Hubbard Hill - Living Wisdom Community sits on a quiet, wooded campus in Elkhart, Indiana, with much of the property looked after by a master gardener, and it covers about 54 to 70 acres depending where you walk, so there's plenty of space to move around and see flowers and tall trees. This community, which folks used to call Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Community, has provided care since 1977 and does so as a faith-based, not-for-profit place, which some people like because they feel it's more personal and less about money. It's run by Mr. Patrick E. Pingel as the executive director and has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
The environment is meant to feel both peaceful and lively, with a big focus on mental and emotional health, and if you walk around you'll find apartments and different kinds of living services, so people can get independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and continuing care all in the same campus, and the whole place is open 24 hours a day so help is always nearby. The Living Wisdom Center offers a new kind of memory care, which comes with skilled nursing and special programs for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and they've got therapists on hand for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There's also palliative care, short-term rehabilitation, and nutritional support, so many types of needs are covered.
Hubbard Hill puts a lot of value on community connections, even running what's called the Early Learning Center, which brings younger folks and kids together with the seniors for intergenerational programs that keep things spirited. Seniors can spend time at the Sailor Community Center, join in on social and recreational activities, and there are educational events and community links that keep everyone involved. A big wellness facility has fitness equipment like nautilus machines, and apartments come with five-star touches, up-to-date amenities, and even high-speed internet and "Skype" on a flat screen TV so folks can keep in touch with family.
The whole campus was recently renovated, so most of the spaces look fresh and modern. There's a gourmet bistro open for breakfast and lunch, floral arrangements spread throughout, and staff always ready to help, including a skilled medical director and licensed nurses. Services like work order requests and clear move-in instructions are there to make things smoother. The foundation makes sure to keep things faith-based and compassionate, focusing on a wise and supportive community, and the staff aims to make care as personal as possible. Being in a lively neighborhood, residents also have nearby services and recreational options for when they want to venture out. The campus has won awards for its approach, and it keeps adapting to meet the needs of people at different stages of aging, so many residents stay as their needs change.
