Hickory Creek at Rochester

Hickory Creek at Rochester sits in Rochester, Indiana, and has been serving local families since 1969; the place runs 24 hours a day, so staff are always around to help, and everyone there-from the doctors and nurses down to the social workers-really tries hard to make the community feel safe and comfortable, especially for people who need help with everyday tasks or deals with serious illness, and you'll notice the building is wheelchair accessible, tidy, and well kept, with working air conditioning and plenty of parking. There's a secure, home-like feel throughout, and restrooms are always close by and clean, which helps people get around a little easier. The care covers a wide range, including skilled nursing, memory care in dedicated Memory Care Apartments, and assisted living apartments that fit what each person might need, plus short-term rehab in the Road to Recovery program, where the care team makes a plan to help people recover from hospital stays. Life there isn't only about health care; you'll see residents gathering for balloon tennis or other social activities, which helps build friendships and makes the days a little brighter. The staff knows what they're doing, and many live out a calling to serve and stay with folks like part of the family, especially for people in hospice or those who need palliative care, with a focus on comfort and relieving pain at the end of life. Everyday health is important too, so you'll see programs for movement and exercise-including holistic wellness and aerobic conditioning-to keep people active. Therapy happens on site for both residents and folks coming in for outpatient care, and there are special programs for wound care, fall prevention, and helping people manage wheelchairs or learn to walk again. Respite care gives family caregivers a break for a short time, and long-term care helps those who aren't able to manage on their own anymore. Hickory Creek at Rochester takes many payment forms and accepts Medicaid if you qualify, and they work to make sure each resident feels valued. Everything operates in a way that keeps the place clean and welcoming, and the goal is for everyone to feel included and safe, with support from a whole team that's come to know the people they serve.