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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wakarusa, IN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Wakarusa, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Wakarusa or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Wakarusa.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Wakarusa for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 26 assisted living facilities in the Wakarusa area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Washington Historic District, Greenleaf Manor and East Lake Estates.
You may also consider nearby communities such as South Bend, Mishawaka and Elkhart.
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I have gained another wonderful new family at Cedarhurst. I am very active and there is lot’s to do here. I am so grateful.I can’t imagine living anywhere else and I hear from my friends all the time that...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Live like a princess or prince at Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes, an Independent Living community in Mishawaka, Indiana, that boasts a new building and beautifully manicured grounds. Our community in the 'Princess City' offers the freedom to live the way residents choose in comfortable surroundings....
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We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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What our family likes the most about Elkhart Place is the staff. I truly love some of the nurses and CNA's. They care very much for my Dad's well being. He's not interested in activities. The staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Elkhart Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residence with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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51 reviews
We would like to thank the staff for a wonderful service they offer for the assisted living residents. Make sure they are all fed and taken care of. Especially the nurses and aides that are awesome in their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tanglewood Trace is an independent and assisted living community in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mishawaka is a vibrant city located near South Bend. Mishawaka is a quaint and charming city, known for its Midwestern charm, friendly people and abundance of outdoor spaces. Home to one of the largest...
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3 reviews
I would give all 5's. We're very happy and have peace of mind. .Very clean, staff was very welcoming, definitely the cost per month was lower than other facilities. Every staff member has been friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
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25 reviews
My loved one was very active for the few months that he lived at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. I grieve thinking about it because he was so joyful and became a shining light there for many people. My...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are honored you or a loved one is considering Brentwood at Elkhart to experience life’s next chapter. At Brentwood at Elkhart, we strive to create a culture of caring.What makes Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living different?LOCATIONBrentwood at Elkhart is located in picturesqueElkhart,...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Waterford Crossing is aptly named as it is located in the Waterford Crossing neighborhood of Maple City, a quiet area just a half mile off of SR 15 south of Goshen General Hospital and a quarter of a mile from Goshen's Prairie View Elementary School. In addition to being...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Greenleaf Health Campus is proud to call Elkhart, Indiana “The City with a Heart”, home. From its bustling business community, to its wonderful public amenities and friendly citizens, the Elkhart community reflects the strong family values we believe in at Greenleaf Health Campus. Our residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
When considering assisted living choices or nursing care in Michiana, it is worth a trip to see the beautiful apartments at the Arbors at Southfield Village. In addition, should the need arise, The Meadows at Southfield Village provides short and long term skilled nursing care. Because it is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cost of assisted living in Wakarusa, IN
The average cost of senior living in Wakarusa is $3,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Etna Green, IN with an average of $3,308 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wakarusa, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wakarusa, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wakarusa vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wakarusa, IN by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wakarusa
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wakarusa
Brookdale South Bend
5.0
I like the politeness of the staff very well taken care of. Enjoy the activities and food. Been living here since sept 2023 . I feel very at home feel safe and like they are extended family and have made good friends here.
Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN
4.3
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice.
Brookdale Granger
5.0
I recommend Brookedale Granger to anyone I know in need or ask. I have close friends who are at the sad point about having to make the decision about considering a place for their mom soon. I let them know when ever they discuss the matter with me that Brookdale Community will be the best ...
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Wakarusa review score based on 58 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 26 Wakarusa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wakarusa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Wakarusa review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wakarusa assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 58 reviews of 26 Wakarusa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wakarusa resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Wakarusa, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
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Wakarusa assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakarusa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakarusa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Wakarusa assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wakarusa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.3%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wakarusa assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wakarusa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wakarusa, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakarusa assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wakarusa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakarusa, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakarusa assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wakarusa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakarusa, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakarusa assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wakarusa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakarusa, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wakarusa
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wakarusa protect seniors.
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Grace Village Retirement Community, StoryPoint Granger and Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wakarusa, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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