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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walkerton, IN

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Walkerton 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 25 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Walkerton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Walkerton is about $4,666, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 117 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Walkerton, IN

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When you cannot take care of yourself any more, this is the place to be. They try really hard to take good care of everyone here. I think that is the most important thing. There are also fun things to do...
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.
Trustwell Living at Settlers Place is located in the small town of La Porte, Indiana. We are on the southeast edge of town, where we can enjoy the beautiful farmland and also be close to downtown for activities and shopping. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer...
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The place is beautiful and the individual apartments are very nice. Also, Brentwood offered being able to go on Medicaid if Mom ran out of money. Most of the others didn't have this option. The staff was...
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.
Brentwood at La Porte is a senior care community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services in La Porte, Indiana. Our stunning community is located in a peaceful residential area just ten miles south of Lake Michigan in the heart of La Porte. La Porte is a highly...
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44 Floor plans available
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We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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My loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder and...
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.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
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. Among the things that we liked most about Morningview were the administrative staff and the value for the money. [name removed], the director of admissions, was very knowledgeable and responsive, and [name...
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.
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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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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
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.
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. Plymouth’s premier 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 welcoming fireplace...
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Knox
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - LaPorte
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation is customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Walkerton, IN

The average cost of senior living in Walkerton is $4,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bourbon, IN with an average of $3,590 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Walkerton, IN, vs. nearby cities

Walkerton, IN
$4,666/mo
$4,372/mo

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

Walkerton, IN
$4,666/mo
$4,308/mo
U.S. national average
$4,978/mo

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

$4,965/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,666/mo

Nursing homes costs in Walkerton, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,018/mo
Studio
$3,684/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,037/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,508/mo

Senior living costs in Walkerton 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: Walkerton, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalkerton, INIndianaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,666/mo$4,308/mo$4,978/mo
Assisted Living$3,919/mo$4,005/mo$4,766/mo
Memory Care$4,965/mo$5,071/mo$5,517/mo
Independent Living$2,724/mo$3,205/mo$4,180/mo
Nursing Homes
Walkerton, IN:$4,666/mo
Indiana:$4,308/mo
U.S.:$4,978/mo
Assisted Living
Walkerton, IN:$3,919/mo
Indiana:$4,005/mo
U.S.:$4,766/mo
Memory Care
Walkerton, IN:$4,965/mo
Indiana:$5,071/mo
U.S.:$5,517/mo
Independent Living
Walkerton, IN:$2,724/mo
Indiana:$3,205/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Walkerton, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Walkerton 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.

Walkerton, ININ stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Walkerton, IN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Walkerton 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Walkerton, IN$4,250/mo$3,582/mo+18.7%
Indiana$4,898/mo$4,806/mo+1.9%
National$5,349/mo$5,128/mo+4.3%
Walkerton, IN
2024 average cost:$4,250/mo
2023 average cost:$3,582/mo
Percent change:+18.7%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,898/mo
2023 average cost:$4,806/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,349/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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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 Walkerton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walkerton

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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The Woodridge Village in South Bend, IN

5.0
Very kind and considerate and captures the residents needs, not their own. They take a wider age range so younger people like me have a place to go. They take very good care of me. They are all good to me.

St. Paul's in South Bend, IN

5.0
I would rank St. Paul's as all 5s. The entire staff is amazing. No matter who you see in a hallway or anywhere, they speak to you. This includes kitchen, custodial and laundry. All of the residents are treated with respect. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely ...
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Walkerton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walkerton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walkerton, 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 Walkerton 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 Walkerton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walkerton, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
65%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Walkerton 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 Walkerton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walkerton, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walkerton 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 Walkerton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walkerton, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Walkerton 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 Walkerton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walkerton, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walkerton 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 Walkerton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walkerton, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.4%
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Trustwell Living at Settlers Place, Brentwood at LaPorte and St. Paul's are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walkerton, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Walkerton, Indiana. See the full list.

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