Hooverwood

Hooverwood is an extraordinary assisted living community in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is within stunning Marion County which is part of the Hoosier State.

Originally established as the Jewish Shelter House in 1902 and later the Borinstein Home in 1929, Hooverwood has been offering care and services to the elderly in our community for more than a century.

Hooverwood was established at its present location in 1970, and has grown to become a well-recognized and respected skilled nursing facility, specializing in rehabilitation, dementia care, and adult day services. We are a nonprofit facility with Medicare and Medicaid certifications.

Our rich history, traditions, community involvement, and commitment to person-centered care truly make Hooverwood a nurturing place to live and work.

More than just long-term care, Hooverwood also offers short-term rehabilitation services to improve a person’s independence and overall quality of life.

Physical therapy aims to increase a person’s function and mobility. Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation. The resulting therapy program focuses on strengthening, increasing range of motion, walking, and using specialized equipment. The goal of physical therapy is to build a patient’s confidence and functional mobility.

Occupational therapy provides skilled treatment that helps patients boost their independence and ability to perform everyday activities. Our occupational therapy programs focus on dressing, bathing, grooming, feeding, and adaptive equipment to restore function and maintain health.

Speech therapy focuses on improving communication, thinking skills, and swallowing skills to reduce risk of aspiration and malnutrition. Evaluation and treatment sessions are tailored for each person to enhance speech and language skills, and provide techniques to address swallowing deficits.

Hooverwood is proud to be a Music & Memory-certified facility. Through the use of personalized music systems, the Music & Memory℠ program focuses on bringing the therapeutic benefits of music to persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Adult Daycare Services provide an alternative to 24-hour in-home care and ease the transition to long-term care. Adult Day Services can be an option for those who wish to retain their independence but require a little extra help. Hooverwood can provide a respite for primary caregivers.

Hooverwood’s award-winning activities department offers residents a variety of programs to cater to individual preferences. One glance at our activities calendar provides an example of the creativity and energy our activity coordinators bring to our home.

Here are some of the activities residents can participate in:

• Weekly bingo and blackjack
• Monthly birthday parties with entertainment
• Exercise programs
• Off-campus visits to local restaurants, museums, shopping, and movies
• Gardening in the JCC Community Gardens
• Computers with internet access, email, and Skype
• Religious services
• Sunday Socials
• Educational classes in ceramics, cooking, painting, and other activities

Under the direction of our full-time, registered dietician, Hooverwood’s four dining rooms provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and healthy snacks. Our kitchen serves traditional, home-cooked meals, providing residents with an extra sense of comfort.