Albertine Home

    1501 Hoffman St, Hammond, IN, 46327
    4.5 · 11 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Loving staff, spotless home, caring

    I'm so glad my loved one is here - the sisters and staff are loving, attentive, and dedicated; the home is always spotless and beautifully decorated, with a warm Christian atmosphere and delicious home-cooked meals. I highly recommend this special, caring place.

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    4.45 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.4
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Welcoming and friendly staff
    • Kind and caring caregivers
    • Dedicated and attentive staff
    • Very clean facility
    • Beautiful decorations and atmosphere
    • Loving, heart-touching care
    • Christian environment with involvement from sisters
    • Good, home-cooked meals and delicious lunches
    • Optimal and high-quality resident care
    • Residents are friendly and helpful
    • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers
    • Exceptional, special-home feeling

    Cons

    • Occasional reports of poor service
    • Instances of rude or unprofessional staff behavior
    • At least one report of difficulty contacting the person in charge
    • Minor inconsistency in staff professionalism

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with the vast majority of comments emphasizing compassionate, loving care and a warm, home-like environment. Reviewers repeatedly describe Albertine Home as a special or exceptional place where residents are treated with affection and respect. The consistent use of words such as "loving," "heart touching," "very good," and "highly recommend" indicates broad satisfaction among residents and visitors. Multiple reviewers singled out the facility as clean and well kept, contributing to an overall impression of a well-managed residential home.

    Care quality emerges as one of the clearest strengths. Reviewers commonly describe caregivers as kind, caring, dedicated, and attentive, and some specifically state that residents receive "optimal care." The language used suggests staff go beyond basic tasks to provide emotionally supportive and personalized attention. Several reviews highlight that residents are "loved by the sisters," pointing to both attentive caregiving and a familial, faith-based touch in the care approach.

    Staffing and interpersonal interactions receive largely positive marks: staff are characterized as welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Multiple mentions of "attentive staff," "welcoming staff," and "staff helpful" indicate strong day-to-day responsiveness. There is also a clear sense of a supportive social environment — residents themselves are described as nice, friendly, and helpful, which contributes to a pleasant community dynamic.

    Facilities and atmosphere are another frequently praised area. Reviewers note that the home is "always clean," with "beautiful decorations" and a "nice atmosphere." The presence of a Christian environment and involvement of the sisters are mentioned explicitly, suggesting that faith-based values and spiritual care are meaningful to many reviewers and are integrated into the home's culture.

    Dining receives positive, specific praise: reviewers call the food good, home-cooked, and delicious, with "wonderful meals" and a "delicious lunch" singled out. Positive comments about meals reinforce the impression of attentive, homelike daily living services beyond clinical care.

    Despite overwhelmingly positive feedback, there are a small number of noteworthy concerns. A few reviews report poor service, rude or unprofessional staff behavior, and at least one instance where a reviewer was unable to reach the person in charge. These comments appear to be the exception rather than the norm, but they are important flags: they point to occasional lapses in professionalism or communication that management should address to maintain consistency. The phrasing suggests isolated incidents rather than systemic issues, but follow-up would be prudent to ensure these are handled.

    In summary, Albertine Home appears to provide a high level of compassionate, faith-informed residential care in a clean, warmly decorated setting with good food and an amiable resident community. The dominant themes are dedicated and kind staff, a loving atmosphere, and strong recommendations from reviewers. Management should note the rare negative reports — particularly regarding staff professionalism and accessibility of leadership — and investigate these instances to preserve the generally excellent reputation and ensure consistent service across all interactions.

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    About Albertine Home

    Albertine Home sits over in Hammond, Indiana, and it's operated by the Congregation of Albertine Sisters Serving the Poor CSAPI, so you're going to find a strong Catholic presence with daily Mass, devotional activities, and a caring focus on serving the poor. People who live there can choose from studio, single room, or two-bedroom apartments, and some choose to own or rent senior apartments, which can be a good fit if they want a mix of independence and some help when needed. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, and memory care services are designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia so the place puts safety and routines first, especially since it's got sprinkler systems and wheelchair accessible bathrooms and showers.

    Residents get three meals a day made with good ingredients, plus a dining room to gather. There's onsite maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services, and kitchens or kitchenettes are in the rooms. There's cable TV, wifi, washers and dryers available, and common rooms for games, activities, and visiting with friends. Guests and residents have parking and there's easy access to public transport. The place has a fitness center, salon and barbershop, and wellness and health programs, along with social activities, arts and crafts, and educational programs to help residents stay busy and connected. Residents can join a community of prayer and take part in spiritual life, and the staff gives personal care when it's needed, helping folks with bathing, dressing, medication, and walking or using wheelchairs. When seniors prefer to stay in their own homes, home care services by trained aides help with non-medical tasks and companionship.

    There is skilled nursing staff onsite, so residents who need more attention can get it quickly. Staff and personal care assistants give support with daily activities and make sure safety and tidiness get close attention, with handrails, emergency features, and cleaning done regularly. Most folks describe Albertine Home as comfortable and home-like, the kind of place where residents can build close connections with their caregivers and neighbors, and with a 4.3 rating from 9 reviews, people seem to appreciate the environment and community. Tours are available if someone wants to see how things run, and people get a full calendar of activities, so no one feels bored or left out if they want to join in. The rent covers meals and services like laundry and cleaning, and the place welcomes those looking for anything from independent living to extra help from assisted living and memory care, always working to keep everyone as safe and independent as possible.

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