Parkview Care Center sits just outside Evansville, Indiana, and people from nearby areas go there when they need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services in a familiar place with friendly faces and private rooms, which helps a lot if someone's recovering from surgery or needs help for a longer time, and they do have 24-hour skilled nursing care, along with teams of nurse practitioners and in-house therapists who track how residents are doing and adjust care plans as needed so no one's left behind. They pay special attention to helping people go back home safely after a skilled nursing stay, and it's clear they've put effort into making those transitions easier, which can be a big worry for families, and they work with other local post-acute facilities on a joint quality initiative that keeps everyone's health a top priority. Folks can find specialized care too, like wound management, IV therapy, oxygen treatments, inpatient and outpatient rehab, fall and infection management, and speech therapy, all supported by staff who help with daily needs like bathing, grooming, remembering things, and getting around.
You're likely to find people enjoying the dining room, where cooks serve nutritious and tasty meals with attention to detail; breakfast and lunch get special care, and the place does try for a fine dining feel so residents can enjoy their meals in a nice setting, and if someone likes beauty treatments or needs a haircut, there's a salon and barber shop on-site, which is handy and keeps people feeling good about themselves. The grounds have open, landscaped areas where family or residents can visit pets or just get some sun, and the Center is unique in Evansville since it's the only Eden Alternative Home, which means residents get to live with pets like cats, dogs, and birds, and there are plants and a home-like feel that can make the days brighter, plus the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed with shared spaces big enough for family visits or resident gatherings.
There's a fitness and wellness program, and if someone's looking for things to do, the activity director always has something going on, whether it's birthday parties, grill-outs with staff, games, hobbies, or community events, and residents can go on shopping trips or get transport to appointments. Safety stays at the front of everyone's mind, so there are call lights in bedrooms and bathrooms, fire systems, and 24-hour security, and the staff manage medicines and help with mobility or redirection as needed. Residents and families are part of councils that meet to discuss how things are going, and the home holds spiritual and religious activities for anyone who wants them, so nobody feels left out, and therapists-like those in occupational, physical, and speech-work daily on care plans shaped to suit each person's health and comfort.
Rooms have Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, spaces are cleaned, and meals are handled by a nutrition specialist, so nobody has to worry about the basics, and pets are welcome, which can make a big difference to some folks' sense of comfort and happiness. There's a fax number listed and a Facebook page where people can keep up with what's happening, and if families want to see the place before making a decision, video tours are available. The staff are attentive, caring, and treat residents like family, always aiming to make Parkview Care Center a supportive and independent place for people needing assisted living, long-term support, or simply a safe stop on the way home from the hospital.
