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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dunkirk, IN

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Memory care in Dunkirk offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dunkirk is about $8,073 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 456 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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, 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.
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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.
Check out our floor plans for our apartments and take a virtual tour by clicking the link below. https://heritagepointeofhuntington.org/our-care/residential-living/
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.
The Versailles Health Care Center is a beautiful 112-bed skilled nursing facility located in rural Darke County, Ohio. We pride ourselves in having a home-like environment providing 24 hour a day nursing services. We have a secure 25-bed Alzheimer’s Unit with an enclosed courtyard, covered...
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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.
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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.
Lake Meadows Senior Assisted Living was thoughtfully designed with our seniors in mind with many areas to socialize, keep active, or relax with a book and a cup of tea. Our vibrant community will host daily life enrichment classes, outings, and events. Outings will be scheduled to continue to...
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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Dunkirk, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dunkirk is $8,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hartford City, IN with an average of $4,209 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dunkirk, IN vs. nearby cities

Dunkirk, IN
$8,277/mo
$9,100/mo
$8,260/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dunkirk, IN vs. the state and national average

Dunkirk, IN
$8,277/mo
$4,926/mo
U.S. national average
$5,412/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dunkirk vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$8,277/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dunkirk, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$6,170/mo
Studio
$5,022/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,650/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,920/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,311/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dunkirk over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dunkirk

Recent reviews for memory care in Dunkirk

Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville, IN

4.0
Traditions at Brookside is a wonderful facility. [name removed] did an amazing job with our tour and giving us all of the information and taking care of the admission process especially with Covid challenges. [name removed] is an amazing director. She even went herself to pick up cable for mom's ...
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Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville, IN

5.0
Prairie Lakes is the primary reason I am recovering from a fractured ankle. The administration is always present for questions. The nurses are professional and the aides are compassionate, sincere, and caring. The P.T. and the O.T. therapists were top notch, constantly trying to improve your ...
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Grand Brook Memory Care of Fishers

4.3
I would use the facility again. I was very impressed that after his respite stay, my loved one came back strong, which I didn't expect. The staff was good overall, although we had a mix-up with a wheelchair when we left. But that was the only issue. And they worked with us and were ...
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Dunkirk review score based on 155 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 155 reviews of 36 Dunkirk memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dunkirk review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Dunkirk review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dunkirk, IN36 facilities
8.1
Redkey, IN29 facilities
8.2
Albany, IN41 facilities

Review subcategories for Dunkirk memory care

When memory care 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 155 reviews of 36 Dunkirk memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dunkirk resident and family memory care 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.
Dunkirk, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Dunkirk memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dunkirk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.4%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.1%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dunkirk memory care

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 Dunkirk Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunkirk memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dunkirk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.8%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkirk memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dunkirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkirk memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dunkirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunkirk, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.9%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Muncie Estates Senior Living, The Village at Inverness and Sugar Fork Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dunkirk, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 40 memory care facilities near Dunkirk, Indiana. See the full list.

The 40 memory care facilities near you in Dunkirk, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dunkirk, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dunkirk, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dunkirk, Indiana ranges from $651 to $575500. The average Memory Care cost in Dunkirk, Indiana is $8,073. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dunkirk, Indiana typically starts at $651. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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