Valparaiso, Indiana, sits less than 25 miles southeast of Michigan City and 50 miles southeast of Chicago. More than 34,000 people live in this city, 17.8% of whom are older adults aged 65 or over — a higher proportion than the national figure of 16.8%. Many health care facilities are available in the city, including Methodist Hospital’s CareFirst Valparaiso and Valparaiso Health Center. Northwest Health at Porter is also nearby, less than 15 minutes away.
A type of long-term care facility, nursing homes offer trained medical professionals at all times to provide specialized clinical services, such as round-the-clock health monitoring, IV therapy and wound care. Also available are personal care services commonly found in assisted living communities, including medication administration, continence care and assistance with activities of daily living. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home care costs an average of $8,456 per month in Valparaiso for a semiprivate room. That’s considerably more expensive than the Indiana state average of $7,270 and the national average of $7,908.
This guide contains a detailed comparison of the costs of senior care services in Valparaiso. It also provides information on free resources valuable to older adults living there.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Valparaiso, IN
3405 N CAMPBELL RD, Valparaiso, IN, 46385
I googled rehab centers for my dad and Life Care Center of Valpo came back with great reviews. The evening nurse on the rehab/short term care wing, John, had great reviews. He has more than lived up t
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I googled rehab centers for my dad and Life Care Center of Valpo came back with great reviews. The evening nurse on the rehab/short term care wing, John, had great reviews. He has more than lived up to the reviews I read. All of the staff have been amazing but John takes it to the next level as far as his nursing abilities, care of the patients and his compassion. I’m so happy we picked this place to care for my dad during his recovery.
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I googled rehab centers for my dad and Life Care Center of Valpo came back with great reviews. The evening nurse on the rehab/short term care wing, John, had great reviews. He has more than lived up t
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I googled rehab centers for my dad and Life Care Center of Valpo came back with great reviews. The evening nurse on the rehab/short term care wing, John, had great reviews. He has more than lived up to the reviews I read. All of the staff have been amazing but John takes it to the next level as far as his nursing abilities, care of the patients and his compassion. I’m so happy we picked this place to care for my dad during his recovery.
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2400 Silhavy Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
My husband was at Avalon Springs Health Campus. He was there on two different occasions. It’s a five all the way around. They were absolutely wonderful. The facility was very clean. Leadership was ver
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My husband was at Avalon Springs Health Campus. He was there on two different occasions. It’s a five all the way around. They were absolutely wonderful. The facility was very clean. Leadership was very involved. They don’t close their eyes to anything. The chef was good, and the food was always hot. The dining room was wonderful, and there were tablecloths on the table every time the meals were served. They encourage the residents to participate in activities like happy hour on Fridays, they bring in great artists to entertain on Fridays, and they had Bingo on Wednesdays. The CNAs were just phenomenal. When you put your light on the maximum time you wait for them to take care of you was 10 minutes. I did not have to be there with my husband at all. I’d go every evening just to go and have dinner with him. They knew my desires, how I liked him to be taken care of, and it didn’t take them long to learn them. They have assisted living, the rehab section, the memory care section, and long-term care.
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My husband was at Avalon Springs Health Campus. He was there on two different occasions. It’s a five all the way around. They were absolutely wonderful. The facility was very clean. Leadership was ver
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My husband was at Avalon Springs Health Campus. He was there on two different occasions. It’s a five all the way around. They were absolutely wonderful. The facility was very clean. Leadership was very involved. They don’t close their eyes to anything. The chef was good, and the food was always hot. The dining room was wonderful, and there were tablecloths on the table every time the meals were served. They encourage the residents to participate in activities like happy hour on Fridays, they bring in great artists to entertain on Fridays, and they had Bingo on Wednesdays. The CNAs were just phenomenal. When you put your light on the maximum time you wait for them to take care of you was 10 minutes. I did not have to be there with my husband at all. I’d go every evening just to go and have dinner with him. They knew my desires, how I liked him to be taken care of, and it didn’t take them long to learn them. They have assisted living, the rehab section, the memory care section, and long-term care.
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251 STURDY ROAD, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
My husband was in rehab at Golden LivingCenter – Valparaiso. They were wonderful. We thought my husband was going to pass away when he went there. They got him into rehab, and they got him walking aga
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My husband was in rehab at Golden LivingCenter – Valparaiso. They were wonderful. We thought my husband was going to pass away when he went there. They got him into rehab, and they got him walking again. He does have the onset of dementia, but that’s improving a bit. The place is just immaculate. The service and the care they took of my husband, they just did a wonderful job with him. It’s expensive. Anytime I called, they always took the time to talk to me because we live in Michigan City, and it was hard for us to get over there to see my husband. He got acquainted with the staff. They were very friendly and attentive. He was always neat and clean when we went to see him. They were excellent as far as the care that they gave him.
He said the food was good. He was always happy with what they served. A lot was like the taste of home cooking, nothing out of a box. He was more or less in a locked community because of his Alzheimer’s, so he didn’t do many activities. They had a few things, like in the afternoon they would have popcorn and a movie, or they would do maybe some bingo or some arts and crafts. They did have activities.
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My husband was in rehab at Golden LivingCenter – Valparaiso. They were wonderful. We thought my husband was going to pass away when he went there. They got him into rehab, and they got him walking aga
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My husband was in rehab at Golden LivingCenter – Valparaiso. They were wonderful. We thought my husband was going to pass away when he went there. They got him into rehab, and they got him walking again. He does have the onset of dementia, but that’s improving a bit. The place is just immaculate. The service and the care they took of my husband, they just did a wonderful job with him. It’s expensive. Anytime I called, they always took the time to talk to me because we live in Michigan City, and it was hard for us to get over there to see my husband. He got acquainted with the staff. They were very friendly and attentive. He was always neat and clean when we went to see him. They were excellent as far as the care that they gave him.
He said the food was good. He was always happy with what they served. A lot was like the taste of home cooking, nothing out of a box. He was more or less in a locked community because of his Alzheimer’s, so he didn’t do many activities. They had a few things, like in the afternoon they would have popcorn and a movie, or they would do maybe some bingo or some arts and crafts. They did have activities.
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3301 North Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Whispering Pines’ rooms were very clean and spacious. The drawback was that it was two levels, and I was concerned about my parents being able to go to the lower level to the dining area. They had a l
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Whispering Pines’ rooms were very clean and spacious. The drawback was that it was two levels, and I was concerned about my parents being able to go to the lower level to the dining area. They had a little quilting area setup and played cards. They had like a little café area, movies, church, and fitness room.
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Whispering Pines’ rooms were very clean and spacious. The drawback was that it was two levels, and I was concerned about my parents being able to go to the lower level to the dining area. They had a l
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Whispering Pines’ rooms were very clean and spacious. The drawback was that it was two levels, and I was concerned about my parents being able to go to the lower level to the dining area. They had a little quilting area setup and played cards. They had like a little café area, movies, church, and fitness room.
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606 Wall St., Valparaiso, IN, 46383
The worst care a person can get. I’m temporarily here getting physical therapy. The neglect is inexcusable. I continue purchasing my own Ensure products, being on a clear liquid diet yet they continue
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The worst care a person can get. I’m temporarily here getting physical therapy. The neglect is inexcusable. I continue purchasing my own Ensure products, being on a clear liquid diet yet they continue claiming they’ve run out and that is my only source of a meal. So I’ve spent talot of money providing my own so that I am not forced to skip 1-2 meals every day I’ve been here. I’m off all my regular medications, having been here 11 days I have yet to have a doctor visit. I had a 30 second introduction. Off my medication, denied regular meals, denied medication in general, I’m hopefully going to a real care & Rehabilitation facility this week. IMy family has reported them along with other families & residents. THIS IS NO PLACE TO RECEIVE CARE at any level..
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The worst care a person can get. I’m temporarily here getting physical therapy. The neglect is inexcusable. I continue purchasing my own Ensure products, being on a clear liquid diet yet they continue
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The worst care a person can get. I’m temporarily here getting physical therapy. The neglect is inexcusable. I continue purchasing my own Ensure products, being on a clear liquid diet yet they continue claiming they’ve run out and that is my only source of a meal. So I’ve spent talot of money providing my own so that I am not forced to skip 1-2 meals every day I’ve been here. I’m off all my regular medications, having been here 11 days I have yet to have a doctor visit. I had a 30 second introduction. Off my medication, denied regular meals, denied medication in general, I’m hopefully going to a real care & Rehabilitation facility this week. IMy family has reported them along with other families & residents. THIS IS NO PLACE TO RECEIVE CARE at any level..
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1000 ELIZABETH DR, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
The right wing of the facility is AWFUL. Trash cans in the hallway to collect water from rain. I am truly astonished at the good reviews of this facility. I would not put my worst enemy in this place
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The right wing of the facility is AWFUL. Trash cans in the hallway to collect water from rain. I am truly astonished at the good reviews of this facility. I would not put my worst enemy in this place. When our father first got there, we asked for a bed pan, 30 minutes later asked again, finally. A week later our father was put in a diaper. He was not incontinent? We arrived to find him with a bloody mouth??? He told us someone threw a diaper at him? Long story short, EMS got him out of there, only for us to be told the severity of his dehydration caused permanent kidney damage. ER could not believe how filthy he was. DO NOT bring someone you love to this atrocious place. All I can say is, "I am so sorry daddy." We tried getting him out of there after 2 days and they red flagged him, so no one else would take him. Our dad had great insurance???? I have to click 1 star because I cannot do negatives
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The right wing of the facility is AWFUL. Trash cans in the hallway to collect water from rain. I am truly astonished at the good reviews of this facility. I would not put my worst enemy in this place
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The right wing of the facility is AWFUL. Trash cans in the hallway to collect water from rain. I am truly astonished at the good reviews of this facility. I would not put my worst enemy in this place. When our father first got there, we asked for a bed pan, 30 minutes later asked again, finally. A week later our father was put in a diaper. He was not incontinent? We arrived to find him with a bloody mouth??? He told us someone threw a diaper at him? Long story short, EMS got him out of there, only for us to be told the severity of his dehydration caused permanent kidney damage. ER could not believe how filthy he was. DO NOT bring someone you love to this atrocious place. All I can say is, "I am so sorry daddy." We tried getting him out of there after 2 days and they red flagged him, so no one else would take him. Our dad had great insurance???? I have to click 1 star because I cannot do negatives
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6685 E 117TH AVE, Crown Point, IN, 46307
Crown Point Christian Village is located in Crown Point, Indiana, close to Lakes of the Four Seasons and local worship centers. Residents and their families hold the facility’s standards in high regar
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Crown Point Christian Village is located in Crown Point, Indiana, close to Lakes of the Four Seasons and local worship centers. Residents and their families hold the facility’s standards in high regard, praising the management’s open and efficient attitude. They are equally impressed with the respectful, compassionate and informative nursing staff. Visitors comment favorably on the facility’s amenities, which include a restaurant-style dining room and beauty/barber shop. Loved ones particularly note the cleanliness and full activities schedule. They say the food is good and tailored to the members’ specific needs.
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Crown Point Christian Village is located in Crown Point, Indiana, close to Lakes of the Four Seasons and local worship centers. Residents and their families hold the facility’s standards in high regar
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Crown Point Christian Village is located in Crown Point, Indiana, close to Lakes of the Four Seasons and local worship centers. Residents and their families hold the facility’s standards in high regard, praising the management’s open and efficient attitude. They are equally impressed with the respectful, compassionate and informative nursing staff. Visitors comment favorably on the facility’s amenities, which include a restaurant-style dining room and beauty/barber shop. Loved ones particularly note the cleanliness and full activities schedule. They say the food is good and tailored to the members’ specific needs.
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2775 Village Point, Chesterton, IN, 46304
My dad was in Symphony Chesterton for rehabilitation, and it was very nice. He was in rehab, so his room was just a basic room, nothing fancy, but it was clean and nice. He had heart issues, so they h
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My dad was in Symphony Chesterton for rehabilitation, and it was very nice. He was in rehab, so his room was just a basic room, nothing fancy, but it was clean and nice. He had heart issues, so they have him walk and do things like that. There were just strengthening therapies. The staff was nice and cooperative. They did try to get him out of there as soon as possible, but I didn’t feel he was quite ready to leave. They were good with activities. They had a nice dining room, they had a lot of extra activities for them to do, and they had get-togethers that you could attend if you wanted to.
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My dad was in Symphony Chesterton for rehabilitation, and it was very nice. He was in rehab, so his room was just a basic room, nothing fancy, but it was clean and nice. He had heart issues, so they h
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My dad was in Symphony Chesterton for rehabilitation, and it was very nice. He was in rehab, so his room was just a basic room, nothing fancy, but it was clean and nice. He had heart issues, so they have him walk and do things like that. There were just strengthening therapies. The staff was nice and cooperative. They did try to get him out of there as soon as possible, but I didn’t feel he was quite ready to leave. They were good with activities. They had a nice dining room, they had a lot of extra activities for them to do, and they had get-togethers that you could attend if you wanted to.
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3175 LANCER STREET, Portage, IN, 46368
My relative has resided at Golden Livings memory unit for 3+ years. He’s had run ins with roommates or patients who are confused or less outgoing. The staff moved him until they found a compatible roo
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My relative has resided at Golden Livings memory unit for 3+ years. He’s had run ins with roommates or patients who are confused or less outgoing. The staff moved him until they found a compatible roommate. We’re notified any time there are changes in his medications, room, behavior or health. The staff is professional and friendly with us and our relative who is well fed, in good spirits and pretty clean every time we arrive and we rarely call in advance. He used to wander at all hours, unclean, smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee by the pot, eating junk food and often irritating strangers. Now he doesn’t smoke, has a healthy diet, sleep/wake schedule and is clean. He loves the church services offered, outings, crafts, helping decorate the unit for the holidays and the related events. He is happy and now has a good friend. I would give 5 stars if more physicians were involved with the patient care at the facility. I understand that physician schedules are busy and that adding a memory care unit is not an easy or often feasible thing to do. He’s safe, happy, healthy, clean and well fed and that’s what matters.
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My relative has resided at Golden Livings memory unit for 3+ years. He’s had run ins with roommates or patients who are confused or less outgoing. The staff moved him until they found a compatible roo
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My relative has resided at Golden Livings memory unit for 3+ years. He’s had run ins with roommates or patients who are confused or less outgoing. The staff moved him until they found a compatible roommate. We’re notified any time there are changes in his medications, room, behavior or health. The staff is professional and friendly with us and our relative who is well fed, in good spirits and pretty clean every time we arrive and we rarely call in advance. He used to wander at all hours, unclean, smoking cigarettes, drinking coffee by the pot, eating junk food and often irritating strangers. Now he doesn’t smoke, has a healthy diet, sleep/wake schedule and is clean. He loves the church services offered, outings, crafts, helping decorate the unit for the holidays and the related events. He is happy and now has a good friend. I would give 5 stars if more physicians were involved with the patient care at the facility. I understand that physician schedules are busy and that adding a memory care unit is not an easy or often feasible thing to do. He’s safe, happy, healthy, clean and well fed and that’s what matters.
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5909 LUTE ROAD, Portage, IN, 46368
My father was a resident for a few months until his passing. He was treated with compassion and kindness. All the staff is wonderful especially Liz and Candi. It was a rough time in our lives, but we
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My father was a resident for a few months until his passing. He was treated with compassion and kindness. All the staff is wonderful especially Liz and Candi. It was a rough time in our lives, but we felt comfortable with him in their care. Thank You
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My father was a resident for a few months until his passing. He was treated with compassion and kindness. All the staff is wonderful especially Liz and Candi. It was a rough time in our lives, but we
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My father was a resident for a few months until his passing. He was treated with compassion and kindness. All the staff is wonderful especially Liz and Candi. It was a rough time in our lives, but we felt comfortable with him in their care. Thank You
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780 Dickinson Road, Chesterton, IN, 46304
We are so sorry we let our Grandma spend EVEN ONE NIGHT there. There is no doubt in our minds and hearts that she would still be with us today if she had any real care and attention. Covid rules for
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We are so sorry we let our Grandma spend EVEN ONE NIGHT there. There is no doubt in our minds and hearts that she would still be with us today if she had any real care and attention. Covid rules for family visits is a cover up to be undstaffed and just flat lazy.
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We are so sorry we let our Grandma spend EVEN ONE NIGHT there. There is no doubt in our minds and hearts that she would still be with us today if she had any real care and attention. Covid rules for
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We are so sorry we let our Grandma spend EVEN ONE NIGHT there. There is no doubt in our minds and hearts that she would still be with us today if she had any real care and attention. Covid rules for family visits is a cover up to be undstaffed and just flat lazy.
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110 BEVERLY DR, Chesterton, IN, 46304
Nursing Home Costs in Valparaiso, IN
A nursing home semiprivate room costs an average of $8,456 per month in Valparaiso. A private room costs $9,034 per month on average.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Semiprivate rooms in Valparaiso nursing homes cost approximately $1,200 and $500 more per month than the Indiana state and national averages. Valparaiso has one of the highest nursing home prices in Indiana. At an average monthly cost of $8,366, semiprivate rooms in the South Bend area are slightly cheaper. In the Elkhart area, the average cost is more than $300 lower at $8,111 per month. The average price is $7,547 in Fort Wayne, while the Lafayette area has one of the lowest costs in the state at $7,300 per month.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Nursing homes are typically the most costly long-term care option for seniors, costing between roughly $8,400 and $9,000. Those who don’t need clinical services may consider assisted living, which, with an average price of $3,617 per month in Valparaiso, is close to $5,000 cheaper than the average semiprivate room in nursing homes. Costing an average of $5,625 per month, home care and home health care enable seniors to keep living at home while receiving help.
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Note: Data for Valparaiso was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Michigan City, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Valparaiso, IN
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Valparaiso, IN
The resources below help seniors in Valparaiso improve their life quality. Some also enable seniors to remain in homes instead of moving into nursing facilities.
The certified associates of this program act as advocates for the rights of the seniors living in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in Indiana. They investigate complaints, negotiate on behalf of seniors, provide training on self-advocacy, and regularly visit care facilities to ensure resident rights are protected. Those facing quality of care problems, abuses or discrimination can contact the program for help.
This program offers trained counselors to help seniors navigate Medicare and related insurance plans, including Medicare Supplemental (Medigap), Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans. They answer questions about enrollment, eligibility for financial assistance, coverage and claims, and help seniors select the policies that best suit them. Appointments are available in person or remotely by phone and Zoom.
Seniors in Valparaiso can get door-to-door transportation on demand through this program. Drivers also provide personal assistance, such as helping riders get on the bus, pushing their wheelchairs and carrying groceries to their doors. Service is available Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Participants can schedule rides online, through an app or by phone. Costs are $1 one-way and $2 round-trip, with financial aid available to seniors in need.
Delivering a hot, nutritious lunch and a light dinner Monday through Friday, VNA Meals on Wheels helps homebound seniors maintain independence. More than a meal delivery service, this program also provides regular safety checks and human connections for older adults who live alone, enhancing their quality of life and emotional well-being. In addition, the VNA Kibble Kitchen program offers food and veterinary services to keep the seniors' pets fed and healthy.
A part of Indiana Medicaid, this program enables older adults to stay in their residences instead of moving into nursing homes. To be eligible, seniors must make no more than 300% of the maximum Supplemental Security Income and need a nursing facility level of care. Once qualified, they receive services that can include in-home care, adult day care, assisted living and vehicle modifications.
