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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Wayne, MI
Fort Wayne 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 77 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort Wayne, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort Wayne is about $5,075, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 156 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 West Sumpter, Martinsville and Lathrup Village.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Fort Wayne, MI
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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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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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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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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: 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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Fort Wayne, MI
The average cost of senior living in Fort Wayne is $5,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, MI with an average of $4,207 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Wayne, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort Wayne, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort Wayne
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort Wayne
Novi Lakes Health Campus
4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!
Shelby Nursing Ctr in Shelby Twp, MI
4.0
That was okay, but not nearly as good as Sunrise. It was more rehab after my mother in law had been in the hospital. It wasn't bad but it didn't have the same homey feeling, it seemed more like a hospital.
Brookdale Utica Assisted Living
5.0
My brother [name removed] was only at Brookdale for two weeks. He passed away last May. The two weeks at Brookdale were wonderful. They were amazing. It will be my choice for me when the time comes. They took care of my brother at nursing home level when he was there for assisted living. They ...
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Fort Wayne nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Wayne nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
56.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
56.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
56.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.9%
0.4%
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Hutcheson Manor, The Bradford Senior Living and Sunrise on Vernier are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort Wayne, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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