Indiana Masonic Home, also known as Compass Park, is a continuing care retirement community located in Franklin, Indiana. Serving approximately 115 residents, the facility offers a comprehensive continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services. Founded and operated by the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Free and Accepted Masons, Compass Park is open to both Masons and non-Masons. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since January 10, 1996, the community aims to address a wide range of senior care needs while providing resident and family counseling. Recent campus upgrades and expanded wellness programs reflect the facility’s effort to meet evolving expectations in senior living.
Care at Indiana Masonic Home encompasses physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all provided in a dedicated therapy room. Residents have access to onsite vision care, dental care, podiatry, and audiology services, with care delivered by nurses and certified support staff able to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, incontinence, and psychiatric issues. The center offers full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Medication management, ambulatory care, and specialized memory care are also available, along with dedicated support for those requiring help with mental health needs. In addition, residents may utilize a barber/beauty salon and benefit from ongoing wellness and activity programs, fostering social connections through a variety of clubs and community events.
Transportation services are available from Compass Park for both medical appointments and non-medical errands, provided at cost. This transportation facilitates resident access to offsite healthcare providers, social outings, or essential errands, supporting independence and engagement with the larger community.
Resident and family reviews of Compass Park are mixed. Positive remarks often mention a clean environment, engaging daily activities, and friendly staff interactions during tours or visits. Some have expressed confidence in the quality of general care offered to residents, particularly those with lower care needs. However, other reviewers have raised concerns about the facility’s handling of more complex conditions, particularly dementia-related care and hospital transfers. There have also been comments about billing and refund practices following short stays. Overall, experiences and satisfaction appear to vary, reflecting the wide spectrum of resident needs and expectations.
Costs at this community start at $2,375 and range up to $7,297. The average price in the community is $4,836, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,168. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.