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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alvarado, IN

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zipAverageCost: $4,229

Nursing Homes Facilities near Alvarado, IN

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My parents have been residents of Chandler for almost 2 years. Their care has been exceptional. Recently my father passed away, the staff was so caring and concerned for my mother. They are communicative and...
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.
Chandler Place is located just south of the small town of Kendallville, Indiana. We are three miles south of Bixler Lake. Kendallville has many options for entertainment including public parks and several annual festivals. We make sure our residents have the opportunity to take part in community...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Astral at Auburn is a newly constructed, beautiful Senior Living Community serving seniors our spacious Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, and Memory Support all within one campus. We look forward to meeting you!
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The staff is extremely nice and caring. There are certain ones that go above and beyond with my MIL. She only allows one of them to help fix her hair. They have all been helpful and accommodating as issues...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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This community for sure made a difference in my father-in- laws view on his independence. They made it very important for him to still be able to do things on his own and made him feel like it was okay to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fountain Park Inn and Villas is an assistant living community located in Bryan, OH. We offer a wide range of services for senior citizens to provide them with the appropriate type of care for their situation. Our facilities are designed to allow our residents to maintain healthy lifestyles by...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Alvarado, IN

The average cost of senior living in Alvarado is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wolcottville, IN with an average of $3,453 per month.

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

Alvarado, IN
$4,229/mo
$4,040/mo
$3,767/mo

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

Alvarado, IN
$4,229/mo
$4,169/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,196/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,229/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,550/mo
Studio
$4,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,664/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,943/mo

Senior living costs in Alvarado 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: Alvarado, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlvarado, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,229/mo$4,169/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,961/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,196/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,970/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Alvarado, IN:$4,229/mo
Indiana:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Alvarado, IN:$3,961/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Alvarado, IN:$4,196/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Alvarado, IN:$2,970/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alvarado, IN, over time

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

Alvarado, ININ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Alvarado, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alvarado 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
Alvarado, IN$5,249/mo$5,222/mo+0.5%
Indiana$4,803/mo$4,551/mo+5.5%
National$5,224/mo$4,900/mo+6.6%
Alvarado, IN
2024 average cost:$5,249/mo
2023 average cost:$5,222/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,803/mo
2023 average cost:$4,551/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,224/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alvarado

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alvarado

Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bryan, OH

4.7
They are really so kind and very helpful. I can tell that they really like and genuinely care for my mom. They look out for her and are doing all they can to help her in any way they can. Mom is not quite as advanced in her dementia as some of the other residents are, and most of the ...
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Drews Place of Coldwater II

4.8
Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high expectations for cleanliness and resident care. They also work well with our Hospice provider.

Astral at Auburn

5.0
Mom lives in an apartment. The staff is so friendly. She gets 2 meals a day that is included in her rent. Housecleaning is also included. There are activities all the time. Every Friday they have " happy hour". Dining room is always clean. They decorate everywhere with special things according ...
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Alvarado nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alvarado nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alvarado, 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 Alvarado 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 Alvarado that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alvarado, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
63.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alvarado 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 Alvarado Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alvarado, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alvarado 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 Alvarado partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alvarado, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alvarado 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 Alvarado communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alvarado, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alvarado 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 Alvarado offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alvarado, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.5%
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Chandler Place, Astral at Auburn and Drews Place of Coldwater II are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alvarado, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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