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10 Best Nursing Homes in Desoto, IN

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Desoto 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Desoto, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Desoto is about $3,837, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 100 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Desoto, IN

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Muncie Estates has a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are friendly and are always available to answer questions about a patient's care. [name removed], the director of Muncie Estates, had been very...
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.
Less than an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie Estates Senior Living is part of a community that is a wonderful combination of America's heartland and a thriving, dynamic city. The Muncie area offers access to the Muncie Symphony, Christy Woods, the Minnestrista Cultural Center, a...
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Overall satisfied. Staff really good with people. The ones that stay. There is quite a bit of turnover. Meals may be a bit mediocre but fills your tummy. I do my own laundry by choice. It's getting...
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.
Cedar Creek of Muncie is most often described as cozy, warm, and welcoming! Our single story, ranch style design allows for easy navigation and social opportunities. Our residential, ranch-style assisted living community creates a haven of familiar comfort lending way to meaningful relationships...
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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.
Muncie, Indiana provides its residents with the conveniences of a larger city combined with the friendliness of a small town. Morrison Woods Health Campus is proud to be a part of this tight knit community, where everyone you meet is a potential friend. For residents interested in exploring...
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I would recommend the facility for dementia residents. There has been a recent turnover with some staffing. So, it's a new learning curve right now. So we'll need to see how balance works out with training...
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.
Lincolnshire Place was designed to care for and enhance the lives of seniors with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Lincolnshire Place Features: - 41 unit secured residence designed specifically for dementia care. - Town Square complete with a potting shed, craft center, beauty shop,...
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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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Desoto, IN

The average cost of senior living in Desoto is $3,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springport, IN with an average of $3,711 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desoto, IN vs. nearby cities

Desoto, IN
$3,837/mo
$3,837/mo
$4,078/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desoto, IN vs. the state and national average

Desoto, IN
$3,837/mo
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desoto vs. other types of senior living

$7,156/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,837/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Desoto, IN by room type

Studio
$4,093/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,675/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Desoto over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Desoto

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Desoto

1019 Senior Living Vermillion Place in Anderson, IN

4.8
The staff are so great with helping me. I feel safe about my meds. I enjoy the activities. The meals are good. The people who own the place care about the residents.

Muncie Estates Senior Living

4.5
They have welcome to my dad in like family. Dad is diabetic, does not feel like he gets many vegetables besides starchy ones.

Keystone Woods in Anderson, IN

4.1
The staff at this facility are helpful and friendly. The facility has a monthly family email newsletter. They have an emergency necklace with good response times. They have two nice courtyards and activities. My only complaint is that the food is not great. I would recommend this facility to ...
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Desoto nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desoto nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desoto, 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 Desoto 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 Desoto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desoto, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desoto 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 Desoto Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desoto, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desoto 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 Desoto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desoto, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Desoto 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 Desoto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desoto, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desoto 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 Desoto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desoto, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Muncie Estates Senior Living, Sugar Fork Crossing and 1019 Senior Living Vermillion Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Desoto, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Desoto, Indiana. See the full list.

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