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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sassafras, IN
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sassafras 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 Sassafras, 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 Sassafras or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sassafras.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Frymire, Union Star and Chenaultt.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sassafras, IN
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My mother received compassionate care for nearly a year here before she passed. The staff were friendly, food service great, and it was a clean place with super standards! I would HIGHLY recommend Oakwood...
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.
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.
Located near the banks of the mighty Ohio River in beautiful Southern Indiana Oakwood Health Campus provides the comfort of a small town setting combined with the amenities of nearby Evansville. Residents can enjoy picturesque Abe Lincoln Memorial Park, catch an Evansville Otters baseball game,...
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My family moved our mother into Brookside a month ago. Our experience so far has been very positive. My mother was in another nursing facility and really wasn't happy there. At Brookside, she has made...
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.
Brookside Village welcomes residents to anelegant “boutique” community. Nestled in theGerman community of Jasper, Brookside Villagecombines a distinctive and intimate ambiencewith spacious residential rooms, giving eachresident a special feeling of community andhome.Brookside Village residents...
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We have been grateful to find this facility to be truthful. They take care of my loved one and know her needs. We are very happy with the staff, they work really hard and are professional. The nursing care...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
BeeHive Homes of Huntingburg, the area’s newest Assisted Living home, is accepting new residents. We are a small home that allows our caregivers to focus on relationship development with our residents. It will be impossible for you or your loved one to be overlooked or forgotten in this new home....
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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Cost of nursing homes in Sassafras, IN
The average cost of senior living in Sassafras is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alton, IN with an average of $3,239 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sassafras, IN vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sassafras
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sassafras
Legacy Living of Jasper
5.0
We chose Legacy Living of Jasper because it is like living in an apartment with all of the freedom you get. The room sizes here are great and perfect sized for our loved one. They also have choices on room sizes as well depending on your needs. I have eaten here and the food is great, it is ...
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Cathedral Health Care in Jasper, IN
4.0
It has been good, my loved one is happy. I wasn't able to bring him clothes for a while and one of the cleaning folks brought him clothes and shoes and helped him set up his phone and everything. He's tickled. The nursing care is awesome, it's the highest. It takes a lot to put up with him and ...
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Oakwood Health Campus in Tell City, IN
5.0
Good service, clean facility, fresh food. Has bad burns and they were taken care of daily. Physical therapy team is great!
Sassafras nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sassafras nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sassafras, 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sassafras 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 Sassafras Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sassafras, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sassafras 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 Sassafras partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sassafras, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sassafras 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 Sassafras communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sassafras, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sassafras 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 Sassafras offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sassafras, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakwood Health Campus, Brookside Village Senior Living and Legacy Living of Jasper are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sassafras, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Sassafras, Indiana. See the full list.
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