Page 6 of Best Assisted Living in Indiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 317 assisted living communities in IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IN
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Complaints the state investigated and upheld, as published in the state record.
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.
Sugar Grove Senior Living Community
AL
MC
Plainfield
164
Facility 164
IN AVG 125
Rank #47 / 251
B+No
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 35
Rank #261 / 301
-
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 8
Rank #79 / 248
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #69 / 240
A+Amy GharbiPlainfield Il/Al/Mc, LLCAmanda Hubbard13
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #164 / 240
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 36
Rank #60 / 241
0.7
Facility 0.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #41 / 239
The Wellington at Southport
AL
MC
Indianapolis (Linden Wood)
105
Facility 105
IN AVG 125
Rank #147 / 251
A-Yes
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 35
Rank #88 / 301
Studio / Suite
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 8
Rank #87 / 248
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #199 / 240
-Keisha DubeCsl Marion LLCJaymyne Johnson9
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #64 / 240
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 36
Rank #60 / 241
1.0
Facility 1.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #67 / 239
Rose Senior Living Carmel
AL
IL
MC
Carmel
122
Facility 122
IN AVG 125
Rank #120 / 251
B+Yes
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 35
Rank #51 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #142 / 248
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #111 / 240
-Angela MartinezCarmel Senior Living LLCLawrence Plawecki7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #64 / 240
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 36
Rank #90 / 241
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #158 / 239
Traditions of Columbus
AL
IL
MC
RC
Columbus
117
Facility 117
IN AVG 125
Rank #127 / 251
A-Yes
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 35
Rank #35 / 301
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #142 / 248
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #54 / 240
-Crystal WernerSabra Midwest Operations Vii, LLCAmy Moore19
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #114 / 240
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 36
Rank #42 / 241
0.3
Facility 0.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #9 / 239
StoryPoint Fort Wayne West
AL
MC
Fort Wayne
146
Facility 146
IN AVG 125
Rank #71 / 251
B-Yes
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 35
Rank #268 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 8
Rank #79 / 248
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #98 / 240
C+Laura Lovell611 W County Line Rd South Tenant LLCEmiley Jewett22
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #184 / 240
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #82 / 241
0.6
Facility 0.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #33 / 239
Traditions of Lafayette
AL
IL
Lafayette
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 125
Rank #183 / 251
B+Yes
52
Facility 52
IN AVG 35
Rank #84 / 301
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #142 / 248
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #14 / 240
-Tiffany TribbleFive Star Quality Care-In, LLCNona Finley8
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #114 / 240
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #51 / 241
1.0
Facility 1.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #67 / 239
Glasswater Creek of Lafayette
AL
Lafayette
133
Facility 133
IN AVG 125
Rank #92 / 251
CYes
42
Facility 42
IN AVG 35
Rank #115 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 8
Rank #63 / 248
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #29 / 240
A+Lori Lindsey-ClarkstonGlasswater Creek Of Lafayette, LLCKristel Amos-Johnson15
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #184 / 240
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 36
Rank #111 / 241
1.2
Facility 1.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #89 / 239
Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fort Wayne
72
Facility 72
IN AVG 125
Rank #206 / 251
A+Yes--
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 8
Rank #13 / 248
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #58 / 240
-Amanda CraigKingston Residence Of Fort Wayne LLCAngie Tarlton11
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #25 / 240
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 36
Rank #24 / 241
0.4
Facility 0.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #14 / 239
Morning Pointe of Franklin
AL
MC
Franklin
77
Facility 77
IN AVG 125
Rank #205 / 251
B+Yes
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 35
Rank #252 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 8
Rank #87 / 248
49.4%
Facility 49.4%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #185 / 240
A+Tristan PruittFranklin Senior Community LLCMelissa Taylor9
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #114 / 240
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 36
Rank #69 / 241
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #78 / 239
Silver Birch at Cook Road
AL
Fort Wayne
125
Facility 125
IN AVG 125
Rank #109 / 251
B+No
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 35
Rank #231 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 8
Rank #69 / 248
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #119 / 240
-Nathan JacksonCook Road Aal LPTanisha Cooper Thomas24
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #164 / 240
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #82 / 241
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #21 / 239

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Overview of Sugar Grove Senior Living Community

What Sugar Grove Senior Living Community offers in Plainfield, IN, is memory care and assisted living. Dressing, bathing, and medication all get help on the assisted living side of things, and residents there keep a private apartment. The memory care side is a secured setting with supervision, meant for residents whose dementia may bring a wandering risk.

The license counts for 164 beds. The starting price is $2,350 a month, and Medicaid is accepted where a resident’s savings will not cover a long stay.

Respite Care is a named service covering the short stay a family caregiver’s travel or recovery time calls for. Staffing runs to twenty four hours, so help is there at any point in the day. Amy Gharbi is the administrator, and Plainfield Il/Al/Mc, LLC operates the community.

Starting Price $2,350/Month

Contact Sugar Grove Senior Living Community

The Wellington at Southport

7212 Us 31 S, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Overview of The Wellington at Southport

Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN, The Wellington at Southport is an enticing senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans. As for memory care, a thoughtfully designed specialized care program called Magnolia Trails is utilized to accommodate the immediate care and support that those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia need.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals, housekeeping and linen services, regular personal care assessments, medication management, and escort and transfer assistance. Join in various social activities and events such as exercise and art classes. At The Wellington at Southport, seniors can enjoy a blissful retirement.

Contact The Wellington at Southport

Rose Senior Living Carmel

1285 Fairfax Manor Dr, Carmel, IN 46032
Overview of Rose Senior Living Carmel

Located on Fairfax Manor Drive in Carmel, Indiana, Rose Senior Living Carmel is an assisted living community operated by Carmel Senior Living LLC and administered by Angela Martinez. The community has been in operation for one year.

The community has 122 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving families several housing options. There are currently 82 residents, with an occupancy rate of 67%. The Fairfax Manor location has a Walk Score of 62. Some errands and nearby services can be reached on foot. However, most trips require a short drive.

State inspections have reviewed personnel documentation and operational compliance over the past several years. Findings have included staff credentialing, service planning, food safety, and fire safety protocols. These are important operational and clinical areas that prospective residents and their families may want to discuss during an in-person tour.

As a newer community, an in-person visit is the best way to understand its size, room layouts, dining options, daily activities, and care services. Families can also ask about staffing levels, pricing, and the payment types accepted in the community.

Contact Rose Senior Living Carmel

Overview of Traditions of Columbus

Traditions of Columbus offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Columbus, Indiana. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level of care does not require leaving the community. Traditions of Columbus has 117 beds, giving families the facility’s total licensed capacity when considering its size. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there.

Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals gives residents meals served in a restaurant-style setting, while a salon and spa provides an on-site place for grooming services. Large outdoor patios and courtyards provide designated spaces for residents to spend time outdoors, and scheduled trips, outings, and transportation support participation in planned activities beyond the community. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure.

The area has a Walk Score of 68, described as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can handle certain nearby errands independently. Stacey Gallardo serves as administrator, and Sabra Midwest Operations Vii operates the community.

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Overview of StoryPoint Fort Wayne West

StoryPoint Fort Wayne West provides assisted living and memory care in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 146 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences; the two-bedroom option can suit a couple moving together, and pets are allowed so residents can continue living with a pet. Laura Lovell serves as administrator, and 611 W County Line Rd South Tenant operates the community.

Contact StoryPoint Fort Wayne West

Overview of Traditions of Lafayette

Situated within a cozy midtown enclave in Lafayette, Indiana, Five Star Residences of Lafayette unveils a world of carefree living. This retirement community offers a diverse range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and respite care/short-term stays. It’s not merely stress-free senior living; it embodies a sweet home. 

From the moment seniors walk through the door, this senior living community extends a warm family-like welcome to all. Each day presents a wealth of amenities and activities, including a beauty salon and barbershop, a library, a movie theater, and more, ensuring that residents can savor a stress-free and enjoyable lifestyle right in their midst. Five Star Residences of Lafayette invites you to discover this cherished sense of belonging for yourself, where every day is an opportunity to embrace the comforts and joys of a carefree life. 

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Overview of Glasswater Creek of Lafayette

Glasswater Creek of Lafayette stands as an accessible and compassionate assisted lifestyle community, offering an exceptional choice for seniors. This three-story establishment comprises 133 studio and one-bedroom apartments, providing a comfortable and inviting space for residents. Glasswater Creek’s commitment to supporting older adults in embracing their independence is apparent in the array of services they offer, ensuring a full spectrum of care for the community’s senior residents.

As seniors enter the community, the impact of caring individuals is immediately evident. The staff at Glasswater Creek is composed of senior care experts who are more than just employees; they are driven by a profound calling. Their purpose is to provide assistance, solutions, and peace of mind, forging a bond that transcends traditional care.

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Overview of Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne

Kingston Residences of Fort Wayne, in Fort Wayne, IN, provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, respite care, memory care, and assisted living. A resident needing help with taking their medication, bathing, and getting dressed gets it with assisted living and keeps a private space. Memory care is set up around a wandering risk, with the setting secured and supervision in place.

When a resident’s condition calls for ongoing nursing, the nursing home and skilled nursing levels keep licensed nurses on-site day and night, with 24-Hour Staffing behind it. A caregiver’s trip or convalescence is the kind of occasion that calls for respite care, which is short by design. Care also continues inside one community as needs grow.

Amanda Craig is administrator of the 72-bed community. Rehabilitation services support recovery, Short-Term Stays cover a temporary need, and Culinary Experiences centers activity on food. A resident with a pet may keep it when they move in, since pets are allowed.

Contact Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne

Overview of Morning Pointe of Franklin

Set in Franklin, IN, Morning Pointe of Franklin is a remarkable senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community makes residents’ lives more enjoyable and joyful with their broad range of amenities, exceptional care services, and diverse array of activities. Residents indulge in comfort and privacy in spacious apartments with multiple floor plan options to choose from. A clinical team is available 24/7, ensuring residents will get the care they need no matter the time.

The community offers a plethora of delightful amenities to improve resident’s living experience, such as a beauty/barbershop, well-maintained patios and courtyards, walking trails, and exercise equipment. Additional services include assistance with daily living, medication management, incontinence care, escorting services, and periodic check ins. Housekeeping and laundry are handled to give residents more time in exploring the community and doing the things they love.

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Overview of Silver Birch at Cook Road

Silver Birch at Cook Road is an assisted living community at 3731 West Cook Road on the west side of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operating for seven years, the three-story, 125-bed community currently serves around 81 residents. It’s operated by Cook Road Aal Lp under John Pea’s administration.

The car-dependent neighborhood has a Walk Score of 12, meaning most daily errands and appointments require driving. This setting is typical of suburban Fort Wayne and may attract residents and families wanting a calmer, residential feel away from the city’s busier central areas. At the current occupancy of 65 percent, the home has availability and can discuss placement with prospective residents and their families.

State inspections have centered on pest control and environmental management, with occasional findings about communication and documentation practices. The facility has attended to these matters, and recent inspection cycles show sustained compliance with state standards.

A grounded next step to see the space firsthand, learn about daily activities and dining options, and discuss any care support or services that may be vital to a loved one’s needs is for families considering this community to tour in person.

Contact Silver Birch at Cook Road

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Indiana

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover assisted living?

Indiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Indiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 317 assisted living facilities in Indiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Indiana?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Indiana, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Indiana?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Indiana at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,696The average monthly cost across facilities in Indiana. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Indiana. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 125The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Indiana. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90