Find a Nursing Home in Northwest Indiana
Maybe you’re a caregiver or a spouse of someone who recently fell who needs to recovery at a nursing home. Or maybe you are a spouse who can no longer care for a loved one. You are on this page because you entered the search term nursing home near me and most likely you live in Northwest Indiana. Congratulations! You will find exactly what you need on NWI Seniors.com. But before you scroll down to the links to nursing homes in Indiana, did you know many people confuse the term nursing home with assisted living? And while there are many similarities, they are not identical. Read on to learn more about the difference between a nursing home near me and an assisted living facility and to find a facility near you.
The Difference Between a Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility
| Nursing Home | Assisted Living Facility | |
| Also Known As | Skilled Nursing Facility, Comprehensive Care Facility | Senior Community, Residential Care Facility |
| Daily Living Activities | Full Care & Assistance | Minimal to Moderate Assistance |
| Medication | Administration & Management | Administration & Management if certified |
| Medical Procedures | Minor or limited | None |
| Recreation | Onsite | Onsite and Community Based |
| Transportation | None/Ambulance Transport | Available for Recreation or Tasks |
| Meals | Provided with feedings and alternate routes | Provided |
| Maintenance | For Living Quarters | For Living Quarter |
| Supervision | Comprehensive Supervision | For Tenants |
| Living Space | Private or shared | Condos, Apartments, Townhomes, or Shared Rooms
Private, shared, or cohabitation Kitchenettes or full-size kitchens |
| Common Areas | Limited Areas | Many Large Areas for Socializing |
| Resident Type | Immobile or Requires More than Moderate Assistance; Requires Daily Nursing Care and 24/7 Personal Care | Independent or Walk with Assistance; Minimal Help with Daily Activities |
| Resistant to Assistance; Not Easily Supervised | Follows & Accepts Directions | |
| Communication Skills Vary | Communicates without Limitations | |
| Cognitive Functions Vary | Early Stage Alzheimer’s Accepted |
Cost and Indiana State Resources
The last item to compare is the cost and this varies by facility. Unlike assisted living facilities, most 
skilled nursing homes are covered by Medicaid. Whether an assisted living facility is covered by Medicaid depends on its licensing. You can learn more about nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Indiana at https://www.in.gov/isdh/23260.htm