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7 Best Nursing Homes in Altona, IN

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Altona is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Altona, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Altona is about $3,920, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 73 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Altona, IN

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Our experience with Park Place has exceeded all expectations! The staff is warm and welcoming, treating my parents with dignity and respect. I have been kept well updated regarding their care. My parents are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Park Place Senior Living, located near Parkview Regional Medical Center, provides an elegant, peaceful, resort-like atmosphere that fosters independence and self-esteem. At Park Place you can transition from active retirement to assisted living and still be in the tranquil setting you have come...
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9.2
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My parents have been residents of Chandler for almost 2 years. Their care has been exceptional. Recently my father passed away, the staff was so caring and concerned for my mother. They are communicative 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.
Chandler Place is located just south of the small town of Kendallville, Indiana. We are three miles south of Bixler Lake. Kendallville has many options for entertainment including public parks and several annual festivals. We make sure our residents have the opportunity to take part in community...
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My mom loves it there and we are so happy we moved her The residents and staff are so friendly and helpful. Facility is beautiful and kept up really well. Maintenance staff are quick when needed and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Astral at Auburn is a newly constructed, beautiful Senior Living Community serving seniors our spacious Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, and Memory Support all within one campus. We look forward to meeting you!
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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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Altona, IN

The average cost of senior living in Altona is $3,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cromwell, IN with an average of $3,415 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Altona, IN, vs. nearby cities

Altona, IN
$3,920/mo
$3,984/mo
$3,902/mo

Nursing homes costs in Altona, IN, vs. state and national averages

Altona, IN
$3,920/mo
$4,308/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

Nursing homes costs in Altona, IN, vs. other senior living options

$4,445/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,920/mo

Nursing homes costs in Altona, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,190/mo
Studio
$4,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,195/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,460/mo

Senior living costs in Altona vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Altona, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltona, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,920/mo$4,308/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$3,792/mo$4,010/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$4,445/mo$5,074/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$3,165/mo$3,203/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Altona, IN:$3,920/mo
Indiana:$4,308/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Altona, IN:$3,792/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Altona, IN:$4,445/mo
Indiana:$5,074/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Altona, IN:$3,165/mo
Indiana:$3,203/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Altona, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Altona and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Altona, ININ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Altona, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Altona have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Altona, IN$5,249/mo$5,222/mo+0.5%
Indiana$4,803/mo$4,551/mo+5.5%
National$5,224/mo$4,900/mo+6.6%
Altona, IN
2024 average cost:$5,249/mo
2023 average cost:$5,222/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,803/mo
2023 average cost:$4,551/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,224/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Altona

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Altona

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Chapman Place in Fort Wayne, IN

4.8
Never have I worked with a group of people who go above and way beyond for their clients. They spent many hours on the phone with me and giving me advice and helping with contacts. Greatest customer service around.

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
For the charges it is expensive in assisted living, but based on the experience I have had with Coventry Meadows I would recommend this community to other families, I loved them.

Altona nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, 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 Altona nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Altona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altona, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Altona nursing homes

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 Altona Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altona, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altona nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altona, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altona, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altona, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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