Hawthorne Healthcare Center

Hawthorne Healthcare Center has 88 federally certified beds, with about 64 residents on an average day. It is a mid-sized home that usually has some open beds, which can help when you need a placement quickly.

The facility's own services page lists physical, occupational, and speech therapy for short-term stays; Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice and palliative care, and respite stays for long-term residents; and specialty programs in in-house dialysis, medical and post-surgical care, cardiac management, and neurorehabilitation. In-house dialysis means residents can get dialysis without traveling to an outside clinic — confirm scheduling details with the facility.

It is part of the CommuniCare family of companies, a network of about 121 nursing homes across six states. This facility is organized as a for-profit corporation. CommuniCare also runs Wildwood, Southpointe, Allison Pointe, and Evergreen Crossing and the Lofts in Indianapolis, and Greenwood Healthcare Center in nearby Greenwood.

Federal regulators rate it 4 out of 5 stars overall, combining 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality of care measures. Its latest inspection cycle listed 2 deficiencies and no federal fines. Star ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — they are a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Because staffing scored 2 stars and federal data shows nursing staff turnover around 59 percent, ask how many nurses and aides cover each shift, including nights and weekends, and how much of the staff is agency versus permanent. Federal data also shows one payment denial on record, so ask what it was for and what changed. Always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

Call 317-788-3000. The facility's admissions page says admissions are available 24/7 and that staff can meet you at the hospital or at home before admission. It lists private pay options alongside the standard government programs; this building's page does not spell out managed-care contracts, so ask about your specific insurance plan. Bring copies of all insurance cards when you admit.