Solarbron Family-first Senior Living sits on 64 acres of landscaped land in Evansville, Indiana, just south of West Lloyd Expressway on McDowell Road, and you can spot its red-brick buildings surrounded by rolling hills, woodlands, and stocked fishing ponds, with wildlife all around, and the place has become a familiar landmark over the years. The name comes from founders Sol and Arlene Bronstein, and you'll see a lot of art pieces around the campus, over 240 of them, each chosen for the community. The community offers five levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Care, so seniors have choices depending on their needs, and there's a waitlist for some options like independent living, memory care, and two-bedroom assisted living. Units range from companion suites and memory care studios up to private and two-bedroom apartments, all with a kitchenette with a microwave and a small fridge, and every apartment has cable TV and all utilities except the telephone.
Around-the-clock nursing care is always available, and licensed staff like RN's, LPN's, QMA's, CNA's, and social workers get monthly training, with a Medical Director overseeing health care for everyone. They tailor care plans for each resident, covering medication help, wellness checks, help with bathing, dressing, walking, and anything else that's needed day-to-day, and the community offers support for memory care with brain-challenging activities and a safe, secure area for people facing Alzheimer's or dementia. Seniors who want to maintain their independence find plenty to do because the place has a game room, fitness center, walking paths, yoga and exercise classes, happy hours, arts and crafts sessions, "To the Pointe" classes, a communal chapel (with services on and off campus), and a library and reading lounge, which all encourage people to get out and meet their neighbors. Apartment, community, and grounds maintenance are included, along with weekly housekeeping and laundry, and there's an emergency call system in every unit.
Seniors can bring their pets, after review, because pets are allowed, and the community tries to make meals social and varied, serving three restaurant-style meals each day in a dining room that has the option for guest meals at an extra charge. There's transportation within 16 miles of campus for doctor visits and outings, plus unscheduled rides and offsite activities, and activities include social, cultural, and educational programs, along with health and wellness programs, devotional services, and support groups-plus there's a beauty salon/barber on site. In addition, the health clinic offers vaccinations like COVID-19 and flu shots, and the nursing team has support from therapists, dietitians, social workers, podiatrists, dentists, and doctors. Short-term stays and respite care are available. Special care coordination happens through family conferences within 48 hours of arrival and quarterly updates. There is a process to handle any concerns, with a grievance officer and clinical team available for complaints.
Solarbron Family-first Senior Living keeps a steady focus on the family-first approach, privacy, safety, and building a sense of community, and everything's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so someone's always there to help. The grounds, amenities, and different care levels provide a setting where seniors can find support, activities, and medical help when needed, while still making time for walks outside, fishing at the pond, or relaxing in their apartment. The facility gets a 3.4 out of 5 rating from 22 reviews, and all the details about their services, amenities, and how the community works are on their website, solarbron.org.
