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My father has atrial fibrillation. He takes a medication that stops his blood pressure rising when he stands up. This also caused him to pass out and get what is known as a hang man fracture. He’s lucky to...
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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.
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It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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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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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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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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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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Willa of the Woods has been a wonderful experience for my Mother and my wife and myself. My Mother is very happy with the service, food, activities and her room. The personalized staff is great. Jerry Sutte
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Villa of the Woods, under the direction of Catholic Charities, has been serving the Fort Wayne area since 1976. In 1983, our program became licensed with the Indiana State Board of Health - and we continually pass their annual surveys with no deficiencies. We are one of the few facilities that...
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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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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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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 Gilead, IN

The average cost of senior living in Gilead is $3,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Etna Green, IN with an average of $3,229 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gilead, IN, vs. nearby cities

Gilead, IN
$3,322/mo
$3,360/mo
$3,385/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilead, IN, vs. state and national averages

Gilead, IN
$3,322/mo
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilead, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,322/mo
$4,434/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilead, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,159/mo
Studio
$3,431/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,137/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,356/mo

Senior living costs in Gilead 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: Gilead, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilead, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,322/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,434/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,724/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Gilead, IN:$3,322/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Gilead, IN:$4,434/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Gilead, IN:$2,724/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gilead, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gilead 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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Assisted living cost trends in Gilead, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gilead 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
Gilead, IN$4,972/mo$4,441/mo+11.9%
Indiana$4,805/mo$4,655/mo+3.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Gilead, IN
2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,441/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,805/mo
2023 average cost:$4,655/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilead, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gilead.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gilead

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilead

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Kokomo Place

4.6
So far the staff have been easy to work with. The activities are very good. They've been good about working with us to get the apartment straightened around. And the care has been pretty good. Although they have some interesting practices - for instance, having three CNAs come to get our ...
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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.

Gilead review score based on 190 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 190 reviews of 72 Gilead assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilead review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Gilead review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Gilead, IN72 facilities
6.2
Akron, IN10 facilities
7.8
Macy, IN70 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilead assisted living

When assisted living 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 190 reviews of 72 Gilead assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gilead resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
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3.6
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
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Gilead assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilead assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilead, 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 Gilead 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 Gilead that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilead, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.8%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gilead 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 Gilead Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilead, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilead 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 Gilead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilead, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilead 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 Gilead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilead, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilead 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 Gilead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilead, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilead

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gilead protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Chandler Place, Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne and StoryPoint Fort Wayne West are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gilead, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 90 assisted living facilities near Gilead, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gilead, Indiana are Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne and Five Star Residences of Northwoods. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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