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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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

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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 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. 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.
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.
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.
Heritage Center
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Evansville
172
Facility 172
IN AVG 116
Rank #52 / 431
Yes
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 40
Rank #358 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 8
Rank #12 / 417
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #148 / 410
A+Adam StricklandPulaski Memorial HospitalKimberly Eden8
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 290
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 36
Rank #97 / 318
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #114 / 309
Terrace at Solarbron the
IL
AL
MC
Evansville
161
Facility 161
IN AVG 116
Rank #69 / 431
No--
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 8
Rank #74 / 417
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #258 / 410
A+Robin CroweGood Samaritan HospitalChristi Payne23
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #128 / 290
29
Facility 29
IN AVG 36
Rank #191 / 318
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #69 / 309
Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Newburgh
201
Facility 201
IN AVG 116
Rank #28 / 431
Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 40
Rank #455 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 8
Rank #130 / 417
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #362 / 410
A+Shawn CatesRiverview HospitalBarbara Simpson23
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 5
Rank #263 / 290
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 36
Rank #252 / 318
2.0
Facility 2.0
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #131 / 309
North River Health Campus
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Evansville
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 116
Rank #266 / 431
Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 40
Rank #455 / 551
studio
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #335 / 410
A+Mikayla WatkinsGood Samaritan HospitalJacquelyn Fehd2-
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #88 / 318
6.5
Facility 6.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #293 / 309
Independence Village Of Evansville (Willow Park)
IL
AL
Evansville
-Yes
65
Facility 65
IN AVG 40
Rank #109 / 551
-
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 8
Rank #32 / 417
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Leisure Living
IL
Evansville (Westside)
-Yes
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 40
Rank #325 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----------
The Villas Independent Living
IL
Evansville
-No
54
Facility 54
IN AVG 40
Rank #188 / 551
2 Bed----------
The Village at Hamilton Pointe
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Newburgh
-Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 40
Rank #419 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----------
Rathbone Home
IL
Evansville (Culver)
-No
53
Facility 53
IN AVG 40
Rank #193 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed----------
Retreat at Leisure Living
IL
Evansville (Westside)
-Yes
15
Facility 15
IN AVG 40
Rank #431 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Evansville.

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Heritage Center

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

Under Adam Strickland’s administration, Heritage Center is a 172-bed nursing home that Pulaski Memorial Hospital operates in Evansville, Indiana. Situated on Buena Vista Road in a single-story building, it has been serving the area for 46 years and currently maintains an occupancy rate of around 75 percent. The home offers flexible housing in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, which allows families some choice in residential arrangements. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families multiple ways to arrange skilled nursing care coverage. The average resident stay is about 129 days, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care needs.

Combining the work of registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses, daily nursing care averages 3 hours 46 minutes per resident. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 25, so some nearby services are walkable, with most trips needing a car

State inspections have assessed Heritage Center’s compliance with Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness protocols. Earlier survey periods noted concerns in pressure ulcer prevention, fall prevention, feeding tube care and labeling, and abuse reporting procedures. To address such areas, the facility responded with corrective actions and staff re-education.

The setting may fit well for families prioritizing a calmer, less urban location, and who are fine with arranging transportation for visits and errands.

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Overview of Terrace at Solarbron The

The Terrace at Solarbron is a 161-bed senior care campus managed by Good Samaritan Hospital that integrates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The property tracks an average stay of 26 days for its post-acute rehab clients, drawing its overall population from private-pay (66%), Medicaid (35%), and Medicare (5%) sources. Financial records reveal a tight operational baseline, with the property showing a 2023 business loss of $540.6 thousand (a negative 3.1% profit margin). Management routes 50.1% of its gross revenue back into payroll, supporting daily services across a building that currently operates at a 62% occupancy rate.

State data reveal a history of mixed clinical outcomes and notable building safety violations, alongside recent compliance corrections. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 41 minutes of direct care daily, which sits 21% below the Indiana average, with registered nurse hours trailing the state benchmark by 25%. On the compliance side, the property has averaged 7 citations per year over a four-year window, though it carries zero federal financial fines. While April and June 2025 follow-up inspections found the facility back in full compliance, a December 2024 review flagged five serious life safety issues, including unmaintained fire extinguishers and missing alarm paperwork.

Prior to 2023 and 2024 inspections cited a total of 13 deficiencies, highlighting bathing gaps, medication tracking errors, and an improper mechanical lift transfer that caused a resident’s bone fracture. Clinical charts report strong results for long-stay depression management, but permanent resident files show higher-than-average rates for major injury falls and antipsychotic prescriptions, while short-stay records show high hospital re-admission numbers.

Individuals checking out regional continuing-care campuses or post-acute therapy options can examine these state tracking data to assess the operator’s current history. The public reports outline a quiet, under-occupied facility that has cleared its most recent inspection checks, but continues to manage thin daily nursing hours, a history of building safety citations, and uneven short-term rehabilitation recovery metrics.

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Overview of Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center

The Village at Hamilton Pointe is a senior living community that offers a unique blend of care and comfort for residents. Conveniently located in Newburgh, Indiana, The Village at Hamilton Pointe creates a welcoming environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years to the fullest. A comprehensive range of services, including Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and Rehabilitation, empowers residents to live their best lives, regardless of their individual needs.

At The Village at Hamilton Pointe, residents are cared for by a compassionate and dedicated staff, ensuring personalized support that fosters a sense of belonging within the close-knit community. The community firmly believes in enriching the lives of its residents, offering comfort, care, and companionship throughout their individual journeys.

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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.

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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.

Contact Independence Village Of Evansville (Willow Park)

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.

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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.

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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.

Contact The Village at Hamilton Pointe

Overview of Rathbone Home

Burrowed in the peaceful town of Evansville, IN, Rathbone Home is a dedicated senior living community offering independent living services. With a touch of history and elegance, this community also has a highly skilled and compassionate team that ensures that its residents are given with round-the-clock utmost care and support throughout their stay.

Dedicated to providing the best life possible for its residents, the community offers exceptional services and amenities such as home-cooked meals, complimentary transportation, indoor and outdoor common areas, and many more. Residents are also enriched with activities that are held on-site and off-site to aid the physical and mental well-being. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions along the way. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can enjoy a worry-free retirement with Rathbone 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.

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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 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.