Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sits in Waldron, Indiana, and offers a mix of care options for older adults, which means residents who need nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, home care, respite care, continuing care, adult day services, home health care, and hospice can find support here, whether they're looking for short-term rehab or long-term care. The center has 71 certified beds and usually serves around 46 residents daily, and as a skilled nursing facility, it takes care of people needing different levels of medical help, with nurses, therapists, and other dedicated staff on duty. Residents get access to diabetic care, medication management, mental health services, therapists for rehabilitation, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy. Specialized programs like Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Stroke Recovery, a Discharge Concierge, and secure Memory Care are available, with a secured unit for dementia or Alzheimer's support.
The rooms have WiFi, and there are shared lounges and fitness areas inside, plus enclosed outdoor spaces for fresh air and safe walks. Meals are served in a communal dining space, and staff provide cleaning and maintenance. Visitors can come during flexible hours, and transportation services-including parking-are available for residents and guests. The center organizes field trips, entertainment programs, spiritual activities, and special themed events throughout the year, such as Easter egg hunts, Halloween trunk-or-treats, holiday light displays, and community coat drives, along with heart health awareness days like "Don't Go Bacon My Heart" and "You Make My Heart Pop."
While the center tries to create a home-like environment, it's important to know it has had deficiencies, including not always having enough food service personnel, not consistently meeting food safety standards, and having issues with nursing and physician staffing. It has had two infection-related deficiencies and a total of 42 citations on past inspection reports, plus a nurse turnover rate above the state average. Despite these problems, Waldron Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center remains part of the local community, emphasizes genuine hometown care, welcomes new admissions, and offers virtual tours. The facility's ownership includes William Pierce, Robert Levin, Covenant Care Waldron Home, LLC, and Covenant Care California, LLC, with management in place since 2014, and it works in affiliation with Castle Healthcare. The center operates as a for-profit facility and tries to support residents with a range of health, community, and social programs.
