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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dune Acres, IN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dune Acres nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dune Acres, IN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dune Acres or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dune Acres.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Deering, Oakglen and East Side.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Magee, Union Mills and Wellsboro.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dune Acres, IN

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Photo of Residences at Coffee Creek
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I moved my mom to the memory care here about 2 months ago and this has been such a great experience for us. We were so worried she wouldn't acclimate but she is doing wonderful and we can live our lives not...
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.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.8
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39 reviews
9.8
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39 reviews
5 star
82%
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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
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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.
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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Photo of Rittenhouse Village At Portage
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9.6
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50 reviews
9.6
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50 reviews
5 star
58%
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3 star
8%
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Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...
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.
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 Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
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Photo of Miller's Senior Living in Portage
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9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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The staff is wonderful. Place is very clean. The food is good and many choices. Everything you need is in that building. They have plenty of activities every day. I would recommend this place. My family very...
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.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you are completely self-sufficient and simply looking for maintenance-free living or require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take...
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Photo of Valparaiso Senior Village
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8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
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58%
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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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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
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.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
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There are some super nurses that take an interest in patient. The food is good. The overall staff is friendly, on top of things, and informative.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
At Chesterton Manor Health Care Center, our passionate team works to create a nurturing and engaging environment for all of our residents. We provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry services, and specialized care for...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
Photo of Miller Beach Terrace
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 nursing homes in Dune Acres, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dune Acres is $4,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Merrillville, IN with an average of $4,289 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dune Acres, IN vs. nearby cities

Dune Acres, IN
$4,389/mo
$4,376/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dune Acres, IN vs. the state and national average

Dune Acres, IN
$4,389/mo
$4,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dune Acres vs. other types of senior living

$5,912/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,389/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dune Acres, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$2,810/mo
Studio
$4,401/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,870/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,059/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dune Acres over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dune Acres

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dune Acres

Trail Creek Place Memory Care in Michigan City, IN

5.0
The facility is clean, cozy and home like. The staff is compassionate, attentive and respectful. Moving my loved one into Trail Creek Place was the best choice. Their activities director does an outstanding job of keeping the residents active and engaged. Trail Creek Place also has their dining ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Valparaiso Senior Village

4.3
We would recommend to others and have already done so. We picked this community because it was good and they accepted Medicaid. Only Disappointment is with the Rx system in place.Very difficult to make the many prescription changes weekly & monthly as needed for Parkinson's with two additional ...
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Dune Acres nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dune Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dune Acres nursing homes

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 Dune Acres Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dune Acres nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dune Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dune Acres nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dune Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dune Acres nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dune Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dune Acres, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, Residences at Coffee Creek and Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dune Acres, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Dune Acres, Indiana. See the full list.

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