Social activities and daily care in a non-medical environment.

Joy’s House offers a safe, caring and embracing environment for our guests.

Adult Day Services are defined by National Adult Day Service Association as “coordinated programs of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Services are designed to provide social and some health services to adults who need supervised care in a safe place outside the home during the day.”

Aging adults and those living with mental and/or physical challenges that come to Joy’s House are referred to as “Guests.” While staff are all trained in CPR, First Aid, and transferring, Joy’s House is a non-medical model adult day service. Joy’s House provides care in a place that is safe, allowing family caregivers to continue with their days knowing that their loved ones are being taken care of and enjoying their own community in our adult day setting.

Adult Day Services

Services FAQ

Hour of operation are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. It is recommended that Guests are on a set schedule so that they can acclimate at Joy’s House

You and your loved one are greeted with a smiling face as soon as you enter our front door. “Coffee and conversation” begins as we reminisce about this day in history, followed by many well-planned physically and mentally stimulating activities throughout the day. You may find us stretching during chair aerobics, laughing as we knock down bowling pins or singing familiar songs during karaoke. During nice weather our garden is accessible at all times. Lunch, provided by American Village in Broad Ripple and by Forest Creek Village on the South side, is served family-style, and the fantastic menu is mailed to you each month so you know what to look forward to each day. An afternoon snack may be as fun as elephant ears or as entertaining as happy hour (non-alcoholic, of course!). No matter what, we make sure to keep your loved one safe and occupied, but if he or she needs a moment of quiet, we can provide that too.

The medication policy and procedure at Joy’s House is fairly extensive, but bottom line is this – if your loved one can swallow a prescribed medication, needs additional supervision in regard to checking blood sugar levels, administering syringed medication or something of this nature, we can help. Let’s talk.

Yes. We are happy to assist our Guests that need assistance in the restroom. It is our goal to make sure that our Guests are clean and comfortable at all times.

Guests must be dropped off and picked up according to their pre-defined scheduled. Staff is trained in transferring. Also be sure to check out integrated Healthcare Coordination services for transportation coordination.

Joy’s House Values Every Individual

Every guest is treated with respect. Our Guests are our friends and we care about each person. Guests often times form bonds and friendships with each other that they may not have otherwise had. We get to know our Guests and offer unique opportunities for activities that give joy to their lives. At Joy’s House, Guests are all included and no one is alone!

Who We Serve

Eligible Guests are 18 and older, and are typically senior adults.

Many of our Guests are no longer able to stay home alone safely due to basic aging or a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, autism, stroke, or multiple sclerosis, to name a few. Maybe they can’t stay home alone due to health and safety concerns. Maybe they like to be busy and participate in activities. And quite simply, maybe they are looking for some excitement in their days and something to call their own.

While most of our Guests live at home with their spouse, adult child, or other relative, some live in group homes or long-term care facilities.

Guest Enrollment

We are here to help!

First, fill out our enrollment form and our team will reach out. It starts with a natural and simple conversation over the phone to determine if the potential Guest seems to be a good fit at Joy’s House and if we might be a good fit for their needs and desires. When there is interest in services, we invite the family to start the enrollment process, schedule a time to visit Joy’s House for a tour, and participate in our more formal Guest assessment. Every Joy’s House Guest completes an assessment to ensure that our services are a good fit.

And, if Joy’s House is not the right fit, we do everything in our power to make sure that families receive the proper care from another service.

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Enrollment FAQ

  1. Is the potential Guest over the age of 18?
  2. Is he or she able to take care of basic needs?
  3. If medication is needed while visiting Joy’s House, can medication be swallowed without assistance?

  1. Introductory Inquiry Phone Call (approx. 20 minutes, optional)
  2. Initial Tour of Joy’s House (approx. 30 minutes, optional – please make an appointment)
  3. Formal Assessment (typically 1-2 hours, required)

  • Physical examination paperwork (Joy’s House can provide in advance)
  • Doctor’s recommendation (Joy’s House can provide in advance)
  • List of all medications taken by loved one on a regular basis
  • List of all doctors and contact information
  • Legal paperwork, including PDA and Living Will

A full day of service includes a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack, as well as activity costs $80 per day. Joy’s House accepts Aged and Disabled (A&D) Medicaid Waiver and CHOICE, and your long-term care insurance may have a reimbursement policy available. Financial assistance is also available through the Joy’s House Guest Scholarship Program.

Families in need of care who qualify for financial assistance simply need to discuss this confidentially with Laura Johnson, our Senior Vice President of Care Services during the assessment process. While income is a factor, we consider a host of other factors when awarding scholarship support.

Scholarships are available for families in need.

Joy’s House is proud to say that we have never turned away a qualified candidate for care simply due to lack of financial resources.

Although our services are significantly less expensive than other healthcare options, it can still present a hardship for many families. Joy’s House accepts Medicaid Waiver, Title III, CHOICE and also provides a Guest Scholarship Program to help cover the costs of our adult day services. Through the generous support of individual, corporate and foundation donors Joy’s House is able to provide financial support for our families in need.

Joy’s House adult day services are best for families seeking safety, companionship, and engagement for their loved ones and caregivers looking for respite Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

At Joy’s House, Guests enjoy daily activities, such as exercise and creative expression, as well as personal care including toileting, transferring, and medication support.

At $80 per day, Joy’s House is a very affordable option on the healthcare continuum focusing on individual safety, abilities, likes, and desires.

Playing a game at Joy's House

Joy’s House adult day services are best for families seeking safety, companionship, and engagement for their loved ones and caregivers looking for respite Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Caregiver Support

At Joy’s House, Guests enjoy daily activities, such as exercise and creative expression, as well as personal care including toileting, transferring, and medication support.

Record Activities in a CARE Kit
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The community we’ve been blessed to build at Joy’s House over the years has positively impacted the lives of thousands of caregiving families, and we’re not done.

Start the Enrollment Process
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Playing a game at Joy's House

Joy’s House adult day services are best for families seeking safety, companionship, and engagement for their loved ones and caregivers looking for respite Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Caregiver Support

At Joy’s House, Guests enjoy daily activities, such as exercise and creative expression, as well as personal care including toileting, transferring, and medication support.

Record Activities in a CARE Kit
Woman baking cookies

The community we’ve been blessed to build at Joy’s House over the years has positively impacted the lives of thousands of caregiving families, and we’re not done.

Start the Enrollment Process
Guest individuality at Joy's House Hula Skirt and Glasses

Two Locations

Joy’s House welcomes Guests at two Indianapolis adult day service locations.

Joy's House Broad Ripple location

Joy’s House Broad Ripple

2028 E. Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
317-254-0828

Open from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

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Joy's House UIndy

Joy’s House at UIndy

1615 E. Castle Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
317-737-2515

Open from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

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Special thanks to our generous sponsors:

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” – Maya Angelou

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“I firmly believe that Joy’s House provides an invaluable resource for Indianapolis. The guests are well served, and the guests’ families are supported in a meaningful way. It is a beautiful model of care. I hope the donation can further advance the excellent care-driven services.”

Ellen

“Caring people in a warm, loving environment. It truly feels like home.”

Broad Ripple Caregiver

“Each guest is accepted at their level and is encouraged but never forced into participation. Such a warm, positive, loving environment is a huge source of comfort to the family of each guest.❤️”

Susie