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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunkirk, IN

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Dunkirk is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 24 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dunkirk, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dunkirk is about $3,985, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 127 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dunkirk, IN

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Photo of Muncie Estates Senior Living
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Muncie Estates has a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are friendly and are always available to answer questions about a patient's care. [name removed], the director of Muncie Estates, had been very...
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.
Less than an hour northeast of Indianapolis, Muncie Estates Senior Living is part of a community that is a wonderful combination of America's heartland and a thriving, dynamic city. The Muncie area offers access to the Muncie Symphony, Christy Woods, the Minnestrista Cultural Center, a...
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Overall satisfied. Staff really good with people. The ones that stay. There is quite a bit of turnover. Meals may be a bit mediocre but fills your tummy. I do my own laundry by choice. It's getting...
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.
Cedar Creek of MuncieAt Cedar Creek of Muncie, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Muncie, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living....
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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.
Muncie, Indiana provides its residents with the conveniences of a larger city combined with the friendliness of a small town. Morrison Woods Health Campus is proud to be a part of this tight knit community, where everyone you meet is a potential friend. For residents interested in exploring...
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I would recommend the facility for dementia residents. There has been a recent turnover with some staffing. So, it's a new learning curve right now. So we'll need to see how balance works out with training...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lincolnshire Place was designed to care for and enhance the lives of seniors with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Lincolnshire Place Features: - 41 unit secured residence designed specifically for dementia care. - Town Square complete with a potting shed, craft center, beauty shop,...
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The staff is pretty good there and I am very impressed. The unit my loved one is in is smaller and it is quiet. It is really great for her condition. We are well pleased. One of the staff members keeps me up...
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: 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: 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...
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Seacoast at Summers Pointe, a well-established senior care provider known for our assisted living and transitional care programs. We're committed to making sure residents are comfortable, engaged and cared for. Our assisted living community provides residents with a warm, hometown feel...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dunkirk, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dunkirk is $3,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pennville, IN with an average of $3,450 per month.

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

Dunkirk, IN
$3,985/mo
$3,985/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Dunkirk, IN
$3,985/mo
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,902/mo

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

$7,970/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,985/mo

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

Studio
$3,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,454/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dunkirk over time

Dunkirk, ININ stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dunkirk

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunkirk

Muncie Estates Senior Living

4.5
They have welcome to my dad in like family. Dad is diabetic, does not feel like he gets many vegetables besides starchy ones.

Yorktown Manor

4.0
There have been many staff members who have been good! The meals have improved. They especially seem to enjoy how they moved the meal times. They were having dinner sometimes 6:30 pm or later and now they eat earlier. I think it fits them much better.

Cedar Creek of Muncie

5.0
My mom has received excellent care as a resident of Cedar Creek for about six months. I am so thankful for this wonderful place! The staff is absolutely awesome and they honestly care about each person. All staff and residents are happy and kind. I visit often and haven’t found even one person ...
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Dunkirk nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunkirk nursing homes 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 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 Dunkirk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunkirk 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 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
30.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunkirk, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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Muncie Estates Senior Living, Lincolnshire Place and Yorktown Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dunkirk, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Dunkirk, Indiana. See the full list.

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