Compass Park Indiana Masonic Home

    690 State St, Franklin, IN, 46131
    3.4 · 11 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Bright campus understaffing affects care

    I love the campus - bright, renovated buildings, pretty courtyard and chapel, lots of activities, outings and housing options, and many staff were friendly and helpful. That said, I saw serious problems: chronic understaffing, heavy use of agency hires, poor staff-to-resident ratios, ineffective call lights and aides hiding beepers so residents called out for help. Rooms are very small and drab with cheap finishes, grooming and basic care were sometimes neglected, and there were safety incidents. Food was hit-or-miss - cafeteria service was clean and pleasant but I also encountered cold or undercooked meals in styrofoam. Overall it felt promising and affordable but I'd be cautious and inspect care/staffing closely before committing.

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    3.36 · 11 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.9
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.8
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • beautiful, well-kept campus and grounds
    • clean, inviting facility and interiors
    • large, pretty chapel
    • new and renovated buildings
    • attentive, friendly and compassionate staff
    • staff who know residents by name
    • family atmosphere
    • many activities, group outings and trips
    • on-site medical facility and rehab services
    • multiple housing options (SNF, dementia care, assisted living)
    • rehab progress with potential for discharge home
    • daily communication with families
    • dietary accommodations (including gluten-free options)
    • courtyard and bistro areas
    • cafeteria service noted as good by some reviewers
    • affordable compared to other facilities
    • overall cleanliness and home-like smell reported by several reviewers

    Cons

    • very small resident rooms
    • rooms described as drab, depressing or barely furnished
    • bare or old hard flooring and no carpeting
    • cheap, ill-fitting curtains and plain white walls
    • inconsistent food quality (undercooked meat, cold vegetables, cold meals)
    • use of styrofoam containers and cheap plastic utensils reported
    • reports of poor staffing and low care ratios
    • frequent use of agency-hire staff and staffing instability
    • apparent lack of medical staff at times
    • grooming neglect (unbrushed hair, need for shaving)
    • patients observed in hallways partially dressed
    • ineffective call lights and delayed or absent responses
    • allegations of rough treatment and aides hiding/beepers
    • safety incidents in some areas (multiple lacerations; several broken bones)
    • not consistently suitable for memory care according to some reviewers
    • office/administrative areas perceived as cleaner or better decorated than patient living areas
    • inconsistent management/run-of-facility complaints from some reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans positive on campus aesthetics, communal life, and certain aspects of staff behavior, while showing significant and recurring concerns about room conditions, food consistency, staffing reliability, resident grooming and safety in parts of the facility.

    Facility and campus: Many reviewers consistently praise the campus itself — it's described as beautiful, well-kept, with large open spaces, renovated buildings, a courtyard, bistro and a large pretty chapel. Exterior grounds and interior common areas are frequently called clean and inviting. Multiple campus areas (short-term rehab/SNF, assisted living, dementia care) allow different service levels. However, a strong counterpoint is that resident rooms are repeatedly described as very small, drab and minimally furnished, with bare or old hard flooring (no carpeting), cheap ill-fitting curtains and plain white walls. Several reviewers contrast the attractive office or administrative spaces with patient living areas, indicating that common/administrative spaces appear better maintained or decorated than the rooms where residents actually live.

    Staff, care quality and safety: Reviews about staff and care are polarized. Many accounts praise attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate staff who know residents by name, provide daily communication to families, and deliver outstanding, home-like care in some units. Rehabilitation services and on-site medical facilities are cited positively, with some residents making measurable progress toward discharge. On the other hand, a substantial number of reviews report serious staffing problems: poor staffing ratios, heavy use of agency staff, aides avoiding call lights or hiding, ineffective call systems, and delayed or absent responses to resident needs. Some reviews allege grooming neglect (unbrushed hair, needed shaves), patients left partially dressed in hallways, and even rough treatment. There are also reports of safety incidents in certain areas, including multiple lacerations and several broken bones, and specific cautionary notes that the community may not be suitable for some memory-care residents. Given this split, care quality appears to vary significantly by unit, shift, or staffing levels, and these inconsistencies are among the most important themes emerging from the reviews.

    Dining and dietary service: Dining impressions are mixed. Several reviewers praise the cafeteria service, describe food as amazing, and note that dietary accommodations (including gluten-free options and special cakes) are provided. Conversely, others report poor meal quality: undercooked, rubbery chicken, cold vegetables and cold food overall, and the use of styrofoam containers and cheap plastic utensils on occasion. This variability suggests inconsistent food-service execution across meals, units, or time periods.

    Activities, social life and rehabilitation: The community receives consistent positive marks for programming. Reviewers list many activities, cards, hair and nail services, group outings, and trips. Residents and families report a warm, family-like atmosphere and multiple opportunities for engagement. Rehabilitation services are highlighted as effective in some cases, with progress leading to home discharge for certain residents.

    Management and operational concerns: Several reviews raise concerns about facility management and operational consistency. Praises for professional, kind administrative staff exist, but other reviews describe the facility as poorly run in places, citing staffing instability, heavy reliance on agency hires, and differences in how well different areas are maintained. The recurrent contrast between well-kept public/office areas and less appealing patient rooms suggests uneven prioritization or resource allocation.

    Recommendations for prospective residents and families: The pattern across reviews is that this community offers many strengths — attractive campus, engaging activities, compassionate staff in many areas, on-site rehab and medical services, and relative affordability — but also has notable shortcomings that can affect resident safety and daily comfort, especially in certain units or on some shifts. Prospective residents and families should schedule a tour that includes the specific unit they would live in, ask about staffing ratios and use of agency staff on the relevant shifts, observe dining service during a meal, test call bell responsiveness, request recent incident or quality metrics (falls, injuries, staffing turnover), and verify how personal room furnishings or modifications are handled. If memory care is a need, probe specifically about relevant incidents and supervision practices. These targeted questions will help determine whether the strengths (campus, programming, pockets of excellent care) outweigh the reported inconsistencies and safety concerns for a given applicant.

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    About Compass Park Indiana Masonic Home

    Compass Park Indiana Masonic Home sits on 320 acres of park-like grounds, which gives people plenty of room to enjoy lighted walking trails, a putting green, a greenhouse, and a stocked fishing pond, with the main center marked by a clock tower and fountain. The community has served more than 9,000 people since 1915 and was set up by the Freemasons, keeping traditions about care and kindness for Indiana adults who are 55 or older, whether they are Masonic members, family, or others who need a safe place. People live in cottages, duplexes, garden homes, or apartments, and the independent living options try to fit a variety of lifestyle needs and budgets, with neighborhoods like North Village, South Village, Young's Creek, Ball Brothers & Main Building, and Freemason Apartments, and there are also guest suites and storage units for extra convenience.

    Many social groups, clubs, devotionals, and outings bring people together, and common rooms plus two chapels and a library with a computer lab mean neighbors can catch up, pray together, or read quietly indoors. The Wellness Center and swimming pool sit inside the Community and Event Center, which also offers space for meetings, reunions, weddings, and fundraisers of all kinds, and the on-site fitness center helps residents stay healthy, while the beauty salon/barbershop keeps everyone looking neat, and the greenhouse and outdoor dining areas offer somewhere relaxing for residents and visitors to enjoy. The Discovery Center provides childcare, adding another layer for multi-generational families or visitors.

    Dining choices include The Archway Dining Room, Bistro, and private or outdoor dining rooms, aiming to fit needs like vegetarian, gluten-free, no-sugar, or low-sodium meals, and the menus adjust as needed. Housekeeping and laundry services are available if residents want them, plus home maintenance, snow removal, water softener service, and utilities are included in many plans, making day-to-day living simpler. Those who need help managing medications, dealing with diabetes, or who want in-home health visits can use the Home Health service, which also takes care of non-ambulatory, high acuity, and incontinence needs.

    Those with Alzheimer's or other memory issues can get specialized memory care, while the Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides long-term care, hospice, rehab, and palliative support, plus on-site podiatry, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and laboratory services, so residents don't have to travel for basic medical care. There are also respite or short-term stays for those who need a place to recover, and a transitional care unit with over ten beds helps with moving from the hospital back home.

    There's always something happening, between off-site trips, devotional services on or off campus, and opportunities for fishing, gardening, or relaxing outside. Security staff and an emergency call system keep things safe, and covered parking, transportation services, and a shuttle help people get around or visit family. Those using the Fraternal Plan, where all assets and income are turned over, find unique support thanks to the facility's tie to the Indiana Masonic Home organization, and the staff strives to help with planning and navigating the choices for living arrangements and payment options.

    Compass Park puts a focus on belonging, guided by traditions of love, relief, and truth, and while it's proud of its history, it mostly tries to make daily life comfortable, supportive, and connected for older adults at all stages, whether someone wants retirement living, assisted living, skilled care, or just a good spot to connect with others.

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