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Senior Care in Elkhart, Indiana

Every licensed senior community in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.

13
Communities evaluated
3
Cities covered
3
5-star rated
2.8
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Elkhart

Local Elkhart-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Elkhart prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$5,190/mo median
typical range $4,150–$6,490
Memory Care
$6,390/mo median
typical range $5,110–$7,990
Skilled Nursing
$9,120/mo median
typical range $7,800–$11,020
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,190/mo median
typical range $2,210–$7,030
Residential Care Home
$4,670/mo median
typical range $3,740–$5,840

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Elkhart using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Elkhart.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 13 communities in Elkhart, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

Hubbard Hill Estates INC in Elkhart
1

Elkhart, IN · 66 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Very limited availability

One of Elkhart's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Waterford Crossing in Goshen
2

Goshen, IN · 87 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Goshen's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Elkhart Meadows in Elkhart
3

Elkhart, IN · 58 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Elkhart's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart
4

Elkhart, IN · 152 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Elkhart.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Restoracy of Goshen, the in Goshen
5

Goshen, IN · 48 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Goshen.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart
6

Elkhart, IN · 60 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Elkhart.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen
7

Goshen, IN · 214 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Goshen.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center in Elkhart
8

Elkhart, IN · 175 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Elkhart.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Riverside Village in Elkhart
9

Elkhart, IN · 97 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Elkhart.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart
10

Elkhart, IN · 94 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Elkhart.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Skilled Nursing
12

Goshen, IN · 186 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Woodland Manor in Elkhart
13

Elkhart, IN · 80 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $7,800$11,020/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Elkhart, IN?

In the Elkhart, IN area, assisted living typically runs $4,150–$6,490/month (median $5,190), memory care $5,110–$7,990/month (median $6,390), and skilled nursing $7,800–$11,020/month (median $9,120) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.

What are the best senior living communities in Elkhart, IN?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Elkhart, IN right now are Hubbard Hill Estates INC, Waterford Crossing, Elkhart Meadows. The full ranked list of 13 communities is on this page.

How are the 13 communities on this page rated?

Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.