond appropriately to a resident's fall and another resident was subjected to verbal abuse by a staff member.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(v)(1-6)Residents' Rights - Offense
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(w)Residents' Rights - Deficiency
02 Feb 2023Complaint
02 Feb 2023Complaint
Investigations of resident grievances were not properly conducted or documented, and several newly hired staff lacked job-specific orientation and TB health screenings.
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.2(n)Residents' Rights - Grievance Investigation/Response
410 IAC 16.2-5-1.4(f)(1-4)Health Screens (Tuberculosis) for Employees
28 Oct 2022Complaint
28 Oct 2022Complaint
Investigated complaints found deficiencies in insulin administration practices by staff lacking proper qualifications and incomplete admission assessments for new residents.
Concluded compliance with applicable regulations after investigating complaints.
02 Aug 2022Complaint
02 Aug 2022Complaint
Investigated two complaints and found no deficiencies. Determined compliance with applicable regulations.
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