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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wells County, IN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wells County 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 Wells County, 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 Wells County or another care type is right for you. Browse 107 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wells County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waynedale, Westchester and Avalon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Landess, Westchester and Arcana.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Wells County, IN

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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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: 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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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
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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.
Maplewood at Shane’s Village is an all-inclusive Assisted Living located outside of Rockford! We are dedicated to providing high quality services to seniors according to their needs. They offer a full range of senior living services, including assistance with activities of daily living and...
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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: 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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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wells County, IN

The average cost of senior living in Wells County is $3,660 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Etna, IN with an average of $3,305 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells County, IN vs. nearby counties

Wells County, IN
$3,660/mo
$3,707/mo
$5,539/mo

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

Wells County, IN
$3,660/mo
$4,172/mo
U.S. national average
$4,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells County vs. other types of senior living

$4,361/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,660/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wells County, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,848/mo
Studio
$3,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,085/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,763/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,537/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Wells County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Wells County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wells County

1019 Senior Living Vermillion Place in Anderson, IN

4.8
The staff are so great with helping me. I feel safe about my meds. I enjoy the activities. The meals are good. The people who own the place care about the residents.

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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Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, IN

5.0
Extended family gather here for special days like birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, etc. it is very affordable, delicious, accommodating time wise, and lets family join the resident(s) who has a harder time getting out. There’s no standing around and waiting for ...
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Wells County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells County, 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 Wells County 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 Wells County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wells County, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wells County 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 Wells County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells County, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells County 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 Wells County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells County, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells County 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 Wells County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells County, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells County 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 Wells County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells County, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Georgetowne Place, Trustwell Living at Miller Place and Muncie Estates Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wells County, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 107 nursing homes facilities near Wells County, Indiana. See the full list.

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