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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wheeler, IN
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wheeler nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Wheeler, IN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Wheeler or another care type is right for you. Browse 27 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wheeler.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Thornton Junction, Riverdale and Altgeld Gardens.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Thayer, De Motte and Phoenix.
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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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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wheeler, IN
The average cost of senior living in Wheeler is $4,393 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Station, IN with an average of $4,287 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wheeler, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wheeler, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Wheeler over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wheeler
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wheeler
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
4.1
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.
Aviva Valparaiso
3.5
The staff greetings were very pleasant at Aviva Valparaiso. The admissions and finances were also pleasant and helpful. Most of the staff in the Memory Center were always helpful, not enough of them. Housekeeping needed a little more effort, but again not enough of them. Meals were usually warm ...
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Wheeler nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler, 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wheeler, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wheeler 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 Wheeler Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wheeler, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheeler 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 Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler 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 Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeler, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler 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 Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeler, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living, Wittenberg Village, a CCRC and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wheeler, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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