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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fort Wayne, IN for 2024

Fort Wayne is home to around 37,200 seniors over the age of 65 who represent 14.1% of the city’s 263,886 residents. Across the country, more than 10% of Americans in that age group have Alzheimer’s, and in Fort Wayne, deaths due to the illness are rising. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer’s-related deaths in Fort Wayne increased by 33.90%, surpassing the 27.10% increase in deaths from all causes. If projections from the Alzheimer’s Association are correct, the number of American seniors with Alzheimer’s will grow from the current estimate of 6.5 million to nearly 13 million by 2050.

As dementia care research advances, Fort Wayne’s memory care facilities adjust their methodologies to help seniors with memory loss stay engaged and maintain their independence. These facilities offer 24/7 assistance with personal care, rehabilitative services and sensory-stimulation activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities. After covering the cost of memory care in Fort Wayne, this guide details several resources that may help improve the lives of seniors facing the challenges of memory loss.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne, memory care takes place in assisted living communities able to care for individuals with cognitive issues. Indiana’s Residential Care Facility Licensing Program oversees these communities, and that program is housed within the Indiana Department of Health.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Fort Wayne

Paying for Memory Care in Fort Wayne

Memory care is typically an extra service dispensed in assisted living facilities, and it usually costs 20% to 30% more than standard assisted living arrangements. Therefore, to arrive at memory care costs, this guide adds 25% to assisted living costs from the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. In Fort Wayne, the average memory care provider charges $4,356 per month. 

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Fort Wayne is cheaper than the average American city, where memory care costs $5,625 monthly. Similarly, Fort Wayne’s median rate is lower than Indiana’s, which is $5,354. Fort Wayne also compares well to Elkhart and its average cost of $5,313. Muncie, at $4,619 on average, is also costlier than Fort Wayne. However, Kokomo and South Bend have respective averages of $4,063 and $4,135, making them cheaper than Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne

$4,356

Indiana

$5,354

The United States

$5,625

Elkhart

$5,313

South Bend

$4,135

Kokomo

$4,063

Muncie

$4,619

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Among the senior care options available in Fort Wayne, adult day health care is the most affordable, with an average price tag of $1,192 per month. Assisted living costs $3,485, and memory care’s corresponding rate is $4,356. Home care and home health care each cost $5,339. In nursing homes, semiprivate rooms cost $7,574, while private rooms cost $9,429.

Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,192

Assisted Living Facility

$3,485

Memory Care

$4,356

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,574

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$9,429

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Indiana page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Indiana

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Indiana page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Fort Wayne

Several organizations in the Fort Wayne region help seniors and their family members face the challenges presented by dementia. The resources below can help with finding information, identifying beneficial programs, locating support groups and linking up with advocates.

ResourceContactService
Allen County Veterans' Service Office(260) 449-7861The Allen County VSO may be helpful for senior military veterans, plus their families, dependents and survivors. The VSO helps its clients access pensions and Veterans' Administration health care, which may be a route through which dementia-affected individuals can find aid. VSO representatives are also knowledgeable regarding military discharges, disability compensation and other veteran-relevant matters.
Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter(800) 272-3900The Alzheimer's Association operates a 24/7 helpline that connects callers with clinicians and specialists. Those agents offer support and information to individuals with dementia and their loved ones. The helpline's areas of focus include finding quality care, stress reduction for caregivers and legal and financial considerations. The association also runs educational events and support groups.
Fort Wayne Community Center(260) 427-6460At the Fort Wayne Community Center, seniors can access classes on topics such as Medicare. The center's Unwind Your Mind program serves as an outlet for individuals experiencing the early stages of dementia. Additionally, the center hosts educational presentations sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association.
Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 622-4484The Indiana LTC Ombudsman Program advances the interests of residents of long-term care facilities. By providing advocacy and handling negotiations, the program's advocates work to improve residents' situations, including those involving rights and care problems. These services are available confidentially and at no charge. The program also offers education and helps establish resident and family councils. 
Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana(260) 745-1200Aging & In-Home Services operates the Aging & Disability Resource Center that serves Fort Wayne. The ADRC facilitates benefits enrollment and access to information on long-term care and services. The Family Caregiver Center helps caregivers of individuals with dementia find support programs and consultations.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Indiana are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Indiana page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations for Memory Care in Indiana

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Danica

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Fort Wayne

My mother moved into Brookdale Fort Wayne. Everything seems to be good, everybody works together, a lot of communication, so that's good. Her apartment is nice, and roomy. Everything that she...

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Mary

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Fort Wayne

Brookdale Fort Wayne was a very good facility. The tour I had in their memory care went very well. Overall it was very, very good, and very accommodating. I have nothing negative to say about them....

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Charlotte

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Coventry Meadows

My husband has been at Coventry Meadows for a month now and we're pretty happy with it. I don't know what tops their service - the people that work there or the cleanliness of the place, but they...

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