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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dayton, IN
Dayton 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dayton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dayton is about $3,927, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 193 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Reagan, Thorntown and Smartsburg.
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Five star Lafayette is a great community The employees do a great job. The staff is literally awesome. I highly recommend Five Star if you have a loved one needing care. It is a definitely a place worth...
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.
Nestled in a cozy midtown enclave where down-home comfort meets a vibrant lifestyle, a world of stress-free living awaits. At Five Star Residences of Lafayette, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Lafayette, IN, life goes at your own pace and there’s no shortage of ways to...
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What I like the most about Aster Place is the shuttle to take me to appoints. Also the residents are social. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far .
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
American Senior Communities is proud to present this exciting new option coming soon to the Greater Lafayette area. American Senior Communities have been serving seniors for over a decade with over 60 locations dedicated to the very best customer service. Located between IU Hospital- &...
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Highly recommend. I haven't had much experience w this kind of facility but we were impressed. We were really happy with the staff and care.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Staff at Digby were kind and helpful. Always pleasant They went above and beyond to care for our loved one. They brought her to activities and included her as much as they could. They spent time talking to...
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.
Digby Place provides thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. A full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We welcome pets and help...
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My mother who has Alzheimer's disease recently fell, fractured her pelvic and had to have in patient therapy. We chose Westminster Village because they are known as the best around. Also, because I work in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
From its inception, Westminster Village has shared a strong bond with Purdue University. In fact, land for the development was purchased at an attractive price and with the encouragement of Purdue University and the Purdue Research Foundation. Developed and constructed by Presbyterian Housing...
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I love them. I am so glad my dad is there. They have a great staff from the nursing staff to the cleaning staff, I have never been disappointed. Any issue I have they have addressed. They have done a great...
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.
Lafayette, Indiana is a town full to the brim with history, culture, and friendly people. At Creasy Springs Health Campus, we’re no different. We take pride in serving the people of Lafayette, and providing a warm, familiar place for our residents to call home. Those who wish to explore outside...
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It is a smaller community so it has a more cohesive community feel. Everyone knows each other and helps each other. The grounds are beautiful. They have lots of sidewalks. The food is good. They have several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
One of the best things about our changing times is the way more and more people see themselves as they grow older. People have greater expectations of this time of life. They want to do more, learn more, maintain good health and be less burdened. No doubt you share those expectations. There is a...
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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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[name removed], the new Director, is working hard to make this a wonderful environment. Today we joined the Christmas brunch and we loved the food. The brunch was well-organized and fun. My Mom is very happy...
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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.
West Lafayette Assisted Living offers a new senior housing alternative that combines residential apartment living, hotel like services, and access to personal care assistance. Our apartment styles range from cozy and economical alcove studios to more spacious two bedroom suites. Residents can...
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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.
Designed with both style and comfort in mind, residents of our health campus are happy to call The Springs home. As part of our dedication to enrich the lives of those in our care, our residents are always exploring surrounding Lafayette, a city where there is never a shortage of fun things to...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Because St. Mary Healthcare Center is home to our residents, great care has been taken to foster an atmosphere that sheds the institutional flavor, while still providing for the specific, individual needs of the residents.From the onset, a combination of staff, family, physicians and residents...
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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.
Located among beautiful parklands near the Wabash River in West Lafayette, IN, Cumberland Pointe is located amidst quiet, serene landscapes, while providing plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding communities of Lafayette and Indianapolis. Residents can visit one of Lafayette's...
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Cost of nursing homes in Dayton, IN
The average cost of senior living in Dayton is $3,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlington, IN with an average of $3,653 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dayton, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dayton, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dayton vs. other types of senior living
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dayton over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dayton
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dayton
1019 Belles Place of Crawfordsville
5.0
Our loved one is doing very well at Bickford of Crawfordsville. It is warm and inviting. It is very clean and it smells nice. The community is like a home environment. It doesn't look like a nursing home. The staff is friendly and caring. Everybody knows who she is and what is going on with her ...
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Beehive Homes of Lafayette Memory Care
5.0
Beehive Homes is such a great place because it is a small nursing home community. Not that many residents. Because a doctor owns and runs the facility, there is quick turnaround for things such as flu symptoms and urinary tract symptoms. Very clean, and my mother-in-law seems to enjoy the ...
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Westminster Village in West Lafayette, IN
5.0
My wife and I are so happy that we decided to move to Westminster Village almost six years ago. We are especially pleased that we can participate in the many activities offered at the village. We have gained many new valued and caring friends. Our highly competent director and staff have ...
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Dayton nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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
76.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dayton 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 Dayton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dayton 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 Dayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dayton, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dayton 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 Dayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
76.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
53.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton 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 Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
76.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
76.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
84.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
76.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
84.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Five Star Residences of Lafayette, Digby Place and Aster Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dayton, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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