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10 Best Nursing Homes in Balbec, IN

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zipAverageCost: $3,553

Nursing Homes Facilities near Balbec, IN

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When it comes to the care services, our mom's in independent living so doesn't need care yet. For the meals - not able to eat inside right now. Expects to be able to do so in January. Our loved one has not...
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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Overall satisfied. Staff really good with people. The ones that stay. There is quite a bit of turnover. Meals may be a bit mediocre but fills your tummy. I do my own laundry by choice. It's getting...
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.
Lynd Place is a cozy, homelike community located in a beautiful wooded setting in Muncie, Indiana. Muncie is home to Ball State University which is about four miles west of us, and our residents enjoy the many cultural, educational and entertainment options available there. Our registered...
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The food is excellent in fact they overfeed us and the staff is very helpful and very kind I really have nothing bad to say about this facility I have fallen a couple of times and nursing staff is here...
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.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Balbec, IN

The average cost of senior living in Balbec is $3,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Van Buren, IN with an average of $3,320 per month.

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

Balbec, IN
$3,553/mo
$3,498/mo

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

Balbec, IN
$3,553/mo
$4,169/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$7,951/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,553/mo

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

Studio
$3,801/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,778/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,998/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,311/mo

Senior living costs in Balbec 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: Balbec, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBalbec, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,553/mo$4,169/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,711/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$7,951/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$6,562/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Balbec, IN:$3,553/mo
Indiana:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Balbec, IN:$5,711/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Balbec, IN:$7,951/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Balbec, IN:$6,562/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Balbec, IN, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Balbec, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Balbec 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Balbec, IN$4,203/mo$4,549/mo-7.6%
Indiana$4,798/mo$4,551/mo+5.4%
National$5,162/mo$4,900/mo+5.4%
Balbec, IN
2024 average cost:$4,203/mo
2023 average cost:$4,549/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,798/mo
2023 average cost:$4,551/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,162/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Balbec

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Balbec

Cedar Creek of Muncie

5.0
My mom has received excellent care as a resident of Cedar Creek for about six months. I am so thankful for this wonderful place! The staff is absolutely awesome and they honestly care about each person. All staff and residents are happy and kind. I visit often and haven’t found even one person ...
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Balbec nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balbec nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balbec, 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 Balbec 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 Balbec 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
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Balbec 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 Balbec 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
33.3%
4.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balbec 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 Balbec partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balbec, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Balbec 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 Balbec communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balbec 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 Balbec offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balbec, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
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Christian Care Retirement Community, Cedar Creek of Muncie and River Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Balbec, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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