Christian Care Retirement Community sits in a quiet neighborhood out in the countryside of Bluffton, Indiana, and the place isn't fancy but gets the job done with a real sense of security and care, especially for folks who need comfort and some company in their later years, and they always keep staff around 24 hours a day so if someone falls or isn't feeling too good there's always help close by. The community works as a not-for-profit, putting all its effort into the residents, and when someone runs out of money, the mission says that nobody gets left behind because they'll find a way to help. They've got all sorts of living setups from one-bedroom apartments in Three Oaks and Patio Pines-those even have a full kitchen and laundry-but also two and three-bedroom villas for folks who want a bit more space, and there's the Sugar Maple Suite which is good if someone needs regular help or home health services, with wheelchair bathrooms and safety features built right in.
Meals come with the stay, so there's a hot plate waiting down at the Acorn Dining Room where people eat together, no mess or hassle about shopping and cooking, and someone else does the cleaning too with linen services, housekeeping, and even personal laundry, so everything's off your mind, while the staff can help people get from a bed to a wheelchair or keep an eye on insulin for diabetes. Folks enjoy things like group activities, exercise in the wellness center, and devotional services right inside the building, plus outings and beautician services on site, and there's always something going on to keep people busy, like little programs for learning or movies for fun. Orchard Care, which is the big nursing building, has 64 beds with semi-private rooms, private bathrooms, and its own heat and air, so there's always comfort, and over in Golden Apple, people who have dementia or Alzheimer's can find a safe, watched-over space with a homey kitchen and a parlor with a fireplace so they might settle in and feel less lost.
The place offers a full range of care: independent living if you can mostly take care of yourself, assisted living for people who need a helping hand now and again, skilled nursing when someone needs more medical care, short-term rehab with a brand new program, and memory care for those who are starting to forget things more often. The staff is made up of licensed nurses and medical helpers who not only keep track of health but treat everyone with kindness and respect-there's a pretty strong sense that dignity matters here. They've even got college tuition scholarships set aside for workers, which makes for happier staff, and that seems to help the residents too. The community has activities and recreation rooms, both indoors and out, so there are always places to gather and pass the time, and the buildings get monitored closely, which is nice if you want some extra peace of mind. Transportation is available if someone needs to get to appointments or go into town. Altogether, the place covers a lot of needs without putting on any airs, and while each building like Patio Pines or Golden Apple adds its own touch, it all works together to help folks live comfortably, safely, and with some real dignity as they age.
