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Assisted living costs in Porter average about $3,934 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Porter. Our detailed directory has 217 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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Photo of Residences at Coffee Creek
1111 Photos available
9.7
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48 reviews
9.7
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48 reviews
5 star
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After a brief illness we needed to find a place for our mother to during her recovery. She started out in the Memory Care unit and it was a wonderful experience. After a few weeks she graduated to Assisted...
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.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.8
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39 reviews
9.8
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39 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
15%
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We toured MANY places for my loved one. We settled on a few but kept coming back to the idea of Brookdale and I am so glad we did. We had my loved one at another AL and it was beautiful and more modern but...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Exceptional Senior LivingChoose us for your next home base, and you can the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for an upgraded quality of life. Chores are gone. Laundry, cleaning, home maintenance—we’ll take care of all of that. All you have to take care of it living your best...
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Photo of Rittenhouse Village At Portage
77 Photos available
9.4
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48 reviews
9.4
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48 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
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3 star
8%
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We love Rittenhouse!!! So much better than Brookdale. They offer a lot more. The staff is great. My mom is very happy here. The activities dept. is wonderful. There is something going on all the time. Food...
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
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Photo of Aviva Valparaiso
33 Photos available
9.3
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28 reviews
9.3
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28 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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Nothing but good things to say. My mother chose it, but the entire family agreed. I would recommend to others but I understand the food is lousy. Maybe some improvement there.
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Valparaiso, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities...
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Photo of Valparaiso Senior Village
1616 Photos available
8.8
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22 reviews
8.8
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22 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
14%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
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14%
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We would recommend to others and have already done so. We picked this community because it was good and they accepted Medicaid. Only Disappointment is with the Rx system in place.Very difficult to make the...
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.
Valparaiso Senior Village is excited to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services to the seniors of Valparaiso, Indiana, and its surrounding areas. Valparaiso Senior Village offers a safe and active lifestyle paired with a kind and compassionate staff. Our care services are unique to each...
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Photo of Miller's Senior Living in Portage
1818 Photos available
8.5
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4 reviews
8.5
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4 reviews
5 star
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After our mom passed away in 2022, our Dad finally made the decision to look into an assisted living facility in January of 2023.He wanted to stay in Portage near his church and friends. Our first place we...
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.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you are completely self-sufficient and simply looking for maintenance-free living or require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take...
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Photo of Wyndmoor of Portage
77 Photos available
5 star
49%
4 star
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3 star
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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
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After having experience at other facilities with other family members. Avalon Springs cannot compare. the BEST! Beautiful environment inside and out. Very caring staff that meet the needs of residents. Not a...
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.
Avalon Springs Health Campus is located near the heart of downtown Valparaiso, IN; a town known for its unique restaurants, plentiful shopping, and its supportive and friendly community. Voted one of America’s Best Communities, Valparaiso has much to offer, from the breathtaking Talltree...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Porter, IN

The average cost of senior living in Porter is $3,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trail Creek, IN with an average of $3,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Porter, IN vs. nearby cities

Porter, IN
$3,934/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Porter, IN vs. the state and national average

Porter, IN
$3,934/mo
$3,845/mo
U.S. national average
$4,608/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Porter vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,934/mo
$4,895/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Porter, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$2,953/mo
Studio
$4,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,060/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,026/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Porter over time

Porter, ININ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Porter, 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 Porter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Porter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Porter

Rittenhouse Village At Portage

4.5
The friendliness of the staff and the many activities for the residents are strong point of the facility. The variety of the menu is good. The cost is a little high when there is memory care involved. Overall I am happy my mom is there.

Residences at Deer Creek in Schererville, IN

5.0
My sister lived there and it was the best choice we could have made! The care staff were so loving, kind and very patient with her needs even as she declined. The housekeeping and culinary team were unparalleled too! We could not be happier and found the cost to be well worth the value we got.

Brentwood at LaPorte in La Porte, IN

5.0
We are thankful that we found Brentwood for mom. After breaking her hip we were not sure what to do next. The hospital sent her to rehab and that lasted only 24 days before another move was needed. Being out of state we were unsure what to do. We called a place for mom and they recommended ...
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Porter review score based on 68 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 9 Porter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Porter review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Porter review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
Porter, IN9 facilities
9.1
Dune Acres, IN7 facilities
9.3
Chesterton, IN9 facilities

Review subcategories for Porter assisted living

When assisted living 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 68 reviews of 9 Porter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Porter resident and family assisted living 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.
Porter, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Porter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
77.8%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
77.8%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
88.9%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Porter

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Porter protect seniors.

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