Senior Living in Jay County, Indiana
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Jay County
1 communities licensed by the state of Indiana. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownpointe of Portland | Portland | Assisted Living | — | — |
Also in Jay County, from public records: 2 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Indiana costs a median of $5,639 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Indiana: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Jay County
2 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Apartments Portland Elderly | Portland | 32 | Olynger Management |
| Orchard Apartments Portland Homes | Portland | 40 | Landmark Management |
Nursing homes in Jay County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waters of Dunkirk Skilled Nursing Facility | Dunkirk | ★★★★☆ | 46 | For profit - Corporation |
| Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre | Portland | ★★★☆☆ | 100 | Non profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.