St Augustine Home For The Aged sits on the grounds of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital and provides a quiet place for seniors who want help with daily life in a safe and faith-based setting, and the Little Sisters of the Poor live there themselves, watching over the home around the clock. Residents find private rooms with kitchenettes, bathrooms, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and all rooms come furnished and wheelchair accessible for both those who can move easily and those who need help. There's always 24-hour care, with caregivers who know how to help with bathing, dressing, medication, transfers, showers, grooming, and getting ready for the day, and if people need more help, they offer skilled nursing care, help with insulin shots, and even two-person transfers from bed if needed. The skilled nursing facility, which is Medicare and Medicaid certified, has 23 beds, and the staff keep a close eye on everyone with a call system in case someone needs help right away, and memory care, especially for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, is available in a secure area to keep people safe.
The home gives special attention to personal needs-some residents need help with meals for diabetes or high blood pressure, and cooks prepare three homecooked meals each day, paying attention to allergies and special diets, and meals are served in a restaurant-style dining hall where meals are free and residents can enjoy eating together like family. Housekeeping, linen, and laundry services make sure rooms and clothes are clean, and there's even move-in help and family support for those who need it. The Little Sisters, along with the Administrator, Director of Development, and Social Services/Admission Coordinator, work together to answer questions and provide information, and a Senior Living Counselor is available for consultation by phone.
The home encourages residents to join in exercise programs, walk in garden spaces, play tabletop games, listen to music, or try animal therapy, and there are daily activities like community nights, movie entertainment, resident-run events, and church services in the on-site chapel that's always open. Some seniors prefer to relax in reading rooms, jacuzzis, saunas, a wellness center, fitness room, or pick up books from the small library, and there are also outings, transportation for appointments or faith-based services, and even a traveling hairdresser for those who can't get out. The facility offers respite care so caregivers can get a break, and there's a simple, clean atmosphere where each person is treated with dignity and respect, and caregivers help everyone keep as much independence as they can.
Residents get plenty of chances to socialize in the dining hall, game rooms, outdoor areas, or during arts, crafts, and music programs. Those who live here say it feels like home, especially near the final stage of their lives, since the Little Sisters share not only work but their whole lives with the people they care for, and the focus always stays on comfort, belonging, and companionship. The home serves seniors aged 55 or 62 and older, including those living with less money, and supports every stage of aging, whether someone needs very little help or more hands-on care with daily life. St Augustine Home For The Aged, also known as St. Augustine Home, Jeanne Jugan Residence, or provincial residence, is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor Indianapolis and is dedicated to creating a community of care and love for every resident.
