Hickory Creek at Peru

Hickory Creek at Peru is a senior living community in Peru, 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 provided by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. Services encompass wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, and strength-building and aerobic conditioning programs. The community offers a Road to Recovery program where the team, patient, and family meet within the first 72 hours after admission to map out discharge goals and identify what motivates the individual.

Long-term care is available for those who struggle with daily tasks and can no longer 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. Long-term care includes social services, activities, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents maintain independence. The community accepts private pay and Medicaid for qualified applicants, with specialists available to assist through the application process.

Respite care offers short-term stays for elderly individuals, allowing family caregivers time to travel, start a new job, recuperate from illness, or pursue other interests. The community carefully examines the needs of respite guests and can accommodate extended stays if needed.

Hospice and palliative care are provided through partnerships with local hospice companies to support patients and families facing terminal illness. Services include skilled nursing care, respite care, spiritual and bereavement counseling, medical equipment and supplies, social services, and pharmacy services, with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, aides, volunteers, social workers, and clergy.