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Gary 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 368 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gary, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gary is about $5,487, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 10871 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hometown, Evergreen Park and Palos Heights.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Gary, IN

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Photo of Prairie Green at Fay's Point
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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It was a pleasant experience for my sister. The CNA staff was very attentive to her needs. The administrative staff was always available for my questions. The phones were always answered quickly. Overall I...
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.
Surround yourself with FriendsLocated in the heart of Chicago’s near south suburbs, the new Prairie Green at Fay’s Point offers resort-style living at an affordable rate. Our community is licensed for Supportive Living, an innovative model designed by the State of Illinois to provide affordable...
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Full disclosure, my dad no longer lives there. He moved out on [date removed]. He got strong enough while living there to move back to assisted living at [name removed] in Deerfield. Dad worked really hard...
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.
Just a short drive from Chicago, Eden Vista Prospect Heights offers spacious accommodations, restaurant-style dining and activities to engage your interests and purpose. Life here means trading the chores, stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a community full of...
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33 Floor plans available
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Room size is good and clean. We've had some communications issues with the staff in that they are not reaching out when they should. Some are nice and some seem pretty cranky. My mom said the food is...
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.
At Alto Wheaton, we see things differently. And it shows. We believe that quality senior living is an ideal balance of care and hospitality. At Alto Wheaton, moving here is moving forward. Our communities offer the best of both worlds in assisted living and memory care services – luxury...
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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.
American House Mount Prospect offers a unique lifestyle that encourages our residents to maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring associates is always available to them. Striving to offer services that address the minds, bodies and spirits of our residents, we...
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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.
Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
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Photo of Burr Ridge Senior Living
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Mom likes her apartment and the building a lot but thinks the facility is poorly run and is unimpressed with the food. There have been some disappointing lapses in service and the director has been...
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.
At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
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My 94-yr-old mother was recently moved to Celebrate Senior Living of Niles. The reasons were many: locating a facility nearer to my home for easier visits, one that would allow for transitional care...
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.
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles is a close-knit continuing care senior retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation care. It is located in the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, a peaceful suburb ten minutes from Chicago.As...
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Lucky me! The Hallmark is living up to its new name beginning with a great new look! And they are keeping everything else in place that is already as good as it gets. I have lived here on Lake Shore Drive...
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.
Good Times, Good CompanyLocated in the active and vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, our independent and assisted living community boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, spacious common areas for relaxing and entertaining, delicious meals served in a restaurant-style dining...
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They keep everything clean. The stuff is so caring and nice. A lot of activities. They try to get everyone involved. I would recommend to others.
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.
At Windward Pointe Senior Living, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with comfortable apartment homes, outstanding social and recreational events and health and wellness programs that deliver a fun and dignified lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a...
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Photo of Westbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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5 to all. We didn't have any complaints. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. They do affordable short-term respite stays for people who need a temporary option.
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.
Westbridge is located on the Wyndemere Retirement Community campus in Wheaton, IllinoisWestbridge residences offer a combination of gracious style and function that enables many to maintain their independence and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Our distinctive one-bedroom suites feature a...
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Photo of Willow Falls
1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.2
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There are several care givers who are exceptional and provide excellent and genuine care. The administration is willing to chat any time about my concerns. There are times that they are short staffed and...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 the heart of Crest Hill, Willow Falls Senior Living has been serving seniors of Will County for 25 years. The campus was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle; from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of...
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Photo of The Cottages of New Lenox
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
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They were very comforting to my mother. The care was amazing. It was affordable. We would refer anyone the facility. I would highly recommend the facility. Very caring staff.
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.
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Photo of Concord Place
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There is so much stuff to do here. Everyone working here is very courteous and helpful. The other residents are friendly too. The 3 meals a day are great! They are balanced meals and they change every day
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.
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT CONCORD PLACE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY We are so much more than a senior community. Concord Place Retirement Community is home. For over 25 years we have prided ourselves in creating a culture and atmosphere of comfort and love. To that end, we have focused our efforts...
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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care
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The community is clean, including the resident rooms, dining area, and community gathering places. The staff is caring and overall attentive. The call light system was replaced within the last few months....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a satisfying life. That’s why our community builds activities into every day, specifically chosen because each one contributes to some significant quality of life. We offer dedicated memory care in Valparaiso, Indiana, a dynamic...
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33 Floor plans available
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The building is beautiful. Even the studio size was good. They had a great food selection. The building looked and smelled clean. The staff was friendly, competent, and consistent, with no use of contract...
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.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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The people were so friendly, and especially the lady who took us around for a tour and gave us all the information. Her name was [name removed]. She made my mother feel so welcomed. The place was extremely...
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.
The Roosevelt at Salt Creek is a new premier Senior Living community nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, IL. Formerly Lexington Square, the community was recently acquired by a Chicago-based real estate investment and asset management firm who will begin a multi-faceted, 25+ million dollar...
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44 Floor plans available
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The start date changed by a week and they were accommodating but they created 2 billing accounts so I could not easily use the app nor auto pay with duplicate billing's. They'd email me an invoice for 1...
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.
At Brighton Gardens of Wheaton we provide solutions for seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living. Our service plans are individualized and provided by a team of specially trained, designated care managers who provide service for the same residents consistently, to build...
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There are more independent living residents than assisted living residents which gives the community a vibrant feel. Alcohol is permitted and even served. Residents are treated like adults. Very kind staff.
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.
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Naperville
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66 Floor plans available
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Can't give a five there's always room for improvement. The staff was very very nice. You still are to this day. Very helpful. They were the only ones that would accommodate us with some furniture since this...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Naperville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Naperville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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All of the staff members are super friendly and it did not take them long to know who we were whenever we walked in the door to see my brother. He had a medical issue in the beginning and they were great...
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.
Now under new management with Sunrise Senior Living as of June 2024In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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Activities are great and the coordinator goes out of her way to invite my mom who is unable to read the signs. Food is good, temperatures of the food tends to be a little bit too cold for many of the...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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I really don't have any particular "likes". In order to get anything done I've found I must go directly to the Director with my request, otherwise it seems nothing happens.
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.
The Wellshire is designed for seniors that require assistance with the activities of daily living. The campus offers a continuum of care with Bella Terra nursing and rehab center connected to The Wellshire. The Wellshire was built in 2011. We are located in Morton Grove, The Wellshire is...
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The staff was very friendly, caring, and attentive, and the administration was extremely helpful when transferring my mom from her previous facility. The staff would often stop in just to visit and talk with...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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Cost of nursing homes in Gary, IN

The average cost of senior living in Gary is $5,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Chicago, IN with an average of $5,487 per month.

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

Gary, IN
$5,487/mo
$4,996/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,913/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,487/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,144/mo
Private
$5,740/mo

Senior living costs in Gary 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: Gary, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGary, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,487/mo$4,996/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$4,849/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$6,668/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$2,933/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Gary, IN:$5,487/mo
Indiana:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Gary, IN:$6,613/mo
Indiana:$4,849/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gary, IN:$7,913/mo
Indiana:$6,668/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gary, IN:$3,395/mo
Indiana:$2,933/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gary, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gary 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.

Gary, ININ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Gary, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gary 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 average 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
Gary, IN$6,680/mo$6,404/mo+4.3%
Indiana$5,456/mo$5,255/mo+3.8%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Gary, IN
2024 average cost:$6,680/mo
2023 average cost:$6,404/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,456/mo
2023 average cost:$5,255/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gary

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gary

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

Meadowbrook Bolingbrook

5.0
My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...
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Gary nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gary nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gary, 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 Gary 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 Gary that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gary, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gary 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 Gary Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gary, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gary 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 Gary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gary, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.5%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gary 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 Gary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gary, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gary 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 Gary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gary, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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