Our History

We have come a long way since 1990, when D.L.R. Investment Inc. purchased the 70 year old nursing facility on Carr St. in Milan. Soon after the purchase, community support for the new local ownership encouraged the Board of Directors to begin plans to replace the 70-year-old facility with a state of the art retirement community.

Our Philosophy

“Ripley Crossing mission is to provide older adults in rural Southeastern Indiana quality housing, relief from social isolation and access to a continuum of health care services.” (from Ripley Crossing Initial Disclosure Statement)

We believe that people living at Ripley Crossing should have access to life at its fullest.

We often hear that people can once again enjoy a vital life that, prior to moving here, was no longer available to them because of disability.  We want all generations to be happy and comfortable at Ripley Crossing. 

We foster sociability through the design of our building, grounds and programs.  We encourage residents and visitors to access the outdoors.  We have covered porches and an extensive walkway that snakes through the grounds, permitting long wheelchair walks.  Visitors may bring pets so long as we have proof of vaccinations. People may access all areas of the building so that indoor walks may feature varied experiences.  Three of the living areas have kitchens that residents and visitors may use.  Folks reserve the community room for all types of gatherings, from wedding anniversaries to holiday celebrations.

“Ripley Crossing mission is to provide older adults in rural Southeastern Indiana quality housing, relief from social isolation and access to a continuum of health care services.”

Our Staff

Ripley Crossing recognizes that the residents of Ripley Crossing and their families value compassionate, knowledgeable staff members and excellent quality of care. To accomplish this, management makes every effort to attain consistency in the care-giving staff. Read more: Our Staff

Our Board

We're pleased to introduce our Board of Directors to you!

They represent many years of experience in the "senior living" community... and have a strong vision for the future.  All are active members of their communities and take pride in Ripley Crossing employees and their accomplishments.

• Mr. Jim Deaton - of Dillsboro, retired naval officer and President of the Ross Foundation.
• Mr. Tom DeVille - of nearby Aurora, Board President and president and owner of DeVille Pharmacies.
• Mr. Allen Goodman - of nearby Bright, a director with extensive experience in business management and past and current experience as a Health Facility Administrator
• Mr. John Race - of nearby Bear Branch, worked for nearly twenty years as a Health Facility Administrator and is now a CPA.
• Mr. Dellas Ross - of Dillsboro who started as Health Facility Administrator in 1965 and has over the years owned Rising Sun Care Center, Dillsboro Manor and Ross Manor.
• Mr. Glen Weatherford - of nearby Aurora who has 26 years experience as an independent, self employed insurance agent.

Visit Us

We're located in Milan, IN - just a short drive south west of Cincinnati.

Details:

1200 Whitlatch Way, Milan, Indiana 47031
(812) 654-2231 | (812) 654-2240 (fax)

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From:

• Indianapolis, IN
• Cincinnati, OH
• Louisville, KY