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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Specializing in care for individuals who are Mentally Ill, Developmentally Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Aged, have Alzheimer ’s Disease or Traumatic Brain Injuries.MGS Haven is a beautiful home that offers exceptional care to a maximum of six residents and are licensed by the State of...
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So far everything is fine. All the family members are pleased, down to the grandchildren. They have responded very well to anything that has come up. She keeps us well informed about everything. They even...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Alternative Adult Residence is a freestanding licensed Residential Care Facility dedicated entirely to caring for persons living with memory impairment, Alzheimer's, mental challenges, and/or chronic illness.  Our primary responsibility is to keep you safe and comfortable while enhancing the...
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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.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Love Care is a senior care home located in the city of Dearborn Heights and Wayne County. Paving the way for seniors to maintain as much independence as possible, the home readily works to improve memory through various on-site activities. Alzheimer's and dementia are two of the main health...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We had a great experience with them. The owner is very caring. She worked with us to make Mom feel more comfortable because she was not really happy having to make the transition from her home after 62...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Fort Wayne, MI

The average cost of senior living in Fort Wayne is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, MI with an average of $3,479 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Wayne, MI, vs. nearby cities

Fort Wayne, MI
$4,191/mo
$4,194/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Wayne, MI, vs. state and national averages

Fort Wayne, MI
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Wayne, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,191/mo
$5,158/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Wayne, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,599/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$3,107/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,508/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,275/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Wayne 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: Fort Wayne, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Wayne, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,191/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,158/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,720/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Wayne, MI:$4,191/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fort Wayne, MI:$5,158/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Wayne, MI:$3,720/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Wayne, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Wayne 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fort Wayne, MI$3,850/mo$3,654/mo+5.4%
Michigan$5,236/mo$4,891/mo+7.1%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Fort Wayne, MI
2024 average cost:$3,850/mo
2023 average cost:$3,654/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,236/mo
2023 average cost:$4,891/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Wayne, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Wayne

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Wayne

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

5.0
The day staff in my mom's area is excellent. Housekeeping seems adequate. I don't know about the meals. My mom has dementia, so I can't get an answer that is accurate. CP has ice cream socials and wine and cheese socials a couple of times each week. The chair exercise class is excellent. Because ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

New Beginnings in Farmington Hills, MI

4.7
I love it! They were very kind very attentive, very professional. I had no problem or any complaint. I was pleased with them. They were quick to replace anything that was broken. It's very, very clean!

Fort Wayne review score based on 67 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 29 Fort Wayne assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Wayne 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

Fort Wayne review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Fort Wayne, MI29 facilities
8.3
River Rouge, MI57 facilities
8.2
Ecorse, MI54 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Wayne 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 67 reviews of 29 Fort Wayne assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Wayne 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
3.3
4.0
Friendliness
3.5
4.1
Care services
2.6
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.0
3.7
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Fort Wayne assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Wayne assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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
51.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Wayne, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Wayne

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 Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Wayne protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Graceland Residential, Downriver Estates Senior Living and The Vernon Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Wayne, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 51 assisted living facilities near Fort Wayne, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Wayne, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Hearthstone Communities Sterling I and Aiello Adult Foster Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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