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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Wanatah, IN

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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living
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11 Floor plan available
9.8
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39 reviews
9.8
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39 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
15%
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3%
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We toured MANY places for my loved one. We settled on a few but kept coming back to the idea of Brookdale and I am so glad we did. We had my loved one at another AL and it was beautiful and more modern but...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingChoose us for your next home base, and you can the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for an upgraded quality of life. Chores are gone. Laundry, cleaning, home maintenance—we’ll take care of all of that. All you have to take care of it living your best...
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9.3
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28 reviews
9.3
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28 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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Nothing but good things to say. My mother chose it, but the entire family agreed. I would recommend to others but I understand the food is lousy. Maybe some improvement there.
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Valparaiso, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities...
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8.8
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23 reviews
8.8
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23 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
17%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
1 star
13%
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My mother recently passed after 2.5 years in the memory care unit. Overall, the actual caregivers were fine…helpful and gracious, did their best. However, I felt that communication with the administration...
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.
Valparaiso Senior Village is excited to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services to the seniors of Valparaiso, Indiana, and its surrounding areas. Valparaiso Senior Village offers a safe and active lifestyle paired with a kind and compassionate staff. Our care services are unique to each...
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After having experience at other facilities with other family members. Avalon Springs cannot compare. the BEST! Beautiful environment inside and out. Very caring staff that meet the needs of residents. Not a...
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.
Avalon Springs Health Campus is located near the heart of downtown Valparaiso, IN; a town known for its unique restaurants, plentiful shopping, and its supportive and friendly community. Voted one of America’s Best Communities, Valparaiso has much to offer, from the breathtaking Talltree...
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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 assisted living in South Wanatah, IN

The average cost of senior living in South Wanatah is $3,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Knox, IN with an average of $3,441 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Wanatah, IN vs. nearby cities

South Wanatah, IN
$3,820/mo
$4,150/mo
$3,857/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Wanatah, IN vs. the state and national average

South Wanatah, IN
$3,820/mo
$3,855/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Wanatah vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,820/mo
$4,777/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Wanatah, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,095/mo
Studio
$4,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,681/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,718/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Wanatah over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Wanatah, 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 South Wanatah.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Wanatah

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Wanatah

Virginia Place in Merrillville, IN

3.5
It's not worth the money for my loved one's level of care and I'm sure the staff are aware but they would rather keep getting paid. They are nice people, but my loved one and other residents feel differently when I visit, so I plan on bringing her home next month.

Brentwood at LaPorte in La Porte, IN

5.0
We are thankful that we found Brentwood for mom. After breaking her hip we were not sure what to do next. The hospital sent her to rehab and that lasted only 24 days before another move was needed. Being out of state we were unsure what to do. We called a place for mom and they recommended ...
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Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City

4.9
multiple Family members have lived here throughout the years, My aunt had to utilized their wonderful extensions of care due having dementia she was able to keep functionality with familiar friends and workers by transitioning from villa to the assisted side and finally to memory care where ...
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South Wanatah review score based on 29 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 5 South Wanatah assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Wanatah 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

South Wanatah review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
South Wanatah, IN5 facilities
7.7
Wanatah, IN111 facilities
9.0
La Crosse, IN5 facilities

Review subcategories for South Wanatah 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 29 reviews of 5 South Wanatah assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Wanatah 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.
South Wanatah, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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South Wanatah assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wanatah assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wanatah, 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 South Wanatah 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 South Wanatah that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Wanatah, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
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
80%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Wanatah 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 South Wanatah Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Wanatah, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Wanatah 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 South Wanatah partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Wanatah, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wanatah 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 South Wanatah communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Wanatah, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
80%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wanatah 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 South Wanatah offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wanatah, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Wanatah

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 South Wanatah protect seniors.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Wanatah, Indiana. See full list of communities.

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