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10 Best Nursing Homes in Zulu, IN

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Zulu 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 134 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Zulu, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Zulu is about $5,949, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1070 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Zulu, IN

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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.
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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.
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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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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.
We know that there are many choices when choosing an assisted living facility, and we respect the process you are going through. What we have found is that Antwerp Manor is Assisted Living Done Right and a place where your loved one will be cared for and treated with respect on a daily basis.Our...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation Center
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, 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 resident’s...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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55 Photos available
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.
Maplewood at Shane’s Village is an all-inclusive Assisted Living located outside of Rockford! We are dedicated to providing high quality services to seniors according to their needs. They offer a full range of senior living services, including assistance with activities of daily living and...
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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: 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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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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/
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Heritage Pointe of Warren
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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.
Click on link to take a virtual tour of one of our apartments. https://heritagepointeofwarren.org/our-care/independent-living/apartments/
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Zulu, IN

The average cost of senior living in Zulu is $5,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Markle, IN with an average of $3,632 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Zulu, IN, vs. nearby cities

Zulu, IN
$5,936/mo
$5,889/mo

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

Zulu, IN
$5,936/mo
$4,300/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

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

$7,409/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,936/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,264/mo
Studio
$4,709/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,498/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,020/mo

Senior living costs in Zulu 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: Zulu, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZulu, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,936/mo$4,300/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$6,077/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$7,409/mo$5,061/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$3,333/mo$3,197/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Zulu, IN:$5,936/mo
Indiana:$4,300/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Zulu, IN:$6,077/mo
Indiana:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Zulu, IN:$7,409/mo
Indiana:$5,061/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Zulu, IN:$3,333/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Zulu, IN, over time

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

Zulu, ININ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Zulu, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Zulu 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 median 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
Zulu, IN$5,468/mo$4,781/mo+14.4%
Indiana$5,054/mo$4,897/mo+3.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Zulu, IN
2024 average cost:$5,468/mo
2023 average cost:$4,781/mo
Percent change:+14.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,054/mo
2023 average cost:$4,897/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Zulu

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Zulu

Otterbein Cridersville SeniorLife Community

5.0
From what my dad has told me, he really likes Otterbein Cridersville. He really likes the staff. They have exceeded our expectations for taking care of Dad. He had to spend some time in the rehab facility after being in the hospital for a bloodstream infection. He told me if he ever gets that ...
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The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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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.

Zulu nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zulu nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zulu, 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 Zulu 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 Zulu that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zulu, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zulu 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 Zulu Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zulu, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zulu 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 Zulu partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zulu, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Zulu 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 Zulu communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zulu, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Zulu 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 Zulu offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zulu, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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