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10 Best Nursing Homes in Porter County, IN

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Porter 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Porter County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Porter County is about $4,441, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 253 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Porter County, IN

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Photo of Residences at Coffee Creek
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If you are lonely and a senior this is a great place to be. The staff are friendly and they keep it nice and clean. I like visiting with friends in the lobby. It's nice to have someone to talk to. The staff...
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.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living
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11 Floor plan available
9.7
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We toured MANY places for my loved one. We settled on a few but kept coming back to the idea of Brookdale and I am so glad we did. We had my loved one at another AL and it was beautiful and more modern but...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingChoose us for your next home base, and you can the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for an upgraded quality of life. Chores are gone. Laundry, cleaning, home maintenance—we’ll take care of all of that. All you have to take care of it living your best...
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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Memory Care
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11 Floor plan available
9.4
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The most familiar faces can become faded. When a family makes a decision to put a love one under the care of someone else that decision is not made easily. Being confident in somebody else that isn’t...
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.
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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9.3
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28 reviews
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Nothing but good things to say. My mother chose it, but the entire family agreed. I would recommend to others but I understand the food is lousy. Maybe some improvement there.
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 Aviva Valparaiso, we believe every day is an opportunity to enjoy life’s moments. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, just an hour outside Chicago, our community exudes warmth and friendliness, providing a haven where residents can thrive. At Aviva Valparaiso, we treat each resident like family,...
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Photo of Miller's Senior Living in Portage
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My father has been a resident at Miller Senior Living, Assited living in Portage, IN for over a year. The staff are wonderful, very attentive and caring for every resident. The facility is very clean! It is...
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.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you are completely self-sufficient and simply looking for maintenance-free living or require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take...
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After having experience at other facilities with other family members. Avalon Springs cannot compare. the BEST! Beautiful environment inside and out. Very caring staff that meet the needs of residents. Not a...
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.
Avalon Springs Health Campus is located near the heart of downtown Valparaiso, IN; a town known for its unique restaurants, plentiful shopping, and its supportive and friendly community. Voted one of America’s Best Communities, Valparaiso has much to offer, from the breathtaking Talltree...
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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
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.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
Photo of Valparaiso Senior Village
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6.9
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My mother recently passed after 2.5 years in the memory care unit. Overall, the actual caregivers were fine…helpful and gracious, did their best. However, I felt that communication with the administration...
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.
Valparaiso Senior Village is excited to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services to the seniors of Valparaiso, Indiana, and its surrounding areas. Valparaiso Senior Village offers a safe and active lifestyle paired with a kind and compassionate staff. Our care services are unique to each...
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My name is [name removed] and I have been here for two years. I love the activities and participate all the time. The food is very good and the nursing staff is very good. Therapy was good but I hated it...
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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There are some super nurses that take an interest in patient. The food is good. The overall staff is friendly, on top of things, and informative.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Chesterton Manor Health Care Center, our passionate team works to create a nurturing and engaging environment for all of our residents. We provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry services, and specialized care for...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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...
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.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...

Cost of nursing homes in Porter County, IN

The average cost of senior living in Porter County is $4,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wanatah, IN with an average of $4,350 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Porter County, IN vs. nearby counties

Porter County, IN
$4,441/mo

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

Porter County, IN
$4,441/mo
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

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

$4,932/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,441/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,132/mo
Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,943/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,707/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,800/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Porter County over time

Porter County, ININ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Porter County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Porter County

Trail Creek Place Memory Care in Michigan City, IN

5.0
The facility is clean, cozy and home like. The staff is compassionate, attentive and respectful. Moving my loved one into Trail Creek Place was the best choice. Their activities director does an outstanding job of keeping the residents active and engaged. Trail Creek Place also has their dining ...
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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.

Valparaiso Senior Village

4.3
We would recommend to others and have already done so. We picked this community because it was good and they accepted Medicaid. Only Disappointment is with the Rx system in place.Very difficult to make the many prescription changes weekly & monthly as needed for Parkinson's with two additional ...
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Porter County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter County, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter County, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
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
23.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter County, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter County, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter County, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Coffee Creek, Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living and StoryPoint Schererville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Porter County, Indiana. See full list of communities.

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

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