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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shields, IN

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Shields or another care type is right for you. Browse 175 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shields.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shields, IN

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My sister is doing very well since her move to this community. They have been excellent, and I'am satisfied with her move here. We really like the staff, they are taking good care of her. They have nice...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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The staff is very friendly and informative, letting us know of any special needs or issues they are dealing with concerning my mother. They truly care about their residents, and this is valuable to me for...
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.
Conveniently located just off E. King Street on S. Mildford Drive, Morning Pointe of Franklin is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 50 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 15 apartments in The Lantern...
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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.
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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This place is wonderful! My aunt has lived here for about a year and a half (maybe closer to 2 years) and loves it. She has made some new and now very dear friends, she loves the staff and they love her....
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.
Parr's at Springhurst in Louisville, Kentucky is an assisted living community with a lot to offer. Louisville is known for providing a high quality of life, having parks around every corner, and welcomes new faces in this tight-knit community. The beautifully landscaped and clean yard is just one...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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.
At Covered Bridge Health Campus, our warm, welcoming setting and five-star amenities are just part of what we have to offer. Located just one hour south of Indianapolis and one hour north of Louisville, Seymour, Indiana is a thriving industrial, commercial, and residential community. Residents...
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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.
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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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.
Known as a vibrant, close-knit community, Bloomington, Indiana is a town where both residents and visitors alike feel at home. Stonecroft Health Campus is proud to serve Bloomington and the surrounding communities by enriching the lives of its residents and their families. Located near...
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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.
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.
Crownpointe Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana is located 1 mile south of Greensburg on Highway 421 South. We offer private apartments with a variety of floor plans to meet individual needs and preferences.Our mission is to maintain your independence, safety and privacy by honoring...
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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: 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 the caregivers and support staff of Rolling Hills, we 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...
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shields, IN

The average cost of senior living in Shields is $4,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon, IN with an average of $3,791 per month.

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

Shields, IN
$4,433/mo
$4,445/mo

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

Shields, IN
$4,433/mo
$4,169/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$4,957/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,433/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,599/mo
Studio
$4,470/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,515/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,380/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Shields 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: Shields, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShields, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,433/mo$4,169/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,210/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,957/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,608/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Shields, IN:$4,433/mo
Indiana:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Shields, IN:$4,210/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shields, IN:$4,957/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shields, IN:$3,608/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shields, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shields 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 Shields, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shields 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
Shields, IN$5,217/mo$5,443/mo-4.2%
Indiana$5,054/mo$4,897/mo+3.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shields, IN
2024 average cost:$5,217/mo
2023 average cost:$5,443/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shields

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shields

Cedar Creek of Bloomington Memory Care

5.0
My dad hasn't been at Cedar Creek (formerly Cedarhurst) since[date removed] when he passed away. I will comment that my family was always very satisfied with the care our dad received. He was treated like family and the staff members were always very professional. I have told many people I ...
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Traditions of Columbus

4.4
We are in an independent care villas. We basically care for ourselves. The best part of living here is the attached garage which is perfect. Of all the facilities I have visited the garage is the best. I have my stained glass shop inside the garage with my full size car and it works great. I ...
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Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

5.0
My mother got the very best care at Bell Trace....the rehabilitation was outstanding.

Shields nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shields nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shields, 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 Shields 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 Shields that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shields, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shields 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 Shields Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shields, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shields 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 Shields partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shields, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shields 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 Shields communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shields, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shields 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 Shields offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shields, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
0.5%
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Cedar Creek of Seymour, Greenwood Village South and Cedar Creek of Bloomington Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shields, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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