Hickory Creek at Huntington

Hickory Creek at Huntington is a skilled nursing facility in Huntington, Indiana, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care services.

Short-term rehabilitation is designed for individuals recovering from stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating conditions. The program includes physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies provided by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. The facility offers the Road to Recovery program, which brings together the care team, patient, and family within the first 72 hours of admission to establish discharge goals. Services include wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, strength-building wellness programs, and aerobic conditioning.

Long-term care is available for individuals who struggle with daily tasks and cannot be cared for at home due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations. Licensed nurses, specially-trained health care aides, and an interdisciplinary care team provide services under the guidance of an attending physician. Care includes social services, activities, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents maintain independence. The community accepts private pay as well as Medicaid for qualified applicants.

Respite care services allow family caregivers short-term relief from their responsibilities, accommodating needs such as travel, recovery from surgery, or addressing other personal circumstances. The facility can extend respite stays to longer-term care if needed.

Hospice and palliative care are designed to provide comfort, pain relief, and support for those facing terminal illness. The facility partners with local hospice companies to offer comprehensive services including skilled nursing care, spiritual and bereavement counseling, medical equipment and supplies, and social services, with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, aides, volunteers, social workers, and clergy.