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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Milford, IN

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zipAverageCost: $3,816

Nursing Homes Facilities near South Milford, IN

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If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! It is a wonderful place where my folks were taken care of very well. They treated my folks like their family. They have many activities and the place is...
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.
Chandler Place is located just south of the small town of Kendallville, Indiana. We are three miles south of Bixler Lake. Kendallville has many options for entertainment including public parks and several annual festivals. We make sure our residents have the opportunity to take part in community...
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I used this facility for a week for respite care for my Mother-in-law and everything went well. Anytime I called them, they responded very quickly. The staff interacted with my Mother-in-law very well. I...
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Noble, County! Orchard Pointe Health Campus in located in Kendallville, Indiana, a city where a love of nostalgia is paired with an abundance of natural beauty. Our campus offers a variety of ways in which residents can spend their days, from exploring the...
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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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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: 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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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.
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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.
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 your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. LaGrange’s only 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, a gathering area provides a...
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Cost of nursing homes in South Milford, IN

The average cost of senior living in South Milford is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cromwell, IN with an average of $3,396 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Milford, IN, vs. nearby cities

South Milford, IN
$3,816/mo
$4,229/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Milford, IN, vs. state and national averages

South Milford, IN
$3,816/mo
$4,169/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Milford, IN, vs. other senior living options

$4,733/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,816/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Milford, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,455/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,915/mo

Senior living costs in South Milford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Milford, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Milford, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,816/mo$4,169/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,816/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,733/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,864/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
South Milford, IN:$3,816/mo
Indiana:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
South Milford, IN:$3,816/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
South Milford, IN:$4,733/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
South Milford, IN:$2,864/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Milford, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Milford 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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Nursing homes cost trends in South Milford, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Milford 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
South Milford, IN$5,036/mo$5,084/mo-0.9%
Indiana$4,646/mo$4,361/mo+6.5%
National$4,913/mo$4,817/mo+2.0%
South Milford, IN
2024 average cost:$5,036/mo
2023 average cost:$5,084/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,646/mo
2023 average cost:$4,361/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,913/mo
2023 average cost:$4,817/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Milford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Milford

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Astral at Auburn

4.7
My mom loves it there and we are so happy we moved her The residents and staff are so friendly and helpful. Facility is beautiful and kept up really well. Maintenance staff are quick when needed and very friendly. Apartments are a great size, they have high ceilings and a lot of closet space.

Chandler Place in Kendallville, IN

5.0
Mom has increasing memory problems. The staff is courteous and kind with dealing with her issues. She gets her meds on time, and well checks as planned. The food appears to be good as she maintains her weight and has no complaints about the meals.

South Milford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Milford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Milford, 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 Milford 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 South Milford 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
28.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Milford 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 South Milford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Milford, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Milford 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 South Milford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Milford, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Milford 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 South Milford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Milford, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Milford 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 South Milford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Milford, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chandler Place, Orchard Pointe Health Campus and Sunny Meadows Residential Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Milford, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near South Milford, Indiana. See the full list.
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