Entrance 1A - Aspen Trace

    3154 S State Rd 135, Greenwood, IN, 46143
    3.8 · 44 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Attractive facility, inconsistent medical care

    I'm torn. The building is beautiful and brand-new with spacious, apartment-style rooms, lots of amenities (in-room fridges/microwaves, Keurig, theater, activities, pet visits) and many genuinely caring, responsive staff who made my family feel welcome. However, care was inconsistent - frequent staffing shortages, slow call-button response, missed meds, spotty/unfinished PT/OT, hygiene lapses, safety incidents (oxygen issues, dropped patient, hospital transfers) and poor communication from management. Food and dining service ranged from very good to appalling, and billing/coordination problems added stress. If you need reliable medical supervision (stroke, complex care) I would be cautious; for fairly independent, social residents it can be a lovely place.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • 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

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.75 · 44 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.1
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Attractive, brand-new and well-kept facility appearance
    • Spacious, apartment-like rooms with natural light
    • Private rehab rooms available
    • Large bathrooms and accessible walk-in showers
    • In-room amenities (fridge, microwave, Keurig, cable TV, Wi‑Fi)
    • Two-bedroom/kitchenette units and washer/dryer options
    • Dog-friendly visits with vaccination requirements
    • Hotel-like atmosphere and tasteful décor
    • Attentive, friendly and compassionate CNAs and aides
    • Helpful and professional intake/front-office staff
    • Attentive and accommodating maintenance staff
    • Many reviewers described caring, genuine staff members
    • Occasional above-and-beyond individual caregivers (named staff praised)
    • Good or excellent physical and occupational therapy (in many reports)
    • Rehabilitation programs with twice-daily PT/OT reported by some
    • Restaurant-style dining room and pleasant dining hall (some reports)
    • Some reviewers praised meals as delicious and made-from-scratch
    • Breakfast in-room and flexible meal service reported
    • Good social atmosphere and opportunities for socialization
    • Wide variety of activities when available (bingo, card games, tea, church, library, puzzles, card making)
    • Active programming such as ladies’ events, birthday parties and outings (when running)
    • Theater, activity room, chapel and library amenities
    • Security and safe environment noted by multiple reviewers
    • Quick issue resolution and responsive business/administrative office (some reports)
    • Transparent and convenient billing experiences for some families
    • Smooth transitions and socialization for residents coming from other facilities
    • Positive experiences with certain nursing/therapy staff who are professional and kind
    • Well-kept grounds and pleasant common areas
    • Options for longer-term care and waitlist available

    Cons

    • Repeated reports of appalling or negligent medical care
    • Oxygen equipment mismanagement (not plugged in or ran out)
    • Bathing often skipped or delayed; hygiene problems (genital rash reported)
    • Rehabilitation sessions frequently not completed or inconsistent
    • Long waits for call-button response due to staffing shortages
    • Inattentive nurses and poor inter-shift communication
    • Missed or forgotten medications
    • Patient safety incidents including dropped patients and hospital transfers
    • Serious delays in diagnostics and physician response (chest x‑ray, doctor no-shows)
    • Reports of infection, dehydration, UTIs, vomiting/diarrhea and pneumonia concerns
    • Horrible or inconsistent food quality; meals not prepared as ordered
    • Meals sometimes delivered in styrofoam and dining areas closed
    • COVID-related closures limiting access to amenities and activities
    • High staff turnover and chronic understaffing
    • Front desk or staff perceived as unhelpful or inconvenienced
    • Poor cleanliness on occasion (soiled linens, unpleasant stools reported)
    • Billing issues, split bills, overpayment and delayed refunds
    • Coordination problems with external providers (VA coordination delays)
    • Inconsistent therapy quality—some reviewers report poor or bored therapists
    • Perceived poor management and ineffective corporate responses to complaints
    • Short-staffed aides leading to residents being left without assistance (e.g., forced to urinate in pants)
    • Some reports of quick dismissal of private-pay residents' concerns
    • Quarantined or isolated residents not assisted with eating/drinking
    • Safety concerns for higher-acuity patients (stroke patients warned against)
    • Cost/value concerns (example: $4,700/month considered high for care received)
    • Activities and amenities exist but are sometimes inaccessible or not run
    • Mixed and inconsistent experiences across different family accounts
    • Some reviewers advise against using the facility due to safety/neglect

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is highly mixed and polarized: many reviewers praise the facility’s appearance, amenities, and the kindness of individual staff members, while a significant and recurring set of complaints raises serious concerns about safety, basic care, and management. The facility is frequently described as new, attractive, and well-appointed — reviewers commonly note spacious, apartment-like rooms with natural light, large bathrooms, in-room fridges and microwaves, and community amenities such as a theater, activity room, library, chapel and restaurant-style dining. For many families the initial intake experience, front-office staff and maintenance team were exemplary, and several reviewers specifically highlighted compassionate CNAs, attentive therapists, and individual caregivers who went “above and beyond.” When clinical and therapy services are delivered well, reviewers report strong rehabilitation outcomes, twice-daily PT/OT for some patients, and a positive social atmosphere with many activities (bingo, tea, church services, card games, puzzles). Security, housekeeping and some aspects of administrative work (billing, VA coordination) were reported positively in several accounts.

    However, a substantial portion of reviews cite urgent care-quality and safety issues that cannot be overlooked. Multiple reviewers reported negligent medical situations including missed medications, delayed or absent physician response, failures in basic hygiene (skipping baths leading to rashes), oxygen equipment not being plugged in or running out, and delays in diagnostic testing. There are specific, serious complaints of patient-safety incidents (a dropped patient, hospital transfers, and at least one report of a patient death after transfer) and reports of infections, UTIs, dehydration and other complications that reviewers link to lapses in care. Call-button response times are repeatedly criticized; understaffing and high turnover are frequent contextual explanations for missed care, long waits, and perceived indifference from some nursing staff. Several reviewers explicitly warned against entrusting high-acuity patients (for example, stroke patients) to the facility.

    Dining and food service polarize opinion: some families and residents praise home-cooked meals and an appealing dining room, while many others describe “horrific” food, meals not prepared as ordered, frequent kitchen staff changes, and delivery of meals in styrofoam with poor service. COVID-era restrictions also created a split experience — numerous amenities and group activities existed on paper but were inaccessible or curtailed due to quarantine measures, leaving some residents isolated and families frustrated. Activities and social programming are appreciated when available; reviewers who experienced regular programming report a lively community and good opportunities for socialization.

    Management, communications and operational consistency emerge as recurring themes. Several reviews praise individual managers, the intake process, and prompt maintenance staff, while others describe disorganized management, ineffective corporate responses to complaints, billing disputes, and slow or unsatisfactory handling of family concerns. Therapy quality and responsiveness appear inconsistent: some families report “phenomenal” rehab staff and measurable progress, yet others describe bored therapists, wasted sessions, and lack of therapeutic focus. This variability suggests that experiences differ by unit, shift, or staffing period rather than being uniformly positive or negative.

    What stands out is the facility’s high variability: many reviewers commend the physical environment and single out staff members who provide excellent and compassionate care, but an equally strong set of accounts describes unacceptable lapses in basic clinical care and safety. For families considering this facility, the pattern suggests asking targeted questions and verifying current conditions: inquire about staffing ratios (especially on nights and weekends), protocols for oxygen and medication administration, call-button response times, infection-control practices, the kitchen staffing stability and sample meal service, and how management handles complaints and clinical escalation. When possible, observe meal service, tour occupied units, speak with nursing leadership about recent incidents and corrective actions, and request references from current residents’ families. Given the severe nature of some reported incidents (missed medications, oxygen mismanagement, falls/drops, infections), families with higher-acuity needs should exercise heightened caution and seek clear, documented assurances about clinical staffing and emergency procedures before deciding.

    In short: the facility offers attractive accommodations and has many staff members and programs that residents and families love, but there are repeated, serious reports of clinical neglect, inconsistent therapy and care delivery, food-service problems, and management shortcomings. Experiences are highly uneven; potential residents and families should do an in-person, focused evaluation of care practices and staffing and get explicit answers on safety-critical protocols before committing.

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    About Entrance 1A - Aspen Trace

    Entrance 1A - Aspen Trace offers several levels of care for seniors, so folks can choose what fits their needs, and the place really tries to cover all the basics and then some, with independent living for active adults, assisted living for those needing a hand with daily things like bathing and dressing, memory care especially designed for people with conditions like Alzheimer's, skilled nursing for round-the-clock care, and even short-term rehab and respite options if the main caregiver needs a break. The facility has a family-first approach, meaning staff aim for compassionate attention every day, and folks can stay as their needs change without having to move out, which helps people feel settled. There are communal lounges and living rooms for visits, the Civic Hall for activities, Bargers Library, the Heartland Theater, The Junction community center, and The Colonnade for private dining gatherings, all meant to give residents places to socialize or spend time quietly. Meals are chef-prepared, and the dining room has a bistro restaurant-style look, with focus on nutrition and quality. The apartments and suites come with things like beds, chairs, cable TV, microwaves, and showers with seats for safety, and residents have WiFi and high-speed internet in their rooms. The therapy gym's there for rehab, and round-the-clock licensed nurses provide skilled nursing care along with wound care when needed. The community provides adult day services, hospice care, home health care that's Medicare-certified, and transportation when folks need to get to appointments. Staff make care plans after learning each person's particular needs, and the place tries to create a comfortable setting with pastel colors and a welcoming spirit. For memory care, there's a focus on safety and routines to help reduce confusion, and memory support activities are part of life there. Amenities like a beauty salon, outdoor courtyards, pool table area, movie room, and family rooms are available, so people can pick what they enjoy. There's even a dialysis service and companion care if that's needed. Overall, Entrance 1A - Aspen Trace provides a range of care and living options in one location, with staff and services to match the changing needs of seniors, and strives to make sure folks can feel at home and cared for as the years go by.

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