StoryPoint Chesterton
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Chesterton, IN

StoryPoint Chesterton

Independent Living & Assisted Living · Chesterton, IN

Overview of StoryPoint Chesterton

Tucked away in Chesterton, IN, StoryPoint Chesterton is a unique senior living community that offers independent living and enhanced living for residents needing extra support. The community offers a maintenance-free living with its convenient services like housekeeping and laundry. Residents can comfortably rest in their stunning and cozy living apartments in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility assistance, and medication reminders are available should residents need it.

There are no boring days within the community with its wide range of regularly conducted social and recreational activities, programs, and events. Residents also enjoy access to an array of convenient amenities, including a well-curated library, salon, cafe, bistro, massage room, and fitness room. With chef-prepared meals and plenty of spaces and opportunities for relaxation, entertainment, and making connections, residents at StoryPoint Chesterton are guaranteed to lead a fulfilling life.

Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #121 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 417 homes we track in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #545 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 545th out of 551 homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 395 / 442 / 525 / 555 / 604 / 700 / 794 / 881 / 928 / 965 / 1,213 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chesterton's city center to StoryPoint Chesterton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Chesterton

Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Indiana score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Rittenhouse Village At Portage
IL
AL
MC
RC
Portage
105
Facility 105
IN AVG 116
Rank #218 / 431
Yes
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 40
Rank #393 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 8
Rank #97 / 417
76.2% A+Kristin PawlakDiscovery Portage Leasing, LLCKatelynn Clemons
80
Facility 80
IN AVG 83
Rank #234 / 393
6
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #169 / 290
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 36
Rank #178 / 318
4.5
Facility 4.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #274 / 318
StoryPoint Chesterton
IL
AL
Chesterton-Yes
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 40
Rank #545 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 8
Rank #121 / 417
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Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc
IL
AL
HC
Valparaiso-Yes
63
Facility 63
IN AVG 40
Rank #125 / 551
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Indiana

StoryPoint Chesterton is located in Chesterton, 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
IN

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 StoryPoint Chesterton

Is StoryPoint Chesterton in a walkable area?

StoryPoint Chesterton has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has StoryPoint Chesterton been in business?

StoryPoint Chesterton has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at StoryPoint Chesterton?

Yes, StoryPoint Chesterton allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of StoryPoint Chesterton?

Yes — there are 4 photos of StoryPoint Chesterton in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of StoryPoint Chesterton?

StoryPoint Chesterton is located at 700 Dickinson Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304.

What is the phone number of StoryPoint Chesterton?

(219) 983-1300 will put you in contact with the team at StoryPoint Chesterton.

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