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Best Senior Communities in Indiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 578 senior communities communities in Indiana using Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in IN
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578 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 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: 116The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Indiana. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

Peabody Retirement Community
SC
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
RC
North Manchester
336
Facility 336
IN AVG 116
Rank #4 / 437
Yes
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 37
Rank #384 / 587
-
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 8
Rank #85 / 378
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #317 / 404
A+Katie RobinsonWoodlawn HospitalSharon Scott-Bellinger
70
Facility 70
IN AVG 83
Rank #326 / 384
24
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #266 / 352
88
Facility 88
IN AVG 36
Rank #322 / 386
2.5
Facility 2.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #181 / 386
Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HC
MC
NH
RC
Fort Wayne
142
Facility 142
IN AVG 116
Rank #105 / 437
No
62
Facility 62
IN AVG 37
Rank #131 / 587
-
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 8
Rank #34 / 378
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #100 / 404
A+Meeta AnandHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyTaylor Derefaka
76
Facility 76
IN AVG 83
Rank #241 / 384
25
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #266 / 352
38
Facility 38
IN AVG 36
Rank #192 / 386
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #70 / 386
Bickford of Crown Point
SC
AL
MC
Crown Point
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 116
Rank #321 / 437
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 37
Rank #233 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #173 / 404
-Elizabeth CunninghamBickford Of Crown Point, LLCJennifer Dekock
83
Facility 83
IN AVG 83
Rank #151 / 384
7
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #140 / 352
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 36
Rank #131 / 386
2.6
Facility 2.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #187 / 386
Bloom at Kessler
SC
AL
MC
RC
Indianapolis (Lake Kesslerwood)
86
Facility 86
IN AVG 116
Rank #302 / 437
Yes
47
Facility 47
IN AVG 37
Rank #225 / 587
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #285 / 404
-Helga BradleyBloom At Kessler LLCAshley Boykin
90
Facility 90
IN AVG 83
Rank #82 / 384
3
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #50 / 352
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 36
Rank #76 / 386
3.7
Facility 3.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #259 / 386
Bickford of Greenwood
SC
AL
MC
Greenwood
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 116
Rank #321 / 437
Yes
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 37
Rank #205 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #305 / 404
-Jamie LanghansBickford Of Greenwood, LLCRhea Barker
79
Facility 79
IN AVG 83
Rank #209 / 384
15
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
Rank #297 / 352
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 36
Rank #131 / 386
1.2
Facility 1.2
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #75 / 386
Morning Breeze Retirement Community & Healthcare Center
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Greensburg
86
Facility 86
IN AVG 116
Rank #302 / 437
No
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 37
Rank #205 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
70.9%
Facility 70.9%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #171 / 404
A-Holly WitkemperDecatur County Memorial HospitalApril Hughes
83
Facility 83
IN AVG 83
Rank #151 / 384
5
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 352
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 36
Rank #212 / 386
2.5
Facility 2.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #181 / 386
Independence Village of Fishers East
SC
AL
IL
MC
Fishers (Saxony Village)
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 116
Rank #294 / 437
Yes
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 37
Rank #448 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 8
Rank #57 / 378
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #191 / 404
A+Christine Bright12950 Tablick Tenant LLCTina Brown
71
Facility 71
IN AVG 83
Rank #309 / 384
11
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 5
Rank #297 / 352
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 36
Rank #1 / 386
0.0
Facility 0.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #1 / 386
Bickford of Carmel
SC
AL
MC
Carmel
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 116
Rank #321 / 437
Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 37
Rank #456 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
54.9%
Facility 54.9%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #292 / 404
-Jennifer HodgeBickford Of Carmel LLCLana Morris
80
Facility 80
IN AVG 83
Rank #194 / 384
13
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #236 / 352
22
Facility 22
IN AVG 36
Rank #135 / 386
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #96 / 386
Hamilton Trace
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Fishers
210
Facility 210
IN AVG 116
Rank #26 / 437
No
33
Facility 33
IN AVG 37
Rank #313 / 587
Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #339 / 404
-Allie Craycraft IIIHendricks County HospitalRobert Stewart
75
Facility 75
IN AVG 83
Rank #256 / 384
13
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #140 / 352
49
Facility 49
IN AVG 36
Rank #239 / 386
2.6
Facility 2.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #187 / 386
Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation
SC
MC
NC
NH
La Fontaine
115
Facility 115
IN AVG 116
Rank #188 / 437
No
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 37
Rank #485 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #124 / 404
-Peyton ByrdRiverview HospitalCarmen Morrison
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 83
Rank #71 / 384
14
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #50 / 352
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 36
Rank #104 / 386
0.6
Facility 0.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #25 / 386
Greenwood Meadows
SC
NH
AL
Greenwood
169
Facility 169
IN AVG 116
Rank #56 / 437
-
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 37
Rank #562 / 587
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #49 / 404
-Laura DyerHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyAshley Maire
81
Facility 81
IN AVG 83
Rank #174 / 384
27
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #140 / 352
41
Facility 41
IN AVG 36
Rank #204 / 386
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #70 / 386
Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community
SC
IL
MC
NH
Fort Wayne
278
Facility 278
IN AVG 116
Rank #10 / 437
No
55
Facility 55
IN AVG 37
Rank #180 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
39.6%
Facility 39.6%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #380 / 404
-Elaine WilsonAdams County Memorial HospitalKimberly Becker
76
Facility 76
IN AVG 83
Rank #241 / 384
12
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #140 / 352
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 36
Rank #212 / 386
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #136 / 386
The Commons on Meridian
SC
AL
Indianapolis (Meridian Hills/Williams Creek)
102
Facility 102
IN AVG 116
Rank #233 / 437
Yes
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 37
Rank #389 / 587
Apartments
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
48.0%
Facility 48.0%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #346 / 404
-Amy YantissResidential Care Xvi, LLCKendra Trapp
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 83
Rank #140 / 384
10
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #198 / 352
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #98 / 386
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #96 / 386
The Crossings at Banta Pointe
SC
AL
IL
RC
Indianapolis (Linden Wood)
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 116
Rank #313 / 437
Yes
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 37
Rank #375 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 378
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #278 / 404
-Timothy CooperFive Star Forest Creek LLCAlicia Coleman
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 83
Rank #110 / 384
10
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #140 / 352
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 36
Rank #98 / 386
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #81 / 386
Grand Emerald Place
SC
AL
South Bend
96
Facility 96
IN AVG 116
Rank #262 / 437
Yes
36
Facility 36
IN AVG 37
Rank #288 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 8
Rank #85 / 378
51.0%
Facility 51.0%
IN AVG 66.4%
Rank #325 / 404
-Amanda HarlowOps Living South Bend LLCLindsay Vanderpool
79
Facility 79
IN AVG 83
Rank #209 / 384
11
5
Facility 5
IN AVG 5
Rank #198 / 352
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 36
Rank #157 / 386
2.3
Facility 2.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #167 / 386
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Overview of Brightstar Senior Living of Fort Wayne

BrightStar Senior Living is tucked in the lush Pine Valley neighborhood of Fort Wayne, providing seniors with a beautiful and quiet atmosphere to call home. This tight-knit community offers assisted living and memory care services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. With round-the-clock care, residents can feel safe and well-cared for at all times. The facility offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans that are well-lit with large windows, providing a calm and collected space for residents to relax in. 

Its featured amenities are also impressive, including high-speed internet, kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers, and respite stays are also offered. The facility also offers a range of housekeeping, laundry, and hairdressing services to ensure residents feel comfortable and well-cared for. Moreover, its existing outdoor common areas provide a serene and peaceful place for residents to unwind the beauty of nature.

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Overview of Northridge Gracious Retirement Living

Northridge Gracious Retirement Living is a vibrant haven where well-manicured grounds and elegant architecture set the stage for exceptional senior living. This community is dedicated to providing seniors with a dynamic and engaging environment, fostering new connections, and enhancing physical, emotional, and mental well-being. With a plethora of services and amenities, Northbridge truly stands as an oasis of comfort and enrichment.

Engaging discussion groups, arts projects, social events, scheduled outings, writing classes, and cooking demonstrations infuse this community with a vibrant spirit. The carefully curated activities not only encourage new friendships and connections but also contribute to residents’ overall well-being – mentally, emotionally, and socially. With the added delight of chef-prepared meals, Northridge Gracious Retirement Living provides a truly enriching and safe space for seniors to enjoy their independent living to the fullest, surrounded by like-minded peers in a setting that’s both welcoming and distinguished. 

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Overview of Traditions of Westfield

Make the most of your best years at Traditions of Westfield, a distinguished community in Westfield, IN, offering independent living. Residents can also easily access other care options with its comprehensive services, including assisted living and memory care. Beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans are also provided in a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Engaging activities and fun events accompany residents, encouraging them to live actively and maintain social connections. Here, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences with delectable and healthy meals. Scheduled transportation and an emergency response system are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. The community boasts extensive amenities and dedicated services, helping residents thrive in retirement.

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Promenade Trails

17780 Navigator Trl, Noblesville, IN 46062
Overview of Promenade Trails

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Promenade Trails, a distinct community in Noblesville, IN, offering independent living. Featuring cozy and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures that those 55+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents can also prepare meals according to their dietary needs with a fully equipped kitchen in each unit. With plenty of state-of-the-art amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness center, a pet spa, and community paths, residents make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Story Cottage

Story Cottage is a specialized memory care community at 413 E 86th St in the Meridian Hills/Williams Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related memory disorders. The community is structured around small cottages, each housing 8–10 residents in a 2-story building designed for intimate, home-like care. Story Cottage is not CMS-certified; families using Indiana Medicaid programs should verify participation and billing directly.

The cottage model is marketed as emphasizing personalization and comfort, with intentionally designed living spaces and built-in safety features. Personalized monitoring systems are installed. Staff receive dementia care training. The facility claims staffing ratios exceeding other Indianapolis memory care communities, though specific staffing numbers (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, activity therapists, care coordinators) are not publicly reported. Activities and cognitive stimulation programming are offered for residents with cognitive impairment, but specific programming details are not disclosed.

Location is suburban with low walkability (Walk Score 25). Most errands require transportation. Downtown Indianapolis is 10.2 miles away. Ascension St. Vincent Hospital is 2.39 miles away.

Administrator, owner, operator, and organizational leadership are not identified. Total facility size (number of cottages, total resident capacity), occupancy, specific amenities, and operating hours are not disclosed. Indiana Department of Health licensing status, license number, license expiration, and regulatory oversight are not publicly available. Inspection history and compliance records are not disclosed. Financial assistance programs accepted and specific pricing are not stated.

Families should verify administrator and owner identity, facility capacity, occupancy, staffing composition (RN/LPN/CNA ratios), dementia care training, background screening, emergency response protocols, therapeutic programming, and licensing, regulatory compliance.

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Avalon Senior Living – Indianapolis

6021 S Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Overview of Avalon Senior Living – Indianapolis

A breathtaking and newly opened community, Avalon redefines senior living by merging top-tier care with luxury senior living. Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, all designed to prioritize resident well-being. Residents enjoy spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring kitchenettes and walk-in closets. Beyond beautiful living spaces, a wealth of amenities awaits. Unwind in the meticulously landscaped outdoor garden or explore the walking trail. Catch a movie in the on-site theatre, challenge friends in the game room designed for socializing.

Savor delicious meals prepared by talented chefs in the upscale restaurant, unwind with friends in the inviting bar/lounge, or explore a good book in the library. Regularly scheduled activities ensure there’s always something to spark your interest, while transportation services make outings and appointments a breeze.

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Overview of First Horizon Home Health Care

First Horizon Home Health Care is a home care and respite care agency at 745 Beachway Drive in Indianapolis, Indiana 46224, operating for 11 years with Better Business Bureau A+ rating (not accredited) and ACHC accreditation. Led by Co-Owner Rusty Diemer.

Provides skilled nursing care, home health aides, light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation tailored to dietary needs. All aides CPR certified; registered nurse oversees each client’s care plan with ongoing assessments and education. Respite care allows family caregivers temporary relief. Personalized approach emphasizing quality care and patient safety with ongoing staff training.

Walk Score 41; 6.7 miles from Indianapolis city center.

Not CMS certified by the Indiana Department of Health.

As a home care agency, First Horizon Home Health Care is not subject to state residential facility inspection or licensing regimes; regulatory and inspection data are not publicly available for this care model.

Families should verify caregiver credentials, background checks, CPR and training certifications, and liability insurance coverage before engaging services.

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Overview of Traditions at Brookside

A twenty-minute drive from Fishers, Traditions at Brookside offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care living embrace a maintenance-free lifestyle in a private residence within a secure and welcoming community. Each residence has a mobile emergency response system, providing residents with peace of mind. As needs evolve, assisted living services are readily available on the Brookside campus, ensuring seamless care and convenience.

Traditions at Brookside offers a resort-like experience with professionally trained chefs providing fine dining experiences, salon services for rejuvenation, and a calendar of social, recreational, spiritual, and educational activities to foster connections and create lasting memories. Residents can enjoy life to the fullest while staying close to friends and engaging in enriching experiences in a nurturing environment.

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Overview of Bernard L Strange Pavilion

Bernard L Strange Pavilion, located in Indianapolis, IN, is an assisted living community within Marquette, a senior living community that also offers independent living and memory care. This assisted living community aims to provide its residents the perfect balance of comfort and care; from assistance with daily living activities, medication management, as well as personal maintenance. Additionally, their licensed nursing staff is available 24/7 to provide medical assessments.

Bernard L Strange Pavilion also provides its residents with GPS tracking, an additional emergency call system to notify the staff in case assistance is needed. Daily bed making and trash removal, as well as weekly cleaning and linen services are also offered, providing both convenience as well as added safety measures, by creating a clean environment.

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Overview of Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Situated in Indianapolis, Indiana, Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stands as a dedicated nursing home community that provides essential nursing and rehabilitation services to the senior residents of the area. Strategically positioned just minutes away from Downtown Indianapolis and conveniently across from Community Hospital East, Community Nursing & Rehabilitation is a reliable choice for a range of senior care needs. Their mission is to assist senior residents in finding the right answers, practical solutions, and, above all, peace of mind. In essence, they become an extension of your family.

What sets this community apart is the profound difference that compassionate individuals make. The warmth and dedication of the staff are palpable. These professionals are more than just experts in senior care; they are driven by a heartfelt calling. Whether it’s rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, long-term support, respite care, or hospice care, this community is a pillar of senior care in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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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 Senior Communities in Indiana

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 578 senior communities in Indiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.