Page 22 of Best Independent Living in Indiana

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Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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

Andre Place

54501 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637
Overview of Andre Place

Peacefully nestled in the beautiful setting of South Bend, IN, Andre Place is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. With cozy and purposely built one-bedroom accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. The community also features a concierge and round-the-clock security, ensuring residents’ safety.

A fun-filled calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also foster comfort while satisfying dietary needs with well-balanced dining options. Residents have the finest experience amidst the community’s serene and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Robertson’s Apartments

Beautifully located in the vibrant setting of South Bend, IN, Robertson’s Apartments is an exceptional community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with maintenance services.

A life coordinator also provides a well-thought-out calendar of leisure and wellness opportunities to ensure residents live actively and remain socially connected. With plenty of restaurants nearby, residents have meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents will surely thrive in retirement amidst the community’s warm and inviting environment.

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Overview of Lakeside Manor Independent Living

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

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

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Overview of Albertine Home

Situated in Hammond, Indiana, Albertine Home is a faith-based independent living community serving older adults seeking an independent lifestyle. Three meals are also provided, along with laundry and room cleaning services that reduce routine household responsibilities.

Spiritual life is a central part of the community, with daily Mass and a shared identity as a community of prayer. This creates a faith-centered environment where older adults can engage in spiritual practice alongside neighbors, with support available when needed for added reassurance.

With a Walk Score of 47, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, allowing a few nearby errands on foot, while most travel likely requires a car or arranged transportation. The location supports a quieter, residential pace of life.

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Overview of Park Shore Commons

Peacefully nestled near Indiana Dunes National Park, West Beach Trail in Gary, IN, Park Shore Commons is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. The community has cozy and specially designed one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Alongside convenient apartment features, laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

With unique local shops and recreation sites nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. A community room with a kitchen is also available, promoting social interactions over mealtimes for residents’ satisfaction. The community’s income-based rents ensure older adults can live their retirement happily while staying on a budget.

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Overview of Leisure Living Lakeside

Leisure Living Lakeside sits at 1214 Lavender Ct in the Westside neighborhood of Evansville, Indiana, a car-dependent location with a Walk Score of 10 where a vehicle is a practical necessity for daily errands. The community is designed for adults 55 and older, with apartment-style living available in one- and two-bedroom layouts. Pets are permitted. Tours are offered on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM and are not available on weekends.

This is an independent living community. Residents live in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities, without medical or personal care assistance provided.

For independent seniors in Evansville’s Westside who want apartment-style living in a 55-plus community with pet-friendly policies and the practical flexibility of one- or two-bedroom floor plans, Leisure Living Lakeside is worth considering.

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Overview of Holiday Retirement Village

Holiday Retirement Village is at 1200 W Buena Vista Rd in Evansville, Indiana. It’s a single-story building, and the area is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 54. That means residents can handle a few errands on foot, like a quick trip to a nearby store, without needing a car every time.

One thing worth noting: this community runs three levels of care under one roof. Nursing home, assisted living, and independent living all operate at the same address. So if a resident’s needs change down the line, they don’t necessarily have to pack up and move somewhere new. They can shift levels of care and stay put.

Rehab services and respite care are both offered on-site. And staffing is 24 hours, full stop, so help doesn’t clock out at 5pm. Whether it’s early afternoon or the middle of the night, someone’s there.

Pets are allowed, too; a lot of people don’t want to give up a dog or cat just because they’re moving into a care setting, and here, they don’t have to. Beyond that, the community also covers transportation to appointments and has salon services on-site, which are small things, honestly, but they add up. Less for a family to coordinate from the outside.

Put simply, Holiday Retirement Village is one building handling a lot of ground: nursing, assisted living, and independent living, all at once. It’s built for continuity, for families who want the option to adjust care over time without switching addresses every time something changes.

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Overview of Patterson Pointe Senior Residence

Designed for adults aged 55 and older, Patterson Pointe Senior Residence is an independent living community in Bloomington, Indiana. Residents live in private apartments with step-in showers and walk-in closets. It combines the comfort of their own home with the benefits of community living.

Residents have access to a fitness centre, business centre, media room, and spacious outdoor areas, along with off-street parking for family and visitors. Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are included. Medication management is available for residents who want additional support while maintaining an independent lifestyle.

The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service. This setting may appeal to residents who enjoy a quieter residential area with convenient access to local destinations.

Families considering Patterson Pointe Senior Residence should ask how medication management is provided, as the community is an independent, non-medical living option.

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Overview of Whispering Pines Apartments

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.

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Overview of Cottages at Sheek Road Apartments

Make every moment count at Cottages at Sheek Road Apartments, a distinct community in Greenwood, IN, offering independent living. The community also features thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. A 24-hour emergency call system, alongside plenty of convenient apartment features, is provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Delightful shops and fun recreation sites surround the area, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. A breakfast bar is also available, ensuring residents start their day with a delectable meal. Amenities include a clubhouse, a crafts room, a fitness center, an outdoor patio, and a fishing pond, creating the ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.

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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. 

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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.