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The average cost of assisted living in Wabash is $3,212 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Peru with an average starting cost of 2,294.
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"I toured Bickford of Wabash in person. It was very good. I was very impressed with the assisted living. It was very clean and very homey. I talked to a few of the residents, and they all like it there. It was very clean and very nice. The staff showe..."
"Excellent. Very caring. Very good social service people. They make things happen. Very professional. Great food. Overall rating excellent. Keep up the good work. Thanks!..."
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Cities in Indiana
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$4,000
Logansport
$3,650
Marion
$3,645
Wabash
$3,212
Rochester
$3,195
Kokomo
$3,042
Peru
$2,294
Paying for Assisted Living in Wabash
Assisted Living costs in Wabash start around $3,212 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Wabash and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wabash
Wabash seniors who cannot pay for assisted living on their own may be able to receive financial support for facility costs through Indiana’s Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver. To qualify, seniors must be willing to live in a Medicaid approved facility, meet asset and financial criteria, be a resident of Indiana and need help with at least three of the activities of daily living.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Wabash
Wabash and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wabash, please visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wabash
Wabash, Indiana has plenty for the area’s 10,666 residents, including the senior population of 2,003, to do from enjoying the parks and gardens to visiting the museums and theatres. The city has two assisted living facilities available to support seniors who may need help with their personal care.
In Indiana, and in Wabash, assisted living facilities are called residential care facilities and must be registered with the Family and Social Services Agency Division of Aging. If a facility wishes to administer medications, they require licensing from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wabash
Indiana fully taxes retirement savings account income and pension, which could affect how much money Wabash seniors have to put toward facility budgets and entertainment.
The low crime rates in Wabash may make the area appealing to seniors seeking assisted living facilities in safe locations. The city has a violent crime rate of 12.5 and a property crime rate of 28.7, both notably lower than the national averages of 22.7 and 35.4, respectively.
The Wabash area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Parkview Wabash Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
The cost of living in Wabash is 75.1, notably lower than the state average of 87 and the national average of 100. Seniors may pay less for groceries, healthcare and transportation, which could make the area more affordable to seniors with low incomes.
ARC of Wabash County, Inc., provides door-to-door and curb-to-curb transportation to seniors for the reduced fare of $3.75 per trip. This service has scheduled routes but is all also available on-demand.
Residents of Wabash enjoy summers with July highs of 84 degrees and winters with January lows of 17. The city gets 41 inches of rain each year, which is three more than the national average of 38 inches; however, the city’s annual snowfalls of 28 inches are on par with the national average. Outdoor loving seniors might be disappointed when it comes to the 181 sunny days the city gets per year, which is 24 days less than the national average of 205.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wabash
Wabash-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive
set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in
Indiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Indiana
page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Bickford of Wabash
To me, Bickford of Wabash had the feel of nursing home. I just did not care for that. That's not what I'm looking for, and I asked the girl a few questions, and in many cases she didn't even know...
Provider response
Thank you for your honest feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please know this is not the standard of care our residents and families have come to expect from us. Will you please...
Bickford of Wabash was wonderful. It was small, not a huge place, but it was very homey and comfortable. They had a courtyard and bird feeders. They had a church service going on when I was there...
Provider response
Hi Judy, we are delighted to have provided you with such a positive experience! We hope you have a great day!
I toured Bickford of Wabash in person. It was very good. I was very impressed with the assisted living. It was very clean and very homey. I talked to a few of the residents, and they all like it...