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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 Owen | Prairie Landing Community, Inc | Melissa 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 Hardy | Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County | Cheryl 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 Crutcher | Westminster Village Muncie Inc | Stefanie 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 Smith | Adams County Memorial Hospital | Melissa 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 | 0 | A+ | Pamela Seegers | Johnson Memorial Hospital | Alexa 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 Carr | Bhi Senior Living, Inc | Angela 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 Craft | Adams County Memorial Hospital | Shona 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 Dyer | Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County | Ashley 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 Watkins | Good Samaritan Hospital | Jacquelyn 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 Snyder | Hancock Regional Hospital | Kristen 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 | - | 0 | A+ | Eric Ahlbrand | Pulaski Memorial Hospital | Audra 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 Ahmetovic | Adams County Memorial Hospital | Trina 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 Pierce | Johnson Memorial Hospital | Marissa 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 Knouse | Hubbard Hill Estates Inc | Katherine 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 |
Have a blissful retirement at Mount Zion Pleasant View Manor Apartments, an idyllic community in Hammond, IN, offering independent living. With thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with plenty of convenient apartment features.
Residents can spend their days as they please with unique shops and recreation sites surrounding the area. Delightful restaurants are also available nearby, ensuring residents enjoy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s serene and inviting environment makes it an ideal retirement option, especially for those looking to downsize in their golden years.
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Gary, IN, Glen Park Senior High Rise is an idyllic community that offers independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With plenty of convenient apartment features, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with recreation sites and thriving local shops nearby. Restaurants in the area also provide residents with various dining options to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community is a great option for those looking to spend their golden years without worries.
Make every moment of your retirement count at 41 North Senior Living, a blissful community in Fort Wayne, IN, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. On-site maintenance, management, and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.
Wellness opportunities and cozy communal spaces are available, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals on their terms. Amenities include a clubhouse, a concierge, a library, a business center, a hair salon, a fitness center, a media room, and a recreation room, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Explore the historic neighborhood of Fox Ridge Rive, Vincennes, IN, with Fox Ridge Manor, a distinguished senior living community that offers independent living, respite care, and short-term stays. Prioritizing seniors’ comfort and wellness, the community features cozy and sophisticated floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Live a worry-free retirement with a compassionate and highly skilled team handling chores and maintenance.
Fox Ridge Manor fosters a warm and inviting community, orchestrating a variety of fun social events and interactive activities for seniors to actively engage with their surroundings. Participate in trips to local attractions and explore the neighborhood with friends. Satisfy cravings and dietary needs with healthy and tasty meals. Committed to providing a safe place for seniors to age gracefully, Fox Ridge Manor offers stunning amenities and serene grounds.
Tucked away in Chesterton, IN, StoryPoint Chesterton is a unique senior living community that offers independent living and enhanced living for residents needing extra support. The community offers a maintenance-free living with its convenient services like housekeeping and laundry. Residents can comfortably rest in their stunning and cozy living apartments in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility assistance, and medication reminders are available should residents need it.
There are no boring days within the community with its wide range of regularly conducted social and recreational activities, programs, and events. Residents also enjoy access to an array of convenient amenities, including a well-curated library, salon, cafe, bistro, massage room, and fitness room. With chef-prepared meals and plenty of spaces and opportunities for relaxation, entertainment, and making connections, residents at StoryPoint Chesterton are guaranteed to lead a fulfilling life.
Ideally set in the vibrant neighborhood of Greenwood, IN, Main Street Commons Apartments is a blissful community that offers independent living. With accessible and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. The community also handles the maintenance, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also have easy access to delightful restaurants and shops, ensuring they enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include billiards, a library, a beauty salon, and a fitness center, ensuring residents have various opportunities for recreation and wellness.
Make the most of your best years at Governor Park, a distinct 55+ community that offers independent living. Residents can ease their worries with the community’s thoughtfully designed and spacious one-and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also provides on-site maintenance and management, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities with various recreation sites and thriving local amenities. Plenty of kitchen features are also available, allowing residents to prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a courtyard, a business center, a BBQ area, and a fitness center, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Whispering Pines Apartments is a distinguished community in Mishawaka, IN, offering independent living. The community features three distinct floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with on-site management and maintenance services.
Here, residents live actively and maintain social connections with fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With a variety of restaurants in the area, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s convenient location near thriving local amenities, combined with its top-notch amenities, creates the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Overlooking the vibrant neighborhood of Brownsburg, IN, The Oaks at Brownsburg is an esteemed senior living community that offers independent living and temporary stay services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Having a highly trained and dedicated team, this community provides emergency call systems in all apartments to ensure the comfort and security of its residents.
Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 meals and snacks daily in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Experience a perfect ambiance for both engagement and relaxation in its grounds, walking path, and community room. Engage in diverse social events and activities such as educational programs and themed parties. Truly, seniors can live to the fullest with The Oaks at Brownsburg.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Anderson, IN, Harter House is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community features cozy and purposely designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. On-site maintenance and management are also available, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delightful restaurants also surround the area, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features a fitness center, a game area, a community library, a coffee bar, a media room, and scenic gardens, creating the ideal setting for residents’ leisure and wellness.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
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- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Memory care specialists
- Finding and ranking the best independent living communities
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.



















