Rathbone Home sits in a three-story mansion built in 1905 in the Classical Revival style, named for banker George Rathbone, and you'll see the old grandeur in the original hardwood floors, grand staircases, and crystal chandeliers all throughout, with remodeled areas that still hold onto that historic touch, but inside you find modern features like smart apartments with keyless entry, smart thermostats, built-in Alexas, and fast fiber internet by Wow, which makes it the first of its kind in Evansville, and the kitchens have Silestone counters and there are walk-in closets in the two-bedroom units. You get a choice of 1- or 2-bedroom rental units, even some for short-term use, and there's a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, a laundromat, piano room, library, dining room, and a big landscaped courtyard, plus there are indoor and outdoor common spaces created for relaxing or spending time with others. It's in the trendy Haynie's Corner Arts District where local artists, wine tastings, and festivals are happening, and you can walk to restaurants, bars, shops, public library, the Ford Center, Civic Center, and you're only minutes away from Main Street, the medical school, hotels, and the walking and biking trail by the Ohio River. Rathbone Home plans to add a restaurant, wine-bar, and an event space in the building too.
The staff always tries to be friendly and caring, the meals are home-cooked and you get complimentary transportation for appointments and outings, and if you want, there's always something on the activity calendar-people use both on-site and off-site events to stay active and socialize. Rathbone Home has served as a retirement spot since 1905-with a few years as apartments for young professionals-and has hosted many well-to-do residents, always focusing on quality of life, neighborly connections, and making sure everyone feels welcome and cared for.
There's independent living and assisted living, and they tailor support to what each person needs, including non-ambulatory care, memory care, diabetic care, medication management, incontinence services, and healthcare support with staff and extra services on hand when necessary. The common spaces look beautiful, and the mansion keeps a home-like feeling with modern upgrades, upscale apartment features, and cultural spaces planned for art and community gatherings, so people get both comfort and connection in a place that feels a bit historic but acts very modern.
