Golden Living Center-Elkhart, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is a skilled nursing facility offering a range of comprehensive care services tailored to meet the needs of its residents. The facility is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, having been a participant since January 18, 2001. It serves 149 current occupants and provides care options that include 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with daily living activities. Residents have access to various types of care, including IV therapies, dental care, wound care, stroke care, vision and hearing care, and pain management. Specialized services such as cardiac care, podiatry, diabetes care, dialysis, hospice, and memory care are also available, along with medication management to cater to complex medical needs.
Golden Living Center-Elkhart is equipped to conduct physical, occupational, and speech therapies, serving both residential and outpatient therapy needs. The facility offers resident and family counseling services to provide support and guidance. To cater to personal and spiritual needs, amenities such as a chapel and a barber/beauty salon are available. Despite the broad array of services, reviews of the facility suggest challenges in staff behavior and service quality, with reports indicating issues like alleged fraudulent billing practices, insufficient care, and a lack of adequate assistance for daily tasks. Some feedback highlights positive experiences, suggesting variability in care quality. These insights underscore the importance of prospective residents and their families conducting thorough personal inquiries and visits for the most current understanding of the care environment.
Costs at this community start at $7,712 and range up to $8,213. The average price in the community is $7,962, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,143. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
