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Senior Care in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Every licensed senior community in the Fort Wayne, 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.

35
Communities evaluated
8
Cities covered
17
5-star rated
3.9
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Fort Wayne

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

Assisted Living
$5,320/mo median
typical range $4,260–$6,650
Memory Care
$6,550/mo median
typical range $5,240–$8,190
Skilled Nursing
$9,350/mo median
typical range $8,000–$11,300
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,320/mo median
typical range $2,260–$7,210
Residential Care Home
$4,790/mo median
typical range $3,830–$5,990

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne.
  • 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 35 communities in Fort Wayne, ranked

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

Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne
1

Fort Wayne, IN · 32 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian
2

Ossian, IN · 100 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne
3

Fort Wayne, IN · 68 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Adams Heritage in Monroeville
4

Monroeville, IN · 61 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Markle Health & Rehabilitation in Markle
5

Markle, IN · 86 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Christian Care Retirement Community in Bluffton
6

Bluffton, IN · 86 beds

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

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne
7

Fort Wayne, IN · 84 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Englewood Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne
8

Fort Wayne, IN · 64 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne
9

Fort Wayne, IN · 142 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne
10

Fort Wayne, IN · 90 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne
11

Fort Wayne, IN · 150 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Heritage Park in Fort Wayne
12

Fort Wayne, IN · 180 beds

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

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne
13

Fort Wayne, IN · 93 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Life Care Center of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne
15

Fort Wayne, IN · 115 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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River Terrace Health Care Center in Bluffton
16

Bluffton, IN · 67 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Saint Anne Home in Fort Wayne
17

Fort Wayne, IN · 166 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Majestic Care of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne
18

Fort Wayne, IN · 70 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

One of Fort Wayne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne
19

Fort Wayne, IN · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Miller's at Oak Pointe in Columbia City
20

Columbia City, IN · 82 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbia City.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne
21

Fort Wayne, IN · 139 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Sage Bluff Health and Rehab Center in Fort Wayne
22

Fort Wayne, IN · 84 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Cedars the in Leo
24

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Leo, IN · 65 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Leo.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne
25

Fort Wayne, IN · 111 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne
26

Fort Wayne, IN · 137 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility in Columbia City
27

Columbia City, IN · 84 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Columbia City.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Majestic Care of New Haven in New Haven
28

New Haven, IN · 109 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in New Haven.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Majestic Care of West Allen in Fort Wayne
29

Fort Wayne, IN · 96 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Wayne.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne
30

Fort Wayne, IN · 118 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne
31

Fort Wayne, IN · 120 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne
32

Fort Wayne, IN · 99 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Fort Wayne
33

Fort Wayne, IN · 104 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

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

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne
34

Fort Wayne, IN · 135 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne
35

Fort Wayne, IN · 100 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,000$11,300/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Fort Wayne, IN?

In the Fort Wayne, IN area, assisted living typically runs $4,260–$6,650/month (median $5,320), memory care $5,240–$8,190/month (median $6,550), and skilled nursing $8,000–$11,300/month (median $9,350) — 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 Fort Wayne, IN?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Fort Wayne, IN right now are Towne House Retirement Community, Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne. The full ranked list of 35 communities is on this page.

How are the 35 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.