Levels of Care at Hoosier Village: When to Transition and What to Expect

Deciding on the right level of senior care is not just a choice, it is a journey that impacts the entire family. For older adults, it is about maintaining independence and peace of mind. For adult children, it is about ensuring comfort, safety, and a vibrant quality of life for their loved one.

At Hoosier Village, a premier Life Plan Community near Indianapolis, families can feel confident knowing every stage of care is available in one place. From active, maintenance-free living to personalized support and specialized memory care, transitions are designed to be seamless and reassuring. This guide walks you through what to expect at each stage, from Independent Living to Rehabilitation, and how to know when it may be time for the next step.

Independent Living: Active, Maintenance-Free Living

Independent Living at Hoosier Village offers a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle across diverse floorplans, from luxury apartments and modern townhomes to single-family homes and Duplexes in neighborhoods like Magnolia Trace, Woodside, Poplar Chase, and Deercrest. Residents enjoy lawn care, home maintenance, utilities (excluding phone), internet, and emergency systems, all tailored to elevate comfort and convenience.

Residents also benefit from abundant amenities:

• Scenic 300-acre campus with walking paths, dog parks, community gardens, an indoor pool, fitness center, and even pickleball courts
• An engaging calendar filled with wellness programs, classes, cultural events, spiritual services, dining, and more

Ideal when:

• You are healthy and active and want a lifestyle free from the burden of home upkeep.
• You seek vibrant social connections, enriching activities, and a secure environment with care available if needed.

Assisted Living: Balancing Support and Independence

Assisted Living is ideal for older adults who need help with daily tasks but still want to live as independently as possible. At Hoosier Village, residents enjoy private apartments in welcoming neighborhoods like Cedarwood and Hawthorn, with the reassurance of 24/7 professional staff.

Services include personal care assistance, medication support, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, laundry, and a full calendar of social, spiritual, and wellness activities. A unique advantage is that some apartments at Hoosier Village are dual licensed for Independent and Assisted Living, allowing residents to remain in the same home even if their care needs change.

Ideal when:

• Personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, or grooming are becoming difficult
• Medications or meals are frequently forgotten
• Loneliness or isolation is becoming more noticeable

Assisted Living at Hoosier Village provides the right balance of support and independence, ensuring residents continue to enjoy a safe, fulfilling lifestyle.

Memory Care: Compassionate, Person-Centered Support

Hoosier Village’s Memory Care program, The Journey, supports residents living with dementia through a compassionate, tailored, and dignified program. It features two specialized neighborhoods accommodating 18 residents each, providing secure environments, opportunities for freedom of movement, and personalized experiences. Staff undergo dementia care training, including Dementia Live and CORE, to ensure sensitive and highly skilled support.

Ideal when:

• Memory challenges such as wandering, disorientation, or behavior changes pose safety concerns
• Personalized, structured care is needed to preserve quality of life and provide peace of mind for families
• Cognitive decline or caregiver burnout is becoming more evident
• The current home environment is unsafe
• A healthcare professional recommends specialized memory support

Health Center & Rehabilitation: Recovery and Long-Term Support

Hoosier Village’s Medicare-certified Health & Rehabilitation Center offers both short- and long-term skilled nursing services. For those recovering from surgery or illness, rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies with amenities like hospital transport and dining support for a smooth return home.

Long-term residents benefit from a comforting, home-like environment featuring:

• Recreational activities, weekly chapels, intergenerational programs
• Spacious, personalized rooms that allow for familiar touches like furniture and family photos
• In-house medical services such as pharmacy, physician visits, lab diagnostics, salon services, and more

Ideal when:

• Post-hospital recovery or ongoing care exceeds what Assisted or Memory Care can safely provide.
• Medical needs require continuous skilled professional attention, therapy, or medical management.

Seamless Transitions—the Hoosier Village Difference

As a Life Plan Community, Hoosier Village is uniquely designed to provide a full continuum of care on one campus. This means residents can move from Independent Living to Assisted Living, Memory Care, or the Health Center without leaving the community they call home. Families gain peace of mind knowing that support is available today, and for every stage of tomorrow.

Understanding the differences between each level of care, and knowing that seamless transitions are available when needed, empowers families to plan with confidence. Hoosier Village truly embodies the promise of a Life Plan Community: independence, connection, and compassionate care, all in one place for lifelong living.