Columbia Healthcare Center, located in Evansville, Indiana, is a community dedicated to fostering a warm and supportive environment where individuals and their families are welcomed as an extension of their own family. From the moment you enter, there is a palpable sense of compassion and commitment that drives every aspect of care offered within the community. Columbia Healthcare Center is designed to provide answers and peace of mind for families navigating the challenges of aging, rehabilitation, and ongoing care needs. The team is focused on helping residents and their loved ones find tailored solutions that promote comfort, independence, and overall well-being.
A standout feature of Columbia Healthcare Center is its approach to Short-Term Rehabilitation. This program is ideal for individuals recovering from stroke, cardiovascular events, orthopedic surgery, or other debilitating conditions, with the clear goal of helping every participant restore their skills and return home safely. The Short-Term Rehabilitation program is highly individualized, offering physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. One unique aspect offered is the Road to Recovery program, which brings together the interdisciplinary care team, the patient, and the family within the first 72 hours of admission. Together, they map out a personalized rehabilitation journey focused on achieving safe discharge goals and supporting each individual toward optimal independence.
Columbia Healthcare Center's commitment to holistic wellness extends into every aspect of its services, including strength-building wellness and aerobic conditioning programs to encourage movement and recovery. Clinical care such as wound care, rehabilitation screenings, fall prevention, mobility training, and contracture management are all part of the comprehensive approach designed to improve strength, function, and quality of life. The skilled clinical team is dedicated not only to providing the latest in proven medical treatments but also to understanding and motivating each individual on a personal level.
Caring for those who experience memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease, is an important focus at Columbia Healthcare Center. The memory care program is carefully structured and research-based, incorporating a person-centered, wellness-oriented model. Daily activities are designed to be stimulating and meaningful, supporting each resident's independence and sense of belonging. The program emphasizes security and comfort, providing a nurturing environment where residents can enjoy a higher quality of life while remaining engaged in ways that are tailored to their unique needs and experiences.
Long-Term Care is another cornerstone of Columbia Healthcare Center. It supports those who are no longer able to safely manage daily activities at home due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations. Under the guidance of an attending physician, services are provided by licensed nurses, specially-trained healthcare aides, and an interdisciplinary team. Residents participate in social activities and receive physical, occupational, and speech therapies aimed at preserving the highest possible level of independence. The living spaces at Columbia Healthcare Center are cheerful, home-like, and secure, offering a positive and supportive environment for all residents.
Recognizing the needs of caregivers, Columbia Healthcare Center also offers senior respite care. This gives family members or at-home caregivers the opportunity for much-needed rest or time away, while ensuring their loved ones continue to receive personalized support and attention. Whether for a brief period following surgery, hospitalization, or simply as a supportive respite, these short-term stays are flexible and can be extended into longer-term care as needed.
End-of-life support is approached with compassion and dignity through hospice and palliative care services. Columbia Healthcare Center collaborates with local hospice providers to deliver comprehensive care that includes skilled nursing, pain management, spiritual and emotional support, bereavement counseling, medical supplies, and social services. The interdisciplinary team works closely with patients and families to ensure comfort and quality of life during this transition.
Additionally, outpatient therapy services are available at Columbia Healthcare Center for individuals who require ongoing rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. Personalized care plans are created in coordination with each individual's physician, with the overarching goal of improving mobility, reducing inflammation and pain, and supporting long-term health and recovery. Therapists are highly trained and committed to excellence, ensuring that each person receives the best possible care.
Columbia Healthcare Center strives to create a nurturing, supportive, and vibrant community where residents and their families feel valued and understood. Their approach is defined by respect, personalized attention, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing every individual’s health, happiness, and quality of life.