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Memory care in Carmel offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Carmel is about $5,205 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 1398 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My mother has been at Clearvista Lakes for about 2 years. My husband and I were looking for a facility that would keep an eye on Mom as well as treat her with kindness and care. Clearvista Lakes has met...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in northeast Indianapolis, Clearvista Lake Health Campus provides residents with a warm, welcoming place to call home. At Clearvista Lake, residents can choose from an array of ways to enjoy their days. Those who are interested in activities outside our campus are close to the natural...
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Our experience with Crown Senior Living has been a good one overall. The staff here are friendly and professional, they're very understanding and tuned in to the needs of the residents and their families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Crown Senior LivingThe residents of Crown Senior Living assisted living community in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana enjoy the finest of care in the new surroundings of the modern residence with old fashioned charm. Crown Senior Living offers Serenity memory care for residents living with...
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My loved one resided in GB Fishers for nearly 5 years. I researched and visited several places before I decided on GB. I am glad that this place is there to provide support to residents and family members. ...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WELCOME TO GRAND BROOK MEMORY CARE OF FISHERS! Located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, at the NW corner of Cumberland Drive and E. 131st Street in Fishers, Indiana, our beautiful Grand Brook community comfortably accommodates 36 residents in two, small residential-style homes. Each home...
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I have heard that a new owner will take over some time soon so I can only tell you my mother's experience with the current owner was just so amazing. She was always happy, active and made many friends. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bloom at Kessler is a family-owned and operated assisted living and memory care establishment in Northeast Indianapolis and complements Bloom's other communities on the East, West and Northeast sides of Indianapolis. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents...
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I am in a position where I can compare facilities. My mom had Alztheimer's and was in a facility elsewhere. I had only one choice in our town, as she was a Medicaid patient. If your parent is going...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A town that cherishes its past and embraces the future, Noblesville, Indiana is the perfect place for Prairie Lakes Health Campus —a healthcare facility with a dedication to providing unparalleled amenities and exceeding customer expectations daily. Residents who are interested in exploring...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Story Cottages are the premier boutique memory care homes in Indianapolis and Carmel. These homes are the first of its kind, exclusive homes, embedded in picturesque residential neighborhoods. You will have peace of mind knowing that your loved one resides in a comforting private memory care...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Story Cottages are the premier boutique memory care homes in Indianapolis and Carmel. These homes are the first of its kind, exclusive homes, embedded in picturesque residential neighborhoods. You will have peace of mind knowing that your loved one resides in a comforting private memory care...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to the boutique memory care concept, where compassion meets luxury. Story Cottage is dedicated to providing a unique, personalized approach to memory care.We immerse your loved ones in an environment that feels like home surrounded by expert dementia-trained staff. From intentionally...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lake Meadows Senior Assisted Living was thoughtfully designed with our seniors in mind with many areas to socialize, keep active, or relax with a book and a cup of tea. Our vibrant community will host daily life enrichment classes, outings, and events. Outings will be scheduled to continue to...

Cost of memory care in Carmel, IN

The average cost of senior living in Carmel is $5,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cicero, IN with an average of $4,972 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carmel, IN vs. nearby cities

Carmel, IN
$5,205/mo
$5,340/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carmel, IN vs. the state and national average

Carmel, IN
$5,205/mo
$4,977/mo
U.S. national average
$5,467/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carmel vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,205/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Carmel, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,026/mo
Studio
$5,066/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,426/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carmel over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Carmel

Recent reviews for memory care in Carmel

Traditions at Brookside in McCordsville, IN

4.0
Traditions at Brookside is a wonderful facility. [name removed] did an amazing job with our tour and giving us all of the information and taking care of the admission process especially with Covid challenges. [name removed] is an amazing director. She even went herself to pick up cable for mom's ...
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Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
I ended up choosing this facility because I want my Mother to be close to me. The staff here is so friendly and they communicate with me about anything that happens to my mom. It’s really an upbeat community and it feels more like a hotel setting than assisted living. The facility itself is ...
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Independence Village of Zionsville West

4.3
The community is very nice and very clean. The staff members overall all are friendly but there are different personnel there nowadays but they do a good job. The meals and dining service is very good, and there are activities for residents who want to participate. Memory care is expensive, but ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Competent and extensively trained memory care staff. Many reviews highlight the extensive training that the staff at various communities receive to deal with Alzheimer's and dementia. For instance, at Brookdale Carmel, the staff's knowledge and understanding of these conditions are appreciated by families, resulting in a positive experience.
Family like atmosphere. A warm and welcoming environment is important for both residents and their families. At Grand Victoria of Zionsville, the director's dedication and long hours contribute to a family like atmosphere, making visiting a nice change for families.
Engaging activities and programs. Residents value engaging activities and programs tailored to their needs. At Independence Village of Carmel, families praise the variety of activities offered, ensuring residents feel stimulated and content.
Responsive and communicative staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is crucial, as families need to be informed and reassured. For example, at Bloom at Willow, the relationship between the memory care director and families is described as professional and kind, with staff addressing concerns promptly ...
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Highly personalized care. Individualized attention is essential to cater to each resident's unique needs. At Independence Village of Fishers South, the staff's ability to adjust their approach based on residents' individual requirements is commended.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. A clean and well-maintained environment is crucial for both comfort and safety. At Grand Brook Memory Care of Fishers, the staff's commitment to maintaining the facility is evident, contributing to the overall positive experience for families.
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Carmel review score based on 262 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 37 Carmel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carmel review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carmel review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Carmel, IN37 facilities
8.3
Williams Creek, IN36 facilities
8.6
Westfield, IN26 facilities

Review subcategories for Carmel memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 262 reviews of 37 Carmel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carmel resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Carmel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carmel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carmel, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carmel memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Carmel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.8%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
89.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.9%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.7%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.1%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carmel memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carmel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.2%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75.7%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86.5%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carmel memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carmel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
67.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.9%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carmel memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carmel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75.7%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
64.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carmel memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Carmel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carmel, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
67.6%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.9%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.1%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.4%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
78.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Springs Bridgewater, Traditions at North Willow and Sunrise on Old Meridian are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carmel, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 37 memory care facilities near Carmel, Indiana. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Carmel, Indiana are Magnolia Springs Bridgewater and Independence Village of Zionsville West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 37 memory care facilities near you in Carmel, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carmel, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Carmel, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Carmel, Indiana ranges from $1200 to $10860. The average Memory Care cost in Carmel, Indiana is $5,205. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carmel, Indiana typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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