Willowdale Village

Willowdale Village in Dale, Indiana offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and outpatient therapy services for seniors.

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 along with interdisciplinary support from doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. The community offers a Road to Recovery program where the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family meet within 72 hours of admission to establish discharge goals. Services include wound care, rehabilitation screenings, fall prevention, mobility training, and strength-building wellness programs.

Long-term care serves those who struggle with daily tasks and can no longer be cared for at home due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations. Care is provided under physician guidance by licensed nurses and specially-trained health care aides. The community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents maintain independence, along with social services and activities in home-like, secure settings. Payment options include private pay and Medicaid for qualified applicants.

Respite care provides short-term stays for elderly individuals, allowing family caregivers to take breaks for travel, work changes, illness recovery, or other needs. The community examines each guest's needs and provides appropriate care levels to ensure comfort and safety.

Hospice and palliative care services focus on comfort, pain relief, and quality of life for those facing terminal illness. The community partners with local hospice companies to provide skilled nursing care, spiritual and bereavement counseling, medical equipment and supplies, and social services through an interdisciplinary team.

Outpatient therapy combines highly-trained therapists with the latest technologies, offering physician-approved interventions for post-operative orthopedic care and other procedures designed to increase mobility and reduce pain.