Fort Wayne, IN has 26 licensed nursing homes providers listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,974/mo. That's roughly in line with the Indiana state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, Fort Wayne
$8,974/mo
Typical range $7,905 – $10,362
● Fort Wayne $8,974 ○ National median $11,029
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Fort Wayne figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for nursing homes in Fort Wayne versus Indiana and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $6,696 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Fort Wayne's implied rate of about $35 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: New Haven $8,562 · Arcola not published · Hessen Cassel not published · Huntertown $8,562 · Lake Everett not published
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A note on counting: we show 26 licensed nursing homes providers listed for Fort Wayne proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Fort Wayne has an estimated population of 268,589. About 40,939 residents (15%) are age 65 or older. Fort Wayne is located in Allen County, Indiana. The median household income is $61,422. Our directory currently lists 26 licensed nursing homes providers in Fort Wayne. Estimated median cost in Fort Wayne is $8,974 per month, compared with $8,943 per month statewide in Indiana.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
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We currently list 26 licensed nursing homes providers in Fort Wayne, IN.
Fort Wayne's median nursing homes cost is about 0% higher than the Indiana state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in Fort Wayne, IN costs $8,974/month (median).