Best Independent Living in Evansville, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 independent living communities in Evansville, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Heritage Center
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Evansville
172
Facility 172
IN AVG 138
Rank #25 / 128
A-Yes
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 37
Rank #138 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 12
Rank #8 / 127
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #41 / 120
A+Adam StricklandPulaski Memorial HospitalKimberly Eden15
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #9 / 116
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 36
Rank #35 / 117
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #25 / 117
Terrace at Solarbron the
IL
AL
MC
Evansville
161
Facility 161
IN AVG 138
Rank #32 / 128
C+No--
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 12
Rank #38 / 127
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #66 / 120
A+Kelli WaltersGood Samaritan HospitalChristi Payne27
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #72 / 116
29
Facility 29
IN AVG 36
Rank #79 / 117
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #40 / 117
North River Health Campus
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Evansville
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 138
Rank #89 / 128
?Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 37
Rank #185 / 221
studio
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #54 / 127
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #87 / 120
A+Oppah MalulekeGood Samaritan HospitalJacquelyn Fehd13
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 116
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #32 / 117
1.0
Facility 1.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #32 / 117
Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Newburgh
201
Facility 201
IN AVG 138
Rank #18 / 128
?Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 37
Rank #185 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #54 / 127
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #97 / 120
A+Brandon BurnsRiverview HospitalBarbara Simpson26
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 5
Rank #112 / 116
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 36
Rank #102 / 117
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #69 / 117
Independence Village Of Evansville (Willow Park)
IL
AL
Evansville
--Yes
65
Facility 65
IN AVG 37
Rank #31 / 221
-
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 12
Rank #17 / 127
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The Villas Independent Living
IL
Evansville
--No
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 37
Rank #59 / 221
2 Bed----------
Leisure Living
IL
Evansville (Westside)
--Yes
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 37
Rank #124 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----------
The Village at Hamilton Pointe
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Newburgh
--Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 37
Rank #165 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----------
Retreat at Leisure Living
IL
Evansville (Westside)
--Yes
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 37
Rank #171 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----------
Lakeside Manor Independent Living
IL
Evansville
--No
57
Facility 57
IN AVG 37
Rank #52 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed----------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other IN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Evansville. See how we rank facilities

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Heritage Center

1201 W Buena Vista Rd, Evansville, IN 47710
Overview of Heritage Center

Heritage Center operates in Evansville, IN, and is a continuing care retirement community. Under that heading come independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, home care, and hospice care.

Independent living leaves the daily care alone, which keeps the day in the resident’s hands. Assisted living picks up dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care runs secured, with supervision included, against a wandering risk.

Respite care runs on a caregiver’s calendar, for a trip or a recovery. Home care goes to the person’s own residence instead of bringing them onto the campus. Hospice care attends to comfort where an illness has become life-limiting, and the aim there stops being recovery.

That breadth is the meaning of the continuing care designation, so a change in need is handled as a change of level. The housing features studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with over 172 beds. Adam Strickland administers it, and Pulaski Memorial Hospital is the operator.

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Overview of Terrace at Solarbron The

Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care, Terrace at Solarbron in Evansville, Indiana, provides care in a 161-bed setting. Residents receive nursing care with licensed nurses on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing. The community also accommodates short-term stays for primary caregivers to rest through respite care.

Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, giving residents the choice between a single room and separate bedrooms. Occupancy is at 62%, with 100 beds currently in use.

A fitness center, beauty salon and barber services, restaurant-style dining, arts and crafts classes, yoga, Tai Chi, and aerobics provide options for exercise, personal care, and structured activities. Furthermore, the 64-acre grounds include a private fishing lake. Good Samaritan Hospital operates the community, with Robin Crowe serving as administrator.

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North River Health Campus

811 E Baseline Rd, Evansville, IN 47725
Overview of North River Health Campus

North River Health Campus sits at 811 E Baseline Rd in Evansville, Indiana, and it’s really five kinds of care under one address. The campus covers nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, independent living, and adult day care, all operated by the Trilogy Health Services group. Getting there means driving. The Walk Score is 11, so this is car territory, not a stroll-to-the-corner-store kind of block.

The campus is young. It’s been open a year, and only 48 of its 95 beds are occupied so far, putting occupancy at 51 percent. Residents stay an average of 76 days, which is short. Short enough that this reads less like a permanent-placement facility and more like a stop on the way somewhere else: rehab, recovery, a bridge back home.

Here’s what the staffing actually looks like, broken down by role. Registered nurses spend about 1 hour and 35 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses add 29 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides contribute another 1 hour and 45 minutes. Total that up and residents are getting roughly 3 hours and 40 minutes of nursing care daily. On the financial side, North River takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so the door isn’t closed based on how someone’s covered.

Day to day life includes support with basic living activities, access to a library, and private dining rooms rather than one shared cafeteria. That last part matters more than it sounds like it should. Because the campus holds assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing together, residents can move between levels of care as their needs change, instead of packing up and starting over somewhere new.

State inspectors, when they’ve come through, have focused where you’d expect: medication management, infection control, fire safety, and documentation around care planning. Food service, emergency preparedness, and general environmental safety round out what gets checked.

What all of this adds up to is a facility that’s still early, still filling its beds, but already set up with the staffing and payment range to handle a short post-hospital stay just as well as ongoing, long-term nursing care.

Starting Price $3,479/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Newburgh, IN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support around the clock. Respite care gives a resident a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the resident may move to a different level without leaving the community.

Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center may also be a good fit for a family seeking both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services. The community has 201 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff, and programming. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options include a single private space, a separate apartment for one resident, and a layout that can suit a couple or someone who wants a companion.

The starting price is $4,875 per month, giving families an initial monthly figure for budgeting. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay uses personal or family funds.

A salon, barber, and spa provide on-site grooming and spa services. Transportation supports travel arranged through the community, and pets are allowed. Brandon Burns serves as administrator, and Riverview Hospital operates the community.

Starting Price $4,875/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Independence Village of Evansville (willow Park)

Enjoy a robust retirement lifestyle at Independence Village Of Evansville (Willow Park), a welcoming senior living community in Evansville, IN, offering independent living. Residents are guaranteed a comfortable residence with spacious, private accommodations featuring contemporary design and open concept floor plans. The community’s ideal location provides quick access to numerous parks, recreational facilities, walking trails, and Select Specialty Hospital – Evansville.

Residents enjoy an excellent dining experience with chef-prepared meals tailored to residents’ unique dietary needs and preferences. Housekeeping services are provided to relieve residents from tedious chores while making sure their residences are always spotless and clean. The community conducts a wide array of dynamic activities, ranging from recreational programs to various wellness activities, for a healthy and vibrant way of living.

$1,887/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

Contact Independence Village Of Evansville (Willow Park)

Overview of The Villas Independent Living

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Evansville, IN, The Villas Independent Living is an astounding community that offers independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community has spacious and specially designed two-bedroom floor plans. Residents are also guaranteed a maintenance-free living, helping with chores and maintenance.

Residents have fun and maintain social connections with a well-thought-out calendar of engaging programs and enriching activities. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can bring their pets to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its vibrant and friendly environment.

$1,075/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact The Villas Independent Living

Overview of Leisure Living

Age blissfully at Leisure Living, a distinguished community in Evansville, IN, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can relax during their stay. A 24-hour emergency response is also provided for residents’ convenience.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs. Fully-equipped kitchens are also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. With shuttle services, residents can travel conveniently. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $940/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Village at Hamilton Pointe

The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, Indiana, offers a thorough set of senior living services. It’s operating as a multi-level community that serves occupants across the full continuum of aging care. The facility at 3800 Eli Pl provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing options, making it a one-stop destination for families needing diverse care levels in one place.

The facility’s staffing model reflects nursing-focused care, with registered nurses on duty and nursing aides providing direct care at 2 hours 33 minutes per resident day. This structure spotlights diligent resident support and monitoring. Pets are welcome, a feature that allows long-term occupants to maintain vital emotional connections with their animals during their stay. The Newburgh location offers a rural, car-dependent setting with limited walkability, an environment that charms residents preferring calmer surroundings and may depend on family or community transportation. The area’s character suits those wanting a more secluded campus-style living arrangement instead of urban proximity to services.

Important note: The Village at Hamilton Pointe isn’t currently listed as a Medicare or Medicaid provider, meaning occupants must verify what payment options and assistance programs it accepts. This distinction affects financing decisions and should be clarified early in talks with the home.

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Overview of Retreat at Leisure Living

Cherish every moment at Retreat at Leisure Living, an outstanding community in Evansville, IN, offering independent living. With purposely built and sophisticated studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents can live comfortably during their stay. On-site maintenance, management, and housekeeping services are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging programs and exciting events is conducted, providing residents with various leisure and wellness opportunities. Meal plans and meal delivery are also available, so residents can enjoy a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With plenty of amenities and a friendly setting, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experiences.

Starting Price $1,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Lakeside Manor Independent Living

Spend your best years at Lakeside Manor Independent Living, a distinguished 55+ community in Evansville, IN, offering independent living. The community features sophisticated and thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents live comfortably during their stay. Residents have a worry-free lifestyle with maintenance services.

Thriving local amenities and leisure sites surround the area, providing residents with unending recreational and wellness opportunities. Residents can also interact with their surroundings in the community center. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and friendly setting makes it an ideal option for those looking to downsize in retirement.

Starting Price $630/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Lakeside Manor Independent Living

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 Independent Living in Evansville, IN

What is the average cost of independent living in Evansville, IN?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Evansville, IN is approximately $1,852. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Evansville, IN?

Independent living in Evansville, IN typically ranges from $602 - $4,521 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 independent living communities in Evansville, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Evansville, IN?

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 Evansville, IN, 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 independent living communities in Evansville, IN?

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.

Independent Living in Evansville at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Evansville, IN. 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: 157The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Evansville, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90