Yellow Retirement Communities

Yellow Retirement Communities

Overview of Yellow Retirement Communities

Ideally situated near Lutheran Downtown Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, Yellow Retirement Communities is a distinct, family-owned community that offers independent living. With thoughtfully designed and spacious accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Maintenance services and plenty of apartment features are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Thriving local amenities and recreation sites are available nearby, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can also enjoy mealtimes on their terms with a fully furnished kitchen in each unit. The community’s warm and friendly setting creates the ideal environment for residents to thrive in their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #28 / 222Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 28th out of 222 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Room Accommodations

Housing Options2 Bed
Room Sizes1,196 / 1,200 sq. ft
Building TypeSingle-story

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Wayne's city center to Yellow Retirement Communities's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Indiana

Yellow Retirement Communities is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
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16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Yellow Retirement Communities

What neighborhood is Yellow Retirement Communities in?

Yellow Retirement Communities is in the Nebraska neighborhood of Fort Wayne.

Is Yellow Retirement Communities in a walkable area?

Yellow Retirement Communities has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Yellow Retirement Communities?

Yes, Yellow Retirement Communities allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Yellow Retirement Communities?

Yes — there are 9 photos of Yellow Retirement Communities in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Yellow Retirement Communities provide?

Yellow Retirement Communities offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Yellow Retirement Communities?

Yellow Retirement Communities is located at 1214 W Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

What is the phone number of Yellow Retirement Communities?

(260) 424-0424 will put you in contact with the team at Yellow Retirement Communities.

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