Overview of Park Shore Commons

Peacefully nestled near Indiana Dunes National Park, West Beach Trail in Gary, IN, Park Shore Commons is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. The community has cozy and specially designed one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Alongside convenient apartment features, laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

With unique local shops and recreation sites nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. A community room with a kitchen is also available, promoting social interactions over mealtimes for residents’ satisfaction. The community’s income-based rents ensure older adults can live their retirement happily while staying on a budget.

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Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #473 / 587Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd out of 587 homes in Indiana. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Room Sizes: 565 / 848 / 1,035 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Indiana

Park Shore Commons is located in Gary, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Shore Commons

What neighborhood is Park Shore Commons in?

Park Shore Commons is in the Miller Beach neighborhood.

Is Park Shore Commons in a walkable area?

Park Shore Commons has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are there photos of Park Shore Commons?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Park Shore Commons in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Park Shore Commons?

Park Shore Commons is located at 860 N Wells St, Gary, IN 46403.

What is the phone number of Park Shore Commons?

(219) 938-0070 will put you in contact with the team at Park Shore Commons.

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