Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Fort Wayne, Indiana spans 19 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 35 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Allen, Whitley, and Wells counties in Indiana. 17 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Fort Wayne: 19 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Allen, Whitley, and Wells counties in Indiana, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 16 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Allen County, IN 19 communities
- Arbor Glen Independent & Assisted Living CommunityFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Cedar Creek of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Cedarhurst of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Coventry Meadows (Assisted Living)Fort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Crossings at Covington CommonsFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Evergreen Village at Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Georgetown PlaceFort Wayne, IN · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Heritage Park CommonsFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Kingston of DupontFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Kingston Senior Living of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Lincolnshire Place - Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Lutheran Life Villages, 11430 Coldwater RoadFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Lutheran Life Villages, Glencarin BoulevardFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Park Place Senior LivingFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Silver Birch at Cook RoadFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Silver Birch of Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- Storypoint Fort Wayne WestFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- The Grand MarquisFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
- The Terrace at Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Fort Wayne?
Assisted living in the Fort Wayne area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Fort Wayne range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Indiana’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Fort Wayne?
17 of the 35 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Fort Wayne metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Heritage Park in Fort Wayne. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 180 | American Senior Communities |
| Saint Anne Home | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 166 | Independent |
| Coventry Meadows (Skilled Nursing) | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 150 | American Senior Communities |
| Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 142 | American Senior Communities |
| Life Care Center of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 115 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Ossian, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 100 | Tlc Management |
| Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 93 | American Senior Communities |
| Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 90 | American Senior Communities |
| Christian Care Retirement Community | Bluffton, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 86 | Adams County Memorial Hospital |
| Markle Health & Rehabilitation | Markle, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 86 | American Senior Communities |
| Lutheran Life Villages (Skilled Nursing) | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 84 | Independent |
| Glenbrook Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 82 | American Senior Communities |
| Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 68 | Independent |
| River Terrace Health Care Center | Bluffton, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 67 | Ide Management Group |
| Englewood Health & Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 64 | Tlc Management |
| Adams Heritage | Monroeville, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 61 | Independent |
| Towne House Retirement Community | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 32 | Bhi Senior Living |
| Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 139 | Tlc Management |
| Lutheran Life Villages, S Anthony Blvd | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Sage Bluff Health & Rehab Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 84 | Saber Healthcare Group |
| Miller's at Oak Pointe | Columbia City, IN | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 82 | Miller'S Merry Manor |
| Majestic Care of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 70 | Majestic Care |
| Kingston Health Center of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 137 | Kingston Healthcare |
| Majestic Care of West Allen | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Majestic Care |
| Waters of Columbia City Skilled Nursing Facility | Columbia City, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 84 | Infinity Healthcare Consulting |
| The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 77 | Infinity Healthcare Consulting |
| Celebrate Senior Living of Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 118 | Celebrate Senior Living |
| Golden Years Homestead | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 111 | Greencroft Communities |
| Majestic Care of New Haven | New Haven, IN | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 109 | Majestic Care |
| University Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 104 | Castle Healthcare |
| Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Castle Healthcare |
| Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe | Fort Wayne, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 135 | Majestic Care |
| Byron Health Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 100 | Saber Healthcare Group |
| The Cedars | Leo, IN | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 65 | Adams County Memorial Hospital |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Fort Wayne areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Fort Wayne metro is spread across Allen, Whitley, and Wells counties in Indiana. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Indiana
- Fort Wayne (45)
- Bluffton (2)
- Columbia City (2)
- Ossian (1)
- Markle (1)
- Monroeville (1)
- New Haven (1)
- Leo (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Fort Wayne senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Indiana, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 17 Fort Wayne-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 19 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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