Hawthorne Healthcare Center

Hawthorne Healthcare Center is a trusted skilled nursing facility located at 7465 Madison Ave on Indianapolis' south side, serving residents of Perry Township and the surrounding communities with compassionate, professional care. Managed by Communicare Health — a multi-state operator with decades of experience in post-acute and long-term care — Hawthorne brings clinical rigor and a resident-first philosophy to every aspect of daily life. The facility specializes in skilled nursing services, including short-term rehabilitation following surgery, stroke, or illness, as well as long-term residential care for those who need ongoing nursing support. Communicare's care model emphasizes dignity, individualized treatment plans, and close coordination with physicians and hospital discharge teams to ensure smooth transitions and strong outcomes. The Madison Ave corridor places Hawthorne Healthcare Center in one of Indianapolis's most accessible south-side locations. Franciscan Health Indianapolis — one of the region's premier acute-care hospitals — is just a few miles to the north on South Emerson Ave, making care coordination and emergency transfers straightforward. Community Health Network's south Indianapolis facilities are also within easy reach, giving families confidence that specialist follow-up is never far away. Families visiting from around the metro will find the location genuinely convenient. Greenwood Park Mall and a dense stretch of retail and dining options along Madison Ave sit just to the south, offering easy errands before or after visits. The beloved Garfield Park — Indianapolis's oldest and one of its most scenic green spaces — is a short drive north, a welcome destination for residents who enjoy outings and family picnics. The quiet residential neighborhoods of Southport and Homecroft wrap around the facility, lending the area a calm, community-oriented feel that many families find reassuring. Whether your loved one is recovering from a hip replacement or requires complex wound care, Hawthorne Healthcare Center combines Communicare Health's clinical expertise with a warm south-Indianapolis community setting to deliver care that families can trust.