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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Altona, IN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Altona, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Altona or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Altona.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Altona for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 5 assisted living facilities in the Altona area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Log Cabin Park, North Highland and Northcrest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Wayne, Angola and Auburn.
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The nursing staff was excellent. Sometimes we wanted a doctor's opinion, but a doctor wasn't usually available. We needed memory care. This was by far the best value for what we could afford.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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54 reviews
The nurses are very helpful with my mother. While the meals are not as carb friendly for diabetics as we would like, the nurses help her with her meal choices to try to reduce the amount of carbs in 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.
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, 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Altona, IN
The average cost of senior living in Altona is $3,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cromwell, IN with an average of $3,396 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Altona, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Altona, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Altona vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Altona, IN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Altona over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Altona, IN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Altona
Recent reviews for assisted living in Altona
Astral at Auburn
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Astral at Auburn and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. We moved her here from a different facility where things were not going as well. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, meals and activities are ...
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Chapman Place in Fort Wayne, IN
4.1
I feel my loved one is safe there. They are good at communicating changes in his condition. He likes the food, which is important. It's clean overall, although they've had some staffing shortages with housekeeping.
Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Fort Wayne, IN
5.0
I am very happy with the care Mom is receiving at Heritage Park. The staff are very caring, and really take the time to get to know you. I highly recommend this place!
Altona assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, 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 Altona assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Altona 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
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Altona assisted living
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 Altona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altona assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Altona
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Altona protect seniors.
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StoryPoint Fort Wayne West, Georgetowne Place and Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Altona, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Altona, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Altona, Indiana are StoryPoint Fort Wayne West, Georgetowne Place and Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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