Thornton Terrace Health Campus in Hanover, Indiana, is licensed as a nursing home and is set up to deliver both long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. Residents who need a brief stay after surgery or illness can be admitted for respite services, with on-site physical therapy and speech therapy available for goal-focused recovery. Ongoing diabetes management is offered, and the clinical team coordinates physician-directed care plans designed to keep chronic conditions stable.
The medical care environment includes 24-hour licensed nursing in a secured community, which supports residents who may benefit from additional safety measures. Therapy professionals are on the schedule seven days a week, and the campus can accommodate physician visits without requiring residents to leave the building. Families can arrange planned respite stays, giving caregivers a break while their family member receives the same monitoring and services enjoyed by long-term residents.
Accommodations range from private suites to companion rooms. Depending on the floor plan selected, features may include kitchenettes, in-unit washers and dryers, ground-floor access, handicap-accessible bathrooms, cable or satellite TV, and individual climate control. Some units open to outdoor areas or the central garden, and common areas such as the billiards lounge, library, and a fireplace living room offer additional places to relax. Housekeeping and maintenance are included, and parking is available for residents who keep a vehicle.
Dining follows an anytime, restaurant-style approach, with meals prepared to support varied dietary needs. Residents can choose gluten-free, vegetarian, no-sugar-added, or organic options, and healthy snacks are stocked throughout the day. Room service is an option for those recovering in their rooms, and visiting family members can request guest meals. Seasonal barbecues, picnics, and special themed dining programs add variety, and the culinary team can accommodate physician-ordered diets.
Residents have access to an activity center, game room, and library with computer stations. Scheduled programs include arts and crafts, Montessori-inspired activities, trivia contests, Wii bowling, fitness classes, and health and wellness lectures. The campus coordinates day trips, holiday parties, wine tastings, and live performances, and residents can sign up for intergenerational events and educational speakers. A swimming pool and organized social outings round out the lifestyle services aimed at keeping residents engaged and active.
