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9 Best Nursing Homes in Knox County, IN

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Knox County 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knox County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knox County is about $4,789, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 34 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Glezen, Ashby Yards and Francisco.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Knox County, IN

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I looked at a villa and heard about the life style and in one day I decided I wanted to try INDEPENDENT living. I had heard of assisted living and even tried a senior apartment but never heard of...
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.
Washington Indiana is a town with a friendly, tight-knit community and strong family values. At The Villages at Oak Ridge, we are no different. We pride ourselves in providing a warm, welcoming place for our residents to call home. Residents of The Villages at Oak Ridge can choose from a variety...
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Everyone was always very helpful and respectful of the family and the resident. From moving in to moving out, they were always ready to help. Lots of activities and special occasions. Food is great and lots...
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.
We would like to take a moment and introduce our facility and some of our services. We are not a traditional long term care facility, however we do provide a wide range of services. We provide twenty four hour a day assistance and support for all activities of daily living including, bathing and...
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It was wonderful! It was truly the best experience. I have not only had my husband here but other loved ones as well. Every one of the staff members is as precious as they can be.
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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My Mother has resided at Willow Manor for 5 years. I am very pleased with her care. The staff get really involved and show her the attention she needs. She is very active and social, attending many of the...
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.
On behalf of the caregivers and support staff of Crestview, we thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the...
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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 in Historical Vincennes Indiana, BridgePointe Health Campus provides our residents with a serene and familiar setting to call home. Residents who are interested in the local history can enjoy activities outside the campus such as, touring the George Roger Clark Memorial, and visiting...
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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.
Nestled amongst the lush farmlands and wooded hillsides of Petersburg in Pike County, Indiana, Amber Manor Care Center prides itself on providing award winning customer service with an emphasis on home-town hospitality. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can explore historic...
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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: 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.
Parkview Village is a not-for-profit facility with a warm environment and surrounded by friendly people with Christian values.  We operate with integrity in a trust-worthy atmosphere and will strive to provide for the needs of all our residents.  Located within the beautiful...
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Cost of nursing homes in Knox County, IN

The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $4,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bruceville, IN with an average of $4,701 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Knox County, IN, vs. nearby counties

Knox County, IN
$4,789/mo

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

Knox County, IN
$4,789/mo
$4,996/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,405/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,789/mo

Nursing homes costs in Knox County, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,043/mo
Private
$4,808/mo

Senior living costs in Knox County 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: Knox County, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnox County, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,789/mo$4,996/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,452/mo$4,849/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,405/mo$6,668/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,993/mo$2,933/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Knox County, IN:$4,789/mo
Indiana:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Knox County, IN:$4,452/mo
Indiana:$4,849/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Knox County, IN:$6,405/mo
Indiana:$6,668/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Knox County, IN:$2,993/mo
Indiana:$2,933/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Knox County, IN, over time

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

Knox County, ININ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Knox County, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Knox County 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
Knox County, IN$4,610/mo$4,412/mo+4.5%
Indiana$4,532/mo$4,528/mo+0.1%
National$5,108/mo$5,056/mo+1.0%
Knox County, IN
2024 average cost:$4,610/mo
2023 average cost:$4,412/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,528/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,108/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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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 Knox County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knox County

Oak Village Healthcare in Oaktown, IN

5.0
They are good to him and take good care of him. He is happy there. Rehab therapy is very good. He enjoys the meals and dining. Their communication is good.

Colonial Assisted Living Community of Vincennes

5.0
The staff at this facility are very attentive to the residents and their family. The residents are family to the staff here. The cleanliness, food, care, value are all great here. I would highly recommend Colonial to friends and family.

Knox County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knox County, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox County, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Villages At Oak Ridge, Colonial Assisted Living Community of Vincennes and Oak Village Healthcare are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Indiana. See the full list.
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