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The cost of independent living in Effner is about $3,683 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 320 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Twenty minutes from Champaign-Urbana. Neatly tucked away by highway 45 in Rantoul, Illinois, is the Ultimate Retirement Community for you. Prairie Village Retirement Community offers independent and assisted living rental apartments at an affordable rate. Come see us and experience active senior...
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Cost of independent living in Effner, IN

The average cost of senior living in Effner is $3,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lowell, IN with an average of $3,050 per month.

Independent living costs in Effner, IN, vs. nearby cities

Effner, IN
$3,683/mo
$3,683/mo
$3,650/mo

Independent living costs in Effner, IN, vs. state and national averages

Effner, IN
$3,683/mo
$3,206/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

Independent living costs in Effner, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,093/mo
Independent Living
$3,683/mo

Independent living costs in Effner, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,755/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,261/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,285/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,397/mo

Senior living costs in Effner 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: Effner, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEffner, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,683/mo$3,206/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$4,456/mo$4,006/mo$4,767/mo
Memory Care$5,093/mo$5,072/mo$5,518/mo
Independent Living
Effner, IN:$3,683/mo
Indiana:$3,206/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Effner, IN:$4,456/mo
Indiana:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Memory Care
Effner, IN:$5,093/mo
Indiana:$5,072/mo
U.S.:$5,518/mo
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Independent living costs in Effner, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Effner and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Effner, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Effner have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Effner, IN$2,749/mo$2,792/mo-1.5%
Indiana$2,566/mo$2,596/mo-1.2%
National$3,045/mo$2,928/mo+4.0%
Effner, IN
2024 average cost:$2,749/mo
2023 average cost:$2,792/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,566/mo
2023 average cost:$2,596/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Effner

Recent reviews for independent living in Effner

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
We chose Riverside because I liked the layout and I liked everything that they had to offer. It is also in a great location and they were very inviting. The apartment sizes are wonderful, she has a 2 bedroom 2 bath and she has a patio. They have a big gazebo outside where they can go sit and ...
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Aster Place in Lafayette, IN

4.6
As indicated by my ratings we just feel Aster is a wonderful place for our mom however the food needs improvement. Luckily mom has a full kitchen in her apartment so does not use the dining room that often but the times she has she has been disappointed. We have heard that complainant from all ...
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Effner independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Effner independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Effner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Effner, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Effner independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Effner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Effner, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Effner independent 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 independent living communities in Effner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Effner, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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There are 27 independent living facilities near Effner, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Effner, Indiana is StoryPoint Schererville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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