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Best Independent Living in Indiana

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 independent living communities in 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: 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

Compare Independent Living around Indiana

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.

The Barrington of Carmel
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Carmel
154
Facility 154
IN AVG 116
Rank #82 / 433
Yes
39
Facility 39
IN AVG 37
Rank #275 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
IN AVG 8
Rank #71 / 407
71.4% A+Kara OwenPrairie Landing Community, IncMelissa Forrester
94
Facility 94
IN AVG 83
Rank #47 / 392
6
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 288
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 36
Rank #75 / 312
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #107 / 312
Coventry Meadows Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Fort Wayne
150
Facility 150
IN AVG 116
Rank #87 / 433
No
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 37
Rank #410 / 587
-
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 8
Rank #34 / 407
84.7% A+Kelly HardyHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyCheryl Flaugh
88
Facility 88
IN AVG 83
Rank #99 / 392
28
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #126 / 288
17
Facility 17
IN AVG 36
Rank #104 / 312
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #14 / 312
Westminster Village Muncie
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Muncie
303
Facility 303
IN AVG 116
Rank #5 / 433
No
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 37
Rank #509 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 8
Rank #11 / 407
83.8% A+Mary CrutcherWestminster Village Muncie IncStefanie Cummins
89
Facility 89
IN AVG 83
Rank #89 / 392
7
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 288
27
Facility 27
IN AVG 36
Rank #149 / 312
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #208 / 312
Christian Care Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bluffton (Toll Gate Heights)
145
Facility 145
IN AVG 116
Rank #101 / 433
No
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 37
Rank #527 / 587
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
36
Facility 36
IN AVG 8
Rank #27 / 407
40.0% -Austin SmithAdams County Memorial HospitalMelissa Clark
96
Facility 96
IN AVG 83
Rank #23 / 392
8
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 288
8
Facility 8
IN AVG 36
Rank #48 / 312
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #38 / 312
Greenwood Village South
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenwood
207
Facility 207
IN AVG 116
Rank #27 / 433
Yes
50
Facility 50
IN AVG 37
Rank #205 / 587
Apartment / Cottage
45
Facility 45
IN AVG 8
Rank #16 / 407
0A+Pamela SeegersJohnson Memorial HospitalAlexa Ulrey
83
Facility 83
IN AVG 83
Rank #154 / 392
11
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 288
38
Facility 38
IN AVG 36
Rank #178 / 312
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #186 / 312
The Towne House Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne
447
Facility 447
IN AVG 116
Rank #2 / 433
Yes
38
Facility 38
IN AVG 37
Rank #279 / 587
--0-Hayley CarrBhi Senior Living, IncAngela Watson
94
Facility 94
IN AVG 83
Rank #47 / 392
11
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 5
Rank #1 / 288
13
Facility 13
IN AVG 36
Rank #80 / 312
0.6
Facility 0.6
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #53 / 312
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Wayne (The Villas At Heritage Lakes)
110
Facility 110
IN AVG 116
Rank #205 / 433
Yes
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 37
Rank #553 / 587
-- 51.8% -Rodney CraftAdams County Memorial HospitalShona Kirkpatrick
82
Facility 82
IN AVG 83
Rank #168 / 392
17
6
Facility 6
IN AVG 5
Rank #200 / 288
21
Facility 21
IN AVG 36
Rank #124 / 312
0.8
Facility 0.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #53 / 312
Greenwood Meadows
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Greenwood
169
Facility 169
IN AVG 116
Rank #56 / 433
-
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 37
Rank #562 / 587
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
86.4% -Laura DyerHealth And Hospital Corporation Of Marion CountyAshley Maire
81
Facility 81
IN AVG 83
Rank #177 / 392
27
4
Facility 4
IN AVG 5
Rank #126 / 288
41
Facility 41
IN AVG 36
Rank #186 / 312
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #73 / 312
North River Health Campus
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Evansville (East Baseline Road)
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 116
Rank #267 / 433
Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 37
Rank #456 / 587
studio
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
50.5% A+Mikayla WatkinsGood Samaritan HospitalJacquelyn Fehd
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 83
Rank #71 / 392
2-
23
Facility 23
IN AVG 36
Rank #134 / 312
1.8
Facility 1.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #302 / 312
Prairie Lakes Health Campus
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Noblesville
134
Facility 134
IN AVG 116
Rank #128 / 433
Yes
35
Facility 35
IN AVG 37
Rank #299 / 587
Studio
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
44.8% -Holly SnyderHancock Regional HospitalKristen Dyke
85
Facility 85
IN AVG 83
Rank #126 / 392
19
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #100 / 288
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 36
Rank #162 / 312
1.1
Facility 1.1
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #85 / 312
Asbury Towers Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Greencastle
123
Facility 123
IN AVG 116
Rank #163 / 433
No
73
Facility 73
IN AVG 37
Rank #49 / 587
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-0A+Eric AhlbrandPulaski Memorial HospitalAudra Rose
77
Facility 77
IN AVG 83
Rank #234 / 392
6
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 288
87
Facility 87
IN AVG 36
Rank #268 / 312
4.4
Facility 4.4
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #310 / 312
Bell Trace Family-first Senior Living
IL
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Bloomington
90
Facility 90
IN AVG 116
Rank #284 / 433
No
29
Facility 29
IN AVG 37
Rank #337 / 587
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms- 85.7% -Daniel W. Moore-------
Adams Woodcrest
IL
AL
MC
NH
Decatur
167
Facility 167
IN AVG 116
Rank #59 / 433
No
79
Facility 79
IN AVG 37
Rank #24 / 587
-
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #132 / 407
100.0% -Alma AhmetovicAdams County Memorial HospitalTrina Peterson
91
Facility 91
IN AVG 83
Rank #71 / 392
13
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #100 / 288
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 36
Rank #117 / 312
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #73 / 312
Compass Park
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Franklin
167
Facility 167
IN AVG 116
Rank #59 / 433
No
80
Facility 80
IN AVG 37
Rank #20 / 587
-
20
Facility 20
IN AVG 8
Rank #56 / 407
88.6% A+William PierceJohnson Memorial HospitalMarissa Meahl
83
Facility 83
IN AVG 83
Rank #154 / 392
9-
32
Facility 32
IN AVG 36
Rank #166 / 312
1.5
Facility 1.5
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #188 / 312
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Elkhart
280
Facility 280
IN AVG 116
Rank #8 / 433
Yes
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 37
Rank #562 / 587
-
48
Facility 48
IN AVG 8
Rank #5 / 407
21.4% A+Anne KnouseHubbard Hill Estates IncKatherine Gonsalves
95
Facility 95
IN AVG 83
Rank #38 / 392
7
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 5
Rank #44 / 288
12
Facility 12
IN AVG 36
Rank #75 / 312
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #92 / 312
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Overview of The Barrington of Carmel

The Barrington of Carmel epitomizes luxury assisted living for seniors. This distinguished senior facility in Indiana offers a range of services, including memory care living, independent living homes, skilled nursing, and life plan services. With its tastefully designed ambiance, it sets the stage for an upscale senior living experience.
Its prime location ensures proximity to various shopping, dining, and entertainment options, enriching the overall lifestyle for residents. The community places emphasis on chef-prepared meals, concierge services, medication assistance, and the presence of a full-time Lifestyle Director, who orchestrates group outings and engaging activities. Whether residents choose spacious one or two-bedroom floor plans, the focus remains on creating a comfortable and nurturing environment. With 24/7 supervised care, The Barrington of Carmel offers peace of mind and an elevated standard of senior living.

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Overview of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living offers a range of specialized services, including skilled nursing, memory support, and long-term care. Located just minutes away from Lutheran Hospital and Jefferson Pointe Center, it’s easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Coventry Meadows is committed to promoting active senior health with state-of-the-art equipment and research-based methods. They believe in empowering their residents to live their lives to the fullest, and their team of skilled professionals is dedicated to making that happen.

Coventry Meadows also offers respite care services. In addition, their outpatient therapy services provide residents personalized care to help them reach their goals. At Coventry Meadows, residents can experience purposeful living in their garden homes. These homes offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with full kitchens so they can prepare meals to their liking. They can also take advantage of their salon and barber services to ensure they always look and feel your best.

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Overview of Westminster Village Muncie

Live independently in retirement at Westminster Village Muncie, an outstanding community in Muncie, IN, offering independent living. The community features thoughtfully furnished and spacious floor plans, striving to meet older adults’ preferences. Housekeeping and linen services are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents gain convenient access to their necessities and leisure with its proximity to distinct local shops and recreation sites. With kitchenette apartments and flexible meal plans, residents can prepare meals on their terms or enjoy a hassle-free dining with friends. The community’s extensive amenities and comprehensive services make it a great option for those aiming to downsize in their golden years.

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Overview of Christian Care Retirement Community

Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Bluffton, IN, Christian Care Retirement Community is an enriching senior living community that offers a range of comfortable living options for a variety of needs. The community provides independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care, ensuring a seamless transition should residents’ needs change. Choose from a variety of one-bedroom apartments, and two and three bedroom villas for a comfortable living environment with convenient access to various care services and support.

Residents find comfort in knowing that on-call licensed nursing teams, and 24-hour emergency call systems are available for immediate support and assistance. Various services like, weekly housekeeping, linen services, personal laundry, and transportation services , provides utmost convenience and relieves residents’ from the hassles of daily living. A variety of engaging activities, exceptional dining services, and inviting recreation spaces, give residents plenty of opportunities for entertainment, leisure, and enjoyment.

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Overview of Greenwood Village South

Delivering exceptional services for over 60 years, Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, IN is a well-established senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. Boasting years of experience and knowledge, the community guarantees exceptional care and supportives services that allows residents to successfully age in place. With its dedication to excellence, the community has been recognized as a Best Continuing Care Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report.

Focused on nurturing residents’ overall physical, social and psychological wellbeing, the community provides a Health and Wellness Team to personally guide residents through the community’s full array of services, amenities and activities. Delicious and healthy culinary delights are served as well for an enjoyable and filling dining experience. At Greenwood Village South, residents live their golden years free of hassles and worries.

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Overview of The Towne House Retirement Community

Welcome to The Towne House Retirement Community have been providing exceptional care for seniors since 1965! As a non-profit organization based in Fort Wayne, they offer a range of services to meet the needs of their residents, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. The home’s compassionate team is very dedicated to providing the highest level of care and attention to people in their golden years.

Residents can stay active and healthy by taking advantage of the home’s  state-of-the-art fitness center or participating in some of the many social activities, like card and game gatherings or arts and music programs. Seniors can relax in their cozy library or take up a new hobby in our woodworking shop. They can even challenge their friends to a game of shuffleboard on the courts! At The Towne House, they also take care of all the little things so residents can focus on enjoying life. They provide housekeeping and home maintenance services, as well as transportation to make it easy for seniors to get around town.

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Overview of Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne

Enticing seniors with scenic views, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne situated in Heritage is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community features a wide array of beautifully designed and cozy floor plans, encouraging seniors to customize their chosen residences for better comfort and familiarity. With its dedication to enhancing seniors’ well-being, Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne doubles its efforts to provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors’ daily activities to ensure they live without worries.

With its vibrant and friendly environment, the community fosters a blissful and well-engaged lifestyle. Moreover, residents gain valuable learnings and rediscover old interests through a robust calendar of fun activities and enjoyable events. Delight with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is ideal for seniors who want to live a worry-free retirement with its incredible amenities and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of Greenwood Meadows

Conveniently located in Greenwood, IN, Greenwood Meadows is a remarkable senior living community offering excellent short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient therapy, independent living, and respite care. The community makes sure residents have access to the services they need even as their care requirements evolve by providing access to memory care for those living with memory loss and hospice care for residents’ end-of-life care needs. With access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, residents can maintain their overall functionality and preserve their independence.

Featuring a team of skillfully trained and committed clinicians, residents are bound to enjoy a speedy and comfortable recovery journey. Various wellness and rehabilitation programs help residents maintain their strength, mobility, and functionality to continue enjoying their independence. At Greenwood Meadows, residents always have the services and support they need to enjoy and live their retirement years to the fullest.

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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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Prairie Lakes Health Campus

9730 Prairie Lakes Blvd E, Noblesville, IN 46060
Overview of Prairie Lakes Health Campus

Park Terrace Health Campus is a distinguished senior living community in the heart of Noblesville, Indiana. Committed to providing exceptional services, Park Terrace Health Campus excels in Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, and Short-Term Care, ensuring seniors receive the support they need for a fulfilling life. For those seeking assistance with daily tasks and chores, the Assisted Living suites offer an excellent choice, promoting independence and well-being. Seniors needing more complex care will find the dedicated support they require in the Health Center, where comfortable Skilled Nursing suites and a compassionate, professional nursing staff await. Park Terrace Health Campus is also home to a specialized Memory Care neighborhood designed to cater to the unique needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Specially trained team members provide care within an environment that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and joy. For those who prefer a quiet day at home, the community’s charming dining room serves delicious, hot, and healthy meals. Residents can also engage in various Artisans and Lifelong Learning classes, enhancing their overall quality of life. Park Terrace Health Campus is more than a senior living community; it’s where every senior resident can enjoy a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle. In addition to the exceptional care, Park Terrace Health Campus residents can embark on Vitality day trips, exploring Louisville’s parks, urban green spaces, and local shops, offering a rich and vibrant cultural experience. 

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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

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Indiana

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 230 independent living communities in Indiana. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.