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Penelope 60 Senior Apartments
Independent Living · Mishawaka, IN
Front entrance of Penelope 60 Senior Apartments Exterior view of a senior living facility with a fountain Quiet dining area with wooden tables and chairs Outdoor seating area with umbrellas and planters

Penelope 60 Senior Apartments

Independent Living · Mishawaka, IN
810 S Merrifield Ave, Mishawaka, IN 46544 View map
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Overview of Penelope 60 Senior Apartments

Spend a blissful retirement at Penelope 60 Senior Apartments, a blissful community in Mishawaka, IN, offering independent living. The community is specially designed for older adults with low incomes, ensuring they can downsize without hassles. With on-site maintenance and management, residents can keep their peace of mind and live without hassles.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with plenty of recreational and wellness opportunities. With a full kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s beautifully landscaped grounds, alongside amenities like the library, arts and crafts room, and fitness center, ensure residents make the most of their golden years.

Facility Direct Line (574) 252-4466
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #116 / 128Bed count — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 116th out of 128 independent living communities we track in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #54 / 221Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 54th out of 221 independent living communities we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Additional Services

2 services
Supportive Services Coordination
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Room (Rental Space)
Cable Tv
Computers
Library
Fitness Center
Elevator
Coin-Operated Laundry Room
Activities
Arts & Crafts

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
540 sq. ft
Room Types
1 Bed
In-Room Features
Full-Sized Stove And Refrigerator

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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. 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. 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.
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.
Woodland Terrace of New Palestine
IL
AL
MC
New Palestine
165
Facility 165
IN AVG 138
Rank #30 / 128
Yes
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 37
Rank #138 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 12
Rank #28 / 127
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #86 / 120
A+Crystal HaydenWell Npsl Tenant, LLCJacquelynn Adkins4
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 4
Rank #1 / 116
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 33
Rank #3 / 116
0.5
Facility 0.5
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #9 / 116
Woodland Terrace of Carmel
IL
AL
MC
Carmel
149
Facility 149
IN AVG 138
Rank #43 / 128
Yes
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 37
Rank #82 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
IN AVG 12
Rank #28 / 127
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #62 / 120
A+Nicholas HalsteadWell Npsl Tenant, LLCTehesha Patterson8
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 4
Rank #32 / 116
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 33
Rank #3 / 116
0.3
Facility 0.3
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #4 / 116
Heritage Center
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Evansville
172
Facility 172
IN AVG 138
Rank #25 / 128
Yes
25
Facility 25
IN AVG 37
Rank #138 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46
Facility 46
IN AVG 12
Rank #8 / 127
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #40 / 120
A+Adam StricklandPulaski Memorial HospitalKimberly Eden15
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 4
Rank #9 / 116
14
Facility 14
IN AVG 33
Rank #34 / 116
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #25 / 116
Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Brownsburg
124
Facility 124
IN AVG 138
Rank #66 / 128
Yes
36
Facility 36
IN AVG 37
Rank #103 / 221
Studio
2
Facility 2
IN AVG 12
Rank #54 / 127
64.5%
Facility 64.5%
IN AVG 63.7%
Rank #61 / 120
-Tyler BrammerResidential Care X LLCAlisea Lambert7
0
Facility 0
IN AVG 4
Rank #1 / 116
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 33
Rank #5 / 116
0.4
Facility 0.4
IN AVG 1.7
Rank #7 / 116
Penelope 60 Senior Apartments
IL
Mishawaka
60
Facility 60
IN AVG 138
Rank #116 / 128
No
56
Facility 56
IN AVG 37
Rank #54 / 221
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Indiana

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IN specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home & community support

Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver (former A&D for age 60+)

Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver

Eligibility

General
Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver serves eligible people age 60 or older; people age 59 or younger use the separate Health and Wellness Waiver. Both require applicable Medicaid and waiver eligibility.
IN specifics
A&D split on July 1, 2024.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community services as an alternative to nursing-facility care; coverage is based on each successor waiver and assessed service plan.
In-home & community support

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Income limit
No income limit; income-based cost sharing may apply.
Asset limit
$250,000 asset ceiling with an additional $20,000 exclusion from countable assets; asset-based cost sharing may apply.

Eligibility

General
Applicants age 60 or older or with a disability who are at risk of losing independence; CHOICE cannot replace other available funding for the same needs.
IN specifics
Administered through Indiana Area Agencies on Aging.

What it provides

  • Home/community supports such as adult day services; homemaker services and respite; according to the approved plan.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Indiana)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Returning home

Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Indiana Money Follows the Person (MFP)

Eligibility

General
Residents of a qualifying institution for at least 60 consecutive days who have Indiana Medicaid at least one day before discharge, can be served safely in the community and qualify for a partnering funding program.

What it provides

  • Transition assistance; help finding housing and arranging medical; rehabilitation and home-health supports; followed by case management during a 365-day participation period.
Residential care support

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Income limit
The Division of Family Resources assesses income and resident liability.

Eligibility

General
Residents accepted by RCAP in contracted licensed residential-care facilities or county homes, with care needs appropriate for residential care.
IN specifics
State-funded RCAP requires an approved facility contract.

What it provides

  • Assistance with room; board; laundry and care coordination at an approved per-diem rate; after any resident liability.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IN specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Penelope 60 Senior Apartments

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What languages are spoken at Penelope 60 Senior Apartments?
The team at Penelope 60 Senior Apartments speaks Spanish.
02 Is Penelope 60 Senior Apartments in a walkable area?
Penelope 60 Senior Apartments has a walk score of 56. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 Are pets allowed at Penelope 60 Senior Apartments?
No, Penelope 60 Senior Apartments has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for Penelope 60 Senior Apartments?
The team at Penelope 60 Senior Apartments can be reached at info@ahepaseniorliving.org.
05 Does Penelope 60 Senior Apartments operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Penelope 60 Senior Apartments is registered as a non-profit.
06 How many beds does Penelope 60 Senior Apartments have?
Penelope 60 Senior Apartments has 60 beds.
07 Are there photos of Penelope 60 Senior Apartments?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Penelope 60 Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.
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