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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dunkirk, IN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dunkirk, A Place for Mom can help. With 38 memory care facilities in Dunkirk, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Dunkirk incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dunkirk memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dunkirk, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Andersonville, Creston and Irvington.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Muncie, Portland and Powers.

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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Cost of memory care in Dunkirk, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dunkirk is $8,136 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fowlerton, IN with an average of $4,035 per month.

Memory care costs in Dunkirk, IN, vs. nearby cities

Dunkirk, IN
$8,136/mo
$9,237/mo
$8,307/mo

Memory care costs in Dunkirk, IN, vs. state and national averages

Dunkirk, IN
$8,136/mo
$4,944/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Dunkirk, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$8,136/mo

Memory care costs in Dunkirk, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,064/mo
Studio
$5,026/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,620/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,311/mo

Senior living costs in Dunkirk vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dunkirk, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunkirk, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$8,136/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,647/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$6,991/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Dunkirk, IN:$8,136/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Dunkirk, IN:$3,647/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Dunkirk, IN:$6,991/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Dunkirk, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunkirk 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.

Dunkirk, ININ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dunkirk, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dunkirk 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
Dunkirk, IN$6,473/mo$5,193/mo+24.6%
Indiana$6,069/mo$5,789/mo+4.8%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Dunkirk, IN
2024 average cost:$6,473/mo
2023 average cost:$5,193/mo
Percent change:+24.6%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$6,069/mo
2023 average cost:$5,789/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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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 memory care in Dunkirk

Recent reviews for memory care in Dunkirk

Independence Village of Fishers East

5.0
I would rate all a 5 except value. Mom is quite content living at the Independence Village East community. The food options are varied and helpings are full. We all appreciate the staff. We consider some of them family.

Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville, IN

5.0
Prairie Lakes is the primary reason I am recovering from a fractured ankle. The administration is always present for questions. The nurses are professional and the aides are compassionate, sincere, and caring. The P.T. and the O.T. therapists were top notch, constantly trying to improve your ...
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Friends Fellowship Community, a CCRC in Richmond, IN

5.0
My dad is thriving here! He is enjoying the activities like boxing, swimming, and exercising. The community is a very clean facility. The food is nice and the people are nice too. The staff help my dad make his appointments and they are very nice. The only improvement should be with the internet ...
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Dunkirk review score based on 162 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 29 Dunkirk memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunkirk review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dunkirk review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dunkirk, IN29 facilities
8.3
Redkey, IN28 facilities
8.3
Albany, IN38 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunkirk memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 162 reviews of 29 Dunkirk memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunkirk resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dunkirk, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Dunkirk memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunkirk memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dunkirk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
65.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunkirk memory care

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 Dunkirk Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunkirk memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dunkirk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkirk memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dunkirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkirk memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dunkirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunkirk, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dunkirk

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dunkirk protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Fishers East, Five Star Residences of Noblesville and Sugar Fork Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dunkirk, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 38 memory care facilities near Dunkirk, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Dunkirk, Indiana is Sugar Fork Crossing. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 38 memory care facilities near you in Dunkirk, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dunkirk, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dunkirk, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Dunkirk, Indiana ranges from $651 to $575500. The average Memory Care cost in Dunkirk, Indiana is $8,136. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dunkirk, Indiana typically starts at $651. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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