Best Independent Living in Fort Wayne, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 independent living communities in Fort Wayne, 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
Coventry Meadows Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Fort Wayne
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 138
Rank #40 / 128
BNo
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 37
Rank #161 / 221
-
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 12
Rank #21 / 127
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #17 / 120
A+Kelly HardyHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyCheryl Flaugh35
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 4
Rank #72 / 116
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 33
Rank #44 / 117
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #9 / 117
Brookdale Fort Wayne
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne (Statewood Park)
104
Facility 104
IN AVG 138
Rank #81 / 128
B+Yes
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 37
Rank #111 / 221
Studio / Alcove / Suite
48
Facility 48
IN AVG 12
Rank #4 / 127
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #115 / 120
A+Kristine LundquistFt Wayne In Opco 2 LLCRachael Bushell10
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 4
Rank #58 / 116
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 33
Rank #22 / 117
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #25 / 117
Georgetowne Place
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fort Wayne
280
Facility 280
IN AVG 138
Rank #8 / 128
ANo
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 37
Rank #155 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 12
Rank #26 / 127
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #89 / 120
-Renee KreinbrinkCsl Georgetowne LLC-12
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 4
Rank #32 / 116
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 33
Rank #8 / 117
0.3
Facility 0.3
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #4 / 117
Lutheran Life Villages
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
84
Facility 84
IN AVG 138
Rank #105 / 128
A+No
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 37
Rank #194 / 221
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #80 / 127
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #2 / 120
-Matthew SouderAdams County Memorial HospitalDana Roach22
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 4
Rank #9 / 116
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 33
Rank #26 / 117
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #9 / 117
The Crossings at Covington Commons
IL
AL
RC
Fort Wayne (Times Corner)
106
Facility 106
IN AVG 138
Rank #78 / 128
A+Yes
53
Facility 53
IN AVG 37
Rank #64 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
65.1%
Facility 65.1%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #59 / 120
-Heather ReichFive Star Covington LLCCarly Terhune9
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 4
Rank #9 / 116
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 33
Rank #1 / 117
0.1
Facility 0.1
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #1 / 117
Arbor Glen Independent & Assisted Living Community
IL
AL
Fort Wayne
133
Facility 133
IN AVG 138
Rank #59 / 128
CYes
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 37
Rank #175 / 221
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 12
Rank #80 / 127
67.7%
Facility 67.7%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #52 / 120
-Mary BollingDutch Holdings, LLCKelly Studebaker22
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 4
Rank #105 / 116
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 33
Rank #44 / 117
0.7
Facility 0.7
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #20 / 117
Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
137
Facility 137
IN AVG 138
Rank #55 / 128
B+Yes
9
Facility 9
IN AVG 37
Rank #194 / 221
-
43
Facility 43
IN AVG 12
Rank #13 / 127
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #25 / 120
-Alicia HolifieldPulaski Memorial HospitalPamela Grabbe43
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 4
Rank #114 / 116
40
Facility 40
IN AVG 33
Rank #95 / 117
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #25 / 117
Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community
IL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
278
Facility 278
IN AVG 138
Rank #10 / 128
?No
55
Facility 55
IN AVG 37
Rank #56 / 221
-
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #54 / 127
39.6%
Facility 39.6%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #111 / 120
-Elaine WilsonAdams County Memorial HospitalKimberly Becker21
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 4
Rank #72 / 116
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 33
Rank #70 / 117
1.3
Facility 1.3
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #51 / 117
The Towne House Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
447
Facility 447
IN AVG 138
Rank #2 / 128
?Yes
38
Facility 38
IN AVG 37
Rank #100 / 221
----Hayley CarrBhi Senior Living, IncAngela Watson21
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 4
Rank #9 / 116
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 33
Rank #32 / 117
0.6
Facility 0.6
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #16 / 117
Golden Years Homestead
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Fort Wayne
165
Facility 165
IN AVG 138
Rank #30 / 128
?Yes
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 37
Rank #202 / 221
1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #54 / 127
50.9%
Facility 50.9%
IN AVG 63.4%
Rank #86 / 120
-Shauna ShaferWoodlawn HospitalRhonda Chapman36
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 4
Rank #105 / 116
40
Facility 40
IN AVG 33
Rank #95 / 117
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #40 / 117

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 19 analyzed for Fort Wayne. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living is for private living without daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, nursing care provides nursing support, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering. With several care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living has 150 beds, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy support. The community includes a courtyard, garden, and wellness center, giving residents access to outdoor and wellness spaces.

A doctor is on staff, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents whose resources may not cover a long stay. Kelly Hardy serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County.

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Wayne

Brookdale Fort Wayne offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services in Fort Wayne, IN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Several care levels are available within one community. Brookdale Fort Wayne may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community. The community has 104 beds and offers studio, alcove, and suite housing options, with starting monthly prices ranging from $3,370 to $4,310. Families therefore have an initial monthly budget range for the available living arrangements.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need one for those trips. Pets are allowed, and pet-friendly apartments accommodate residents who want to keep a pet in the community; on-campus beauty and barber shops provide grooming services without requiring a trip away. Kristine Lundquist serves as the administrator, and Ft Wayne In Opco 2 operates Brookdale Fort Wayne.

Starting Price $3,370 - $4,310/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Georgetowne Place

1717 Maplecrest Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Overview of Georgetowne Place

Georgetowne Place offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fort Wayne, IN. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication without requiring them to leave their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 280 beds, Georgetowne Place is a larger community, with more residents, more staff, and more programming. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Renee Kreinbrink serves as the administrator, and Csl Georgetowne operates the community.

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Overview of Lutheran Life Villages

Operated by Adams County Memorial Hospital, Lutheran Life Villages offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Specialized care is provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Moreover, residents have access to nursing services to ensure they receive ongoing clinical support.

Short-term rehabilitation offers a temporary setting for recovery rather than a long term residence. The community is administered by Dana Roach and has an 84-bed capacity. Occupancy is at 98%, with residents receiving a total of 4 hours and 13 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Overview of The Crossings at Covington Commons

The Crossings at Covington Commons in Fort Wayne, IN, supplies independent living, assisted living, and respite care options. Independent living pairs private housing with community perks, while assisted living assists with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Respite care delivers short-term stays to support primary caregivers needing time off.

Five Star Covington operates this 106-bed community under administrator Heather Reich. Located in the Times Corner area, floor plans include one-bedroom and two-bedroom units that accommodate single residents or couples. Transitioning between care levels is straightforward as health needs change over time.

Pets are welcome on site. A walk score of 53 indicates a moderately walkable area, allowing residents without a vehicle to complete select errands nearby on foot.

Prospective residents seeking flexible housing arrangements can reach out to Crossings at Covington Commons to gather details or arrange a tour.

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Overview of Arbor Glen Independent & Assisted Living Community

Arbor Glen Independent & Assisted Living Community offers independent living and assisted living in Fort Wayne, IN. Independent living provides a private home with community services, without daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, and medication. These two care levels can suit someone whose needs grow over time, allowing a move within the community without starting over socially.

The community has 133 beds and allows pets, so a resident can keep a companion animal after moving in. Mary Bolling serves as administrator, and Dutch Holdings operates the community. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support.

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Overview of Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne

Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living offers private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 137 beds and 78% occupancy, meaning most beds are occupied while some are available. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment routes; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings do not cover it.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 51m per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse staffing assigned to each resident across a day. Short term stays, respite care, rehabilitation services, and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays for recovery or for a family caregiver who needs time away. Pets are allowed. Alicia Holifield serves as administrator, while Pulaski Memorial Hospital operates the community.

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Overview of Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community

Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community is a nursing home and continuing care retirement community in Fort Wayne, IN, offering independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With 278 beds, it is a larger setting, with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller home. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock. Having several care levels can allow a resident whose needs grow to move to another level without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a larger setting and for someone who may need different levels of care over time.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Elaine Wilson serves as administrator, and Adams County Memorial Hospital operates the community.

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Overview of The Towne House Retirement Community

The Towne House Retirement Community offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Because multiple care levels are available, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. With 447 beds, The Towne House Retirement Community has more residents and staff, along with usually more programming, than a smaller community. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living there.

The community accepts Medicare and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 58m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Hayley Carr serves as the administrator, and Bhi Senior Living operates the community.

A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need one for those trips.

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Overview of Golden Years Homestead

Golden Years Homestead offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care in Fort Wayne, IN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious illness.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Golden Years Homestead has 165 beds, so there are more residents, staff, and usually programming. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom options, which can suit someone moving alone or two people moving together. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public payment routes alongside the option to pay directly. Fitness and exercise classes provide structured physical activity, while trips to local attractions offer scheduled outings. Resident gardens provide outdoor space, and beauty and barber services support on site grooming. Pets are allowed, so a resident with a pet can keep that animal in the community. Shauna Shafer is the administrator, and Woodlawn Hospital operates Golden Years Homestead.

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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 Fort Wayne, IN

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

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

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

Independent living in Fort Wayne, 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 19 independent living communities in Fort Wayne, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fort Wayne, 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: 176The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fort Wayne, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90