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10 Best Nursing Homes in Tunker, IN
Tunker 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tunker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tunker is about $3,411, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 122 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 Claypool, Lakeview Spring and North Webster.
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9.6
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89 reviews
The telephone system- actually speaking with a particular staff member was a bit difficult when a message was left. The director was willing to work with the challenge of Dad's behavioral situation; helping...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Fort Wayne West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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8.5
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2 reviews
5 stars for all. I was so impressed with Autumn Trace in Columbia City and all of the staff that I stopped looking any further, I knew that this was the place. The location of the facility, the newness,...
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.
Autumn Trace of Columbia City opened on a sunny August day in 2021. We are a privately owned company with Hoosier roots. When you come for your tour, it will become clear that our goal is to make you feel like you are home. Your family and friends can visit you in the comfort of your apartment...
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8.0
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1 review
I am pleased with how much communication has improved since my parents arrived there abruptly a year ago. They could improve on the Flavor and options of the food. Mom likes to eat healthier. She misses...
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.
On 33 acres in North Manchester, Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community offers a complete range of residential senior living options and senior care services including neighborhoods with independent living cottages, assisted living apartments, rehabilitation, skilled nursing services and memory...
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7.7
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30 reviews
So far everything about Tipton Place is good! We picked this community because of low pressure from sales staff,proximity to home,cleanliness of facility, smaller size & # of residents, and unit condition.
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.
At Tipton Place, senior living community, residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our...
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, 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.
Check out our floor plans for our apartments and take a virtual tour by clicking the link below. https://heritagepointeofhuntington.org/our-care/residential-living/
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Tunker, IN
The average cost of senior living in Tunker is $3,411 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burket, IN with an average of $3,312 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tunker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tunker
Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, IN
5.0
Extended family gather here for special days like birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, etc. it is very affordable, delicious, accommodating time wise, and lets family join the resident(s) who has a harder time getting out. There’s no standing around and waiting for ...
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Chapman Place in Fort Wayne, IN
4.8
Never have I worked with a group of people who go above and way beyond for their clients. They spent many hours on the phone with me and giving me advice and helping with contacts. Greatest customer service around.
Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Fort Wayne, IN
5.0
I am very happy with the care Mom is receiving at Heritage Park. The staff are very caring, and really take the time to get to know you. I highly recommend this place!
Tunker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tunker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tunker, 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 Tunker 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 Tunker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tunker, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Tunker 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 Tunker 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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tunker 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 Tunker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tunker, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
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 Tunker 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 Tunker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tunker 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 Tunker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne, StoryPoint Fort Wayne West and Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tunker, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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