Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation in Crawfordsville, Indiana, is a community dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for individuals and their families. As soon as you enter the community, the commitment to making a meaningful difference in residents' lives is evident. Ben Hur strives to serve as an extension of each family, offering answers, solutions, and peace of mind throughout the care journey. The community has been recognized with distinctions such as the ASC Communities Awarded Deficiency-Free Rating in 2025 and the Indy's Best Things 2024 award, reflecting their ongoing dedication to high standards in care.
The Short-Term Rehabilitation program at Ben Hur is designed for those recovering from stroke, cardiovascular challenges, orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating conditions. The primary goal is to help participants regain their abilities and return home safely, equipped with the skills to continue leading independent lives. Each care plan is tailored to the individual’s unique needs through the Road to Recovery program, ensuring that the patient, their family, and a full interdisciplinary team collaborate within the first 72 hours of admission to set discharge goals. Therapies include physical, occupational, and speech/language support, supplemented by doctors, nurses, social workers, and specialists committed to dignity and success at every step.
A holistic approach underpins all programs at Ben Hur. From therapy and medically integrated services to wellness and strength-building activities, every effort is made to enhance independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. The clinical team uses proven methodologies and the latest treatments, always prioritizing residents’ health and happiness. Key services encompass wound care, rehabilitation screenings, fall prevention, contracture management, wheelchair positioning, mobility and walking ability training, ensuring a comprehensive rehabilitation experience.
For those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss, Ben Hur offers a specialized, research-based memory care program. This person-centered, wellness-oriented approach incorporates meaningful daily activities designed to support independence, foster a healthy spirit, and maintain a sense of belonging. The secure environment is crafted to instill comfort, familiarity, and purpose each day, focusing on each resident's unique experience with memory loss.
Long-Term Care at Ben Hur is an option for individuals who need support with daily activities due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations that prevent independent living at home. Under the supervision of attending physicians, care is provided by licensed nurses and specially trained aides along with a comprehensive interdisciplinary team. Residents have access to social services, engaging activities, and ongoing therapy to maintain the highest possible level of independence in a home-like, cheerful, and secure setting.
Respite care at Ben Hur offers short-term stays for elderly individuals, giving family caregivers the opportunity to take a break, travel, or manage personal commitments. These stays are not only convenient but are structured to ensure comfort, safety, and careful attention to each guest’s specific needs, making them ideal following surgery or hospitalization. If an extended stay becomes necessary, adjustments are made to accommodate continued care.
For those facing terminal illness, hospice and palliative care are designed to provide comfort, pain relief, and comprehensive support tailored to both the patient and their loved ones. Hospice care at Ben Hur brings together a team of skilled nurses, aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers to meet medical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This integrated approach ensures the best possible quality of life and comfort during challenging times, with services that include skilled nursing, respite, counseling, medical equipment, and pharmacy support.
Ben Hur also offers outpatient therapy, blending personalized care with the latest clinical strategies and technologies. Collaborating with physicians, the therapy team crafts individualized treatment plans to promote mobility, decrease pain and inflammation, and support ongoing health goals. Treatments are guided by a passion for excellence, integrity, and a commitment to well-being.
Exploring Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation means discovering a community where every resident is supported on their personal journey with compassion, expertise, and an unwavering focus on quality of life. Through distinguished programs, a dedicated team, and a warm, welcoming environment, Ben Hur stands out as a leader in health and rehabilitation care.