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Assisted living costs in Lake James average about $3,712 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Lake James. Our detailed directory has 27 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Lake James Assisted Living Facilities | 27 Reviews

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Photo of LakeHouse Coldwater
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Cost is a good bargain, staff attentive, staff arrives quickly when called using their emergency necklace. They are very strict on meds, and track issues like diabetes.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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8.0
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8.0
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The staff is extremely nice and caring. There are certain ones that go above and beyond with my MIL. She only allows one of them to help fix her hair. They have all been helpful and accommodating as issues...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. LaGrange’s only assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area provides a...
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Cost of assisted living in Lake James, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lake James is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ligonier, IN with an average of $3,459 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lake James, IN, vs. nearby cities

Lake James, IN
$3,712/mo
$3,712/mo
$4,067/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake James, IN, vs. state and national averages

Lake James, IN
$3,712/mo
$4,006/mo
U.S. national average
$4,766/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake James, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,712/mo
$4,601/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake James, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,067/mo

Senior living costs in Lake James vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lake James, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake James, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,712/mo$4,006/mo$4,766/mo
Memory Care$4,601/mo$5,060/mo$5,516/mo
Independent Living$2,991/mo$3,205/mo$4,180/mo
Assisted Living
Lake James, IN:$3,712/mo
Indiana:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,766/mo
Memory Care
Lake James, IN:$4,601/mo
Indiana:$5,060/mo
U.S.:$5,516/mo
Independent Living
Lake James, IN:$2,991/mo
Indiana:$3,205/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake James, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lake James.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake James

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake James

Astral at Auburn

4.8
My loved one is currently a resident at Astral at Auburn and the experience has been great for her so far. She doesn't participate in the activities, yet. Everything else has been great. I would recommend this facility to others.

Drews Place of Coldwater II

4.8
Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high expectations for cleanliness and resident care. They also work well with our Hospice provider.

Drews Place of Coldwater I

5.0
Drews Place of Coldwater is excellent. The staff and management are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and caring people. Dad and his family highly recommend Drews.

Lake James assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake James assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake James, 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 Lake James assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lake James that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake James, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake James assisted living

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 Lake James Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake James, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake James assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake James, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake James assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake James, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake James assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lake James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake James, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake James

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lake James protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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