Hickory Creek at New Castle

Hickory Creek at New Castle is a senior living community in New Castle, Indiana, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care services.

Short-term rehabilitation is designed for those recovering from stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating conditions. The program includes physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies delivered by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. Services encompass wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, and strength-building wellness programs, with the goal of helping residents return home safely and independently following hospitalization.

Long-term care serves those who need ongoing assistance with daily tasks due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations. Licensed nurses and specially-trained health care aides provide care under physician guidance, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapies designed to help residents maintain independence. The community describes its settings as home-like, cheerful, and secure.

Respite care offers short-term stays for elderly individuals, allowing family caregivers time away to travel, work, recover from illness, or pursue other interests. The community also provides hospice and palliative care in partnership with local hospice companies, offering skilled nursing, spiritual and bereavement counseling, medical equipment and supplies, and pharmacy services for those facing terminal illness.

Payment options include private pay and Medicaid for qualified applicants, with Medicaid specialists available to assist families through the application process. The community features a small, cozy facility with a homey feel and welcomes visitors for tours.