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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake James, IN

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The cost of independent living in Lake James is about $2,997 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 822 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, 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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Crossroads is always friendly, clean, helpful & inviting. My mother has lived here for six years. She is 94. She feels safe & welcomed. Her health is failing but I feel she is safe & welcome (still) as well....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Crossroads Village Apartments is a senior housing community situated in Portage, MI. Portage, which is located in Kalamazoo County, is known for its historical parks and trail systems. Visitors and residents alike enjoy biking, walking and canoeing their way through this vibrant and welcoming...
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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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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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I am doing fine at Hope Woods. Things are going great here. I'm having a good time getting settled in and meeting new people. The staff is excellent. There are more activities than I can handle. They provide...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hope Woods offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes for adults over 55 years of age. Hope Woods is designed to promote the active lifestyles of our residents.Hope Woods is conveniently located in the hear of Oshtemo, just a short drive from many area grocery stores, restaurants, and...

Cost of independent living in Lake James, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lake James is $2,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middlebury, IN with an average of $2,405 per month.

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

Lake James, IN
$2,997/mo
$3,062/mo
$2,901/mo

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

Lake James, IN
$2,997/mo
$3,206/mo
U.S. national average
$4,182/mo

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

$4,607/mo
Independent Living
$2,997/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,434/mo
Studio
$5,116/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,805/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,020/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.
Independent Living$2,997/mo$3,206/mo$4,182/mo
Assisted Living$3,735/mo$4,006/mo$4,768/mo
Memory Care$4,607/mo$5,072/mo$5,521/mo
Independent Living
Lake James, IN:$2,997/mo
Indiana:$3,206/mo
U.S.:$4,182/mo
Assisted Living
Lake James, IN:$3,735/mo
Indiana:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,768/mo
Memory Care
Lake James, IN:$4,607/mo
Indiana:$5,072/mo
U.S.:$5,521/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake James, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake James 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 Lake James, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake James 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
Lake James, IN$2,971/mo$2,960/mo+0.4%
Indiana$2,468/mo$2,544/mo-3.0%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Lake James, IN
2024 average cost:$2,971/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,468/mo
2023 average cost:$2,544/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake James

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake James

Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

4.9
I would tell them they have a great community there. She enjoyed every minute she had there. Along with field trips and activities. I just wished we could have moved her in sooner.

Edgewood Downs in Fort Wayne, IN

4.1
I would tell others that this is a nice place to live. The food is marginal. The communication with the staff was good and they were able to assist with answering any questions or concerns with my loved one.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews across several communities mention the warmth and friendliness of the staff and other residents. At Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to make new friends. At Georgetowne Place, the entire staff goes above and beyond to create a welcom ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, both residents and their families praise the food, with one reviewer going as far as saying 'everyone is always saying how great the food is'. At The Crossings at Coving ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the various activities offered at their communities. At Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, there are many planned activities and field trips for residents to enjoy. At NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, the community offers a game room, library, and gym, among other ameni ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Staff members are described as kind, caring, and attentive in several reviews. At Georgetowne Place, the staff goes above and beyond to notice and accommodate residents' needs. At StoryPoint Portage, the staff is friendly and willing to help with any situation. Residents of StoryPoint Fort ...
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Affordable and reasonable pricing. Several reviews mention that the communities offer reasonable pricing for the quality of care and services provided. At Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, the community was chosen for its affordability and apartment size. At The Crossings at Covington Commons, the value of the price wa ...
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Access to necessary support services. Residents and their families appreciate the availability of support services, such as Laurus Care, to assist with medical needs. At StoryPoint Portage, the housekeeping department is described as 'very thoughtful'. At Smith Farms Manor, Smith Farms Manor was able to put a resident in touch w ...
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Lake James independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake James independent 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 dietary accommodations in Lake James 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 Lake James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lake James 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 Lake James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake James 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 Lake James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Park Place Senior Living and Georgetowne Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake James, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Lake James, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake James, Indiana are StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Georgetowne Place and StoryPoint Portage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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