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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rensselaer, IN
Rensselaer 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 165 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rensselaer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rensselaer is about $4,405, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1271 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Spring Mill Health Campus has, overall, been a positive experience. My first impression of the campus itself was very nice. They have a beautiful garden that I think some of the long-term residents help to...
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.
Merrillville, Indiana is a town that caters to a friendly population with a variety of hobbies, interests, and passions. At Spring Mill Health Campus, we're the same. When it comes to deciding how to spend their days, residents can choose from a variety of activities and excursions, including...
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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...
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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.
Asbury of Kankakee Supportive Living's program is designed to promote independence, dignity, respect and well-being for residents in a cost-effective manner. Depending on an individual’s financial and health status, Medicaid will reimburse Asbury of Kankakee for a qualifying resident’s cost of...
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My Loved one resides at Victory Centre of Park Forest. The community is kept clean and organized. The meals that are served are good. My loved one feels that the community is safe. One of the things that is...
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Park Forest community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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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.
Designed with both style and comfort in mind, residents of our health campus are happy to call The Springs home. As part of our dedication to enrich the lives of those in our care, our residents are always exploring surrounding Lafayette, a city where there is never a shortage of fun things to...
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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.
At Munster Med-Inn, we believe that having a deep understanding of healthcare services with a passionate commitment to providing a high quality service grants us the privilege to provide our residents with outstanding, supportive care. We believe in a holistic approach; our skilled nursing team,...
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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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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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My mother resided at Pleasant Escape before needing to go into the nursing home. She was well taken care of while there. The staff provided three meals and snacks, cleaned her room , and did her laundry. ...
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Colonial Nursing Home is doing wonderful. My daughter and I are both happy with them. The therapy staff is definitely taking their time with my daughter. They're not forcing her to do anything she can't do...
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My name is [name removed] and I have been here for two years. I love the activities and participate all the time. The food is very good and the nursing staff is very good. Therapy was good but I hated it...
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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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The staff are wonderful, caring and knowledgeable about how to care for a resident with dementia. My loved one is in the memory care unit and I do not feel they offer enough activities. Most of the...
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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.
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There are some super nurses that take an interest in patient. The food is good. The overall staff is friendly, on top of things, and informative.
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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.
At Chesterton Manor Health Care Center, our passionate team works to create a nurturing and engaging environment for all of our residents. We provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry services, and specialized care for...
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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.
We proudly announce our new HomeTown Plus ™ Unit, a new luxury health care program designed exclusively for short-term, post-acute, and rehab-to-home clients in a home-like setting. Each deluxe appointed room features fully electric beds, flat screen televisions, wireless internet, I-POD docking...
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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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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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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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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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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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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.
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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
Cost of nursing homes in Rensselaer, IN
The average cost of senior living in Rensselaer is $4,405 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monticello, IN with an average of $3,814 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rensselaer, IN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rensselaer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rensselaer
Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN
4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.
Aviva Valparaiso
3.5
The staff greetings were very pleasant at Aviva Valparaiso. The admissions and finances were also pleasant and helpful. Most of the staff in the Memory Center were always helpful, not enough of them. Housekeeping needed a little more effort, but again not enough of them. Meals were usually warm ...
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Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Let me tell ya! Everyone is so nice; therapy has exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Heritage Village
Rensselaer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rensselaer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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
42.3%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.4%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rensselaer, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
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0.4%
Dances
Dances
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0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rensselaer, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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