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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Wayne, MI
Assisted living costs in Fort Wayne average about $4,166 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 51 communities in Fort Wayne. Our detailed directory has 163 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Specializing in care for individuals who are Mentally Ill, Developmentally Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Aged, have Alzheimer ’s Disease or Traumatic Brain Injuries.MGS Haven is a beautiful home that offers exceptional care to a maximum of six residents and are licensed by the State of...
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So far everything is fine. All the family members are pleased, down to the grandchildren. They have responded very well to anything that has come up. She keeps us well informed about everything. They even...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Alternative Adult Residence is a freestanding licensed Residential Care Facility dedicated entirely to caring for persons living with memory impairment, Alzheimer's, mental challenges, and/or chronic illness. Our primary responsibility is to keep you safe and comfortable while enhancing the...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Love Care is a senior care home located in the city of Dearborn Heights and Wayne County. Paving the way for seniors to maintain as much independence as possible, the home readily works to improve memory through various on-site activities. Alzheimer's and dementia are two of the main health...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We had a great experience with them. The owner is very caring. She worked with us to make Mom feel more comfortable because she was not really happy having to make the transition from her home after 62...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Fort Wayne, MI
The average cost of senior living in Fort Wayne is $4,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, MI with an average of $3,476 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Wayne vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, MI by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, MI
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Private income options in Michigan
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VA benefits in Michigan
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Medicare and Medicaid in Michigan
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Wayne
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Wayne
Novi Lakes Health Campus
4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!
New Beginnings in Farmington Hills, MI
4.7
I love it! They were very kind very attentive, very professional. I had no problem or any complaint. I was pleased with them. They were quick to replace anything that was broken. It's very, very clean!
Blessed Assisted Living in Garden City, MI
5.0
We choose this place after hearing from a friend how great their mothers stay here was. The caregivers are very genuine. My Mother loved the great home cooking. Beautiful Rooms, would recommend to anyone!!
Fort Wayne review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 33 Fort Wayne assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fort Wayne 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
Fort Wayne review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Fort Wayne 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 38 reviews of 33 Fort Wayne assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Wayne 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.Fort Wayne, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Fort Wayne assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Wayne assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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
45.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
24.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Wayne
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 Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Wayne protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vicky's Place, Serenity Elderly Care and Aiello Adult Foster Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Wayne, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 51 assisted living facilities near Fort Wayne, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Wayne, Michigan are Aiello Adult Foster Care, Hearthstone Communities Sterling I and Hutcheson Manor. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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