Ivy Trace

    337 W Lincoln St, Danville, IN, 46122
    5.0 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Warm caring staff; home-like living

    I live here and couldn't be happier - the staff are exceptionally warm, caring, knowledgeable and professional, and the level of non-medical care gives me real peace of mind. The 15 spacious apartments, safe bathrooms/showers, warm common rooms, homecooked nourishing meals, peaceful patios with porch swings and regular activities (bingo Saturdays, Sunday church, weekly beautician) make it feel like home. Highly recommended as the best place to live and work - one thing to note: there is no 24/7 RN on site.

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    5.00 · 4 reviews

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    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Spacious apartments
    • Safe bathrooms and showers
    • Warm, inviting common rooms
    • Homecooked, nourishing meals
    • Meals provided
    • Peaceful outdoor patios with porch swings
    • Regular activities (bingo on Saturdays)
    • Weekly church services (Sundays)
    • Weekly beautician services
    • Warm, caring, knowledgeable staff
    • Exceptional level of care
    • Caring and friendly environment
    • Provides peace of mind for residents
    • Small, home-like community (15 apartments)
    • Highly recommended by reviewers
    • Positive workplace atmosphere (best place to work)

    Cons

    • No 24/7 on-site registered nurse
    • Non-medical assisted living (limited clinical care)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize a warm, home-like environment supported by an exceptional staff. The facility is repeatedly described as inviting and comfortable, and reviewers highlight that living at Ivy Trace provides peace of mind. Many comments single out the staff as warm, caring, knowledgeable, alert, and professional; staff performance is characterized as an exceptional level of care that makes residents and families feel comfortable and reassured.

    Facilities and living spaces are frequently praised. Apartments are described as spacious, and bathrooms/showers are specifically called out as safe. Common areas are warm and inviting, and outdoor spaces — including peaceful patios with porch swings — are noted as pleasant places for residents to relax and socialize. The small size of the community (15 apartments) appears to be a defining characteristic: reviewers frame it as a positive contributing to a family-like, personal atmosphere and an intimate level of attention to residents.

    Dining and personal services receive consistent positive mention. Meals are described as homecooked and nourishing, with meals provided as part of the offering. Regular personal-care amenities such as a weekly beautician are highlighted, indicating attention to residents’ grooming and personal needs. Activities and spiritual life are supported through scheduled programming: reviewers mention bingo on Saturdays and church services on Sundays, which contribute to social engagement and routine.

    Staffing and care quality are clear strengths in reviewers’ eyes. Multiple summaries use words like "exceptional" and "highly recommended" to describe both the people who work there and the care delivered. The combination of a small community and attentive staff is linked to a warm, comfortable environment where residents feel looked after. Reviewers also note that the facility is viewed favorably from an employment perspective, describing it as a great place to work, which can be an indirect indicator of staff satisfaction and continuity.

    Notable patterns and concerns center on the clinical scope of the facility. Ivy Trace is described as a non-medical assisted living community; reviewers explicitly note that there is no 24/7 on-site registered nurse. These facts are presented as important limitations for prospective residents with higher medical or nursing needs. While reviewers do not dwell on operational or management problems, the absence of round-the-clock nursing care and the non-medical assisted-living designation are the principal caveats: prospective residents and families should understand that Ivy Trace focuses on supportive, personal care within a small community rather than intensive medical or skilled nursing services.

    In summary, the reviews paint Ivy Trace as a small, well-run, family-oriented assisted living community with strong, attentive staff, comfortable and safe living spaces, good home-style dining, and regular social and spiritual activities. It is highly recommended by reviewers for those seeking a warm, personal assisted-living environment. The main limitations to weigh are its non-medical status and lack of 24/7 on-site RN coverage, which may make it less suitable for individuals with significant medical or nursing-level care needs.

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    About Ivy Trace

    Ivy Trace is a community for seniors aged 55 and over that offers different care options like assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and home care, so folks can get what fits their needs best, whether they're pretty independent or need more support day to day. The facility's got studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom apartments with a basic, comfortable feel-not fancy, because sometimes that's just what people want as they get older. Staff stay awake and are around twenty-four hours a day to help with emergencies, and there's an emergency call system in place, so help's always near if anyone needs it. You'll find home-cooked meals served daily, with room service if you'd rather eat in, and meals are included-which helps keep life simple. For health needs, there's diabetic care for those who can check their own blood sugar and give their own insulin, plus incontinence care for folks who can manage it themselves, and hospice care is also available. Seniors who can live alone but like some help can rely on services like standby support for transferring from beds to wheelchairs, and for people who can't get around themselves, there's extra staff help available. Ivy Trace's small size helps staff give each resident more attention, and families have commented about the caring, friendly, and joyful atmosphere that feels welcoming. Every week there are activities-some to help people stay social, including outings for shopping and lunch, as well as planned activities on-site, devotional services off-site, and a range of indoor spaces where people can gather. Transportation is included at no extra charge, so getting to appointments or trips out isn't a worry. There's a beauty and barber shop on site, and amenities are focused on comfort and helping residents feel at home, with simple, accessible apartments and common areas to meet friends. The staff helps residents with daily routines, like dressing and bathing if needed, and looks after those with mental or physical conditions that need more round-the-clock attention, typical of nursing homes. Ivy Trace has services in English, and they accept VA Aid Assistance for veterans. Community fees and a fee for a second person come with moving in, and the programs adjust to different needs and choices, supporting both active and less active residents. Staff and the environment both encourage independence while still supporting those who need a little or a lot of help to get through the day, and overall, it's the kind of place designed to keep things easy, friendly, and comfortable for folks in their later years.

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