Caroleton Healthcare Center

    2500 Iowa Ave, Connersville, IN, 47331
    4.5 · 10 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring staff, strong clinical care

    I liked the kind, devoted staff, top-notch nursing and strong leadership (Tonya) - communication, staffing and personal attention were excellent in a small, homey setting. However the building needs updates, there's no dine-in option (Meals on Wheels once daily), activities are minimal at times, the hall TV is loud, hearing-aid and roommate issues occurred, and I saw instances of neglect. Overall I'd recommend it for attentive clinical care if you can accept the facility/amenity shortcomings.

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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 space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.50 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Caring, friendly, and devoted staff
    • Exceptional nursing care reported
    • Good staff-to-patient ratios
    • Strong communication between staff and families
    • Effective collaboration between nursing and management
    • Top-notch management and leadership (named leaders praised)
    • Personal attention in a small, homey environment
    • Clean linens and pleasant building smell
    • Food appears appetizing
    • Activities offered (per some reviewers)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent activity programming (reports of little to no activities)
    • No dine-in dining option; Meals on Wheels delivered only once a day
    • Aging facility that needs interior and exterior updates
    • Shared rooms with limited furnishings and space (e.g., four-bedroom with one chair)
    • Loud TVs in halls and common areas
    • Hearing aids not maintained/fixed
    • Instances of apparent neglect (resident left on toilet for extended time)
    • Use of sedation reported as a concern
    • Roommate conflict not always resolved by staff
    • Inconsistent quality across residents/units leading to transfers
    • Not as nice or well-appointed as some alternative facilities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans positive regarding the people who provide care. Multiple reviewers emphasize that the staff are caring, friendly, and devoted; nursing care is described as exceptional in several accounts. Many reviewers highlight good staff-to-patient ratios, strong communication, and a cooperative relationship between nursing and management. Specific leaders are called out by name (Tonya for leadership and Jessie for business-office expertise), which suggests visible, effective management for at least parts of the facility. The facility is also frequently described as small and homey, with personal attention given to residents, clean linens, a pleasant smell in the building, and appetizing-looking food.

    At the same time, there are recurring and significant concerns related to consistency of care and facility amenities. Several reviews describe troubling incidents: a resident left on the toilet for 45 minutes on multiple occasions, hearing aids not being fixed, and at least one report of sedation being used "for her own good." These items point to lapses in some aspects of daily care and attention. There are also reports that roommate conflicts were not resolved and that at least one resident ultimately moved to another facility, indicating that resident placement and interpersonal issues are not always handled effectively. The reviews paint a picture of generally strong clinical and interpersonal care provided by many staff members, but with sporadic, serious failures in routine caregiving and follow-through.

    Facility and environment-related themes are mixed as well. Multiple reviewers appreciate the small, home-like environment, the personal attention, and that the building smells pleasant and linens are clean. Conversely, others describe the facility as "not near as nice," specifically noting that interior and exterior updates are needed. Space constraints and furnishing shortages are a concrete complaint (for example, a four-bedroom room with only one chair and a resident sitting in a chair with limited space). Noise is another frequent concern: loud TVs in the hallways and common areas have been mentioned more than once, which can affect resident comfort, particularly for those with hearing issues.

    Dining and activities are areas of notable inconsistency. On dining, reviewers say there is no dine-in dining option and that Meals on Wheels is delivered once a day; however, food itself is described as looking good. This suggests limited meal-service options and potential restrictions on communal dining rather than problems with food quality. Activity programming receives conflicting reports: some reviews say there are little to no activities and that residents are idle, while other reviews state that activities take place often. This disparity suggests variability in programming between shifts, units, or reporting periods rather than a uniform experience across the facility.

    Taken together, the pattern in these reviews is one of strong, committed staff and effective leadership in many respects, producing high-quality nursing care and good communication for many residents. However, there is also clear evidence of inconsistent implementation of care processes and facility shortcomings that materially affect some residents' day-to-day experience. The most significant red flags from the reviews are the reported incidents of neglect (being left on the toilet), failure to maintain hearing aids, unresolved roommate conflicts, and reports of sedation — each of which warrants attention.

    If management aims to address the concerns raised in these reviews, priorities should include: ensuring consistent standards of daily care (timely toileting assistance, hearing aid maintenance, and appropriate use of medications), clarifying and improving activity scheduling and participation across units and shifts, addressing noise control (TV volumes) in common areas, improving roommate assignment and conflict resolution processes, and investing in interior/exterior updates and adequate room furnishings. The existing strengths — dedicated staff, strong leadership, good communication, and attentive nursing — provide a solid foundation from which to target these operational improvements and reduce variability in resident experience.

    Location

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    About Caroleton Healthcare Center

    Caroleton Healthcare Center, also known as Caroleton Manor, sits at 2500 Iowa Avenue in Connersville, IN, and has 50 beds, so it's a smaller place with a family-like feel where people get skilled nursing and rehabilitation care from staff who try to make everyone feel at home, and the staff speaks English. The center admits people day or night, any day of the week, and gives care for both shorter stays, like after surgery or illness when someone needs to recover before going home, and for those who will stay longer due to needing ongoing help. Caroleton offers services like orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, and wound care, but there's also attention for people with medical issues that are more complex or need special interventions, and they handle physical, occupational, and speech therapy for folks working on their strength or skills after injury or illness. Some folks get hospice and palliative care, while others take part in rehabilitation, or get help with daily needs during long-term stays, and respite care is also provided for those who need a short break from home care. The facility runs therapy and treatment equipment on site, and people can receive ventilator rehabilitation, in-house dialysis, and even substance abuse treatment, plus they try to plan outings to places like restaurants and shopping spots so residents can keep enjoying the outside world. There's pet therapy, social events, weekly ice cream socials, and gatherings around holidays, because Caroleton believes in caring for the mind and heart as well as the body, involving both residents and their families in planning care. Their aim is to help people get back their independence and privacy while making sure they stay safe, comfortable, and as involved in their own care as possible, without feeling like they're just patients, but people with choices about how they live each day.

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