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The cost of independent living in Plato is about $3,153 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 954 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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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.
Avalon Village Garden Homes is an independent living community that is located in the peaceful town of Ligonier, IN, which is in Noble county. The area that the community is built in is beautiful and very historic, and those who enjoy going to museums will have a good time when they check out the...
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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.
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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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s 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, our welcoming atmosphere...
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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, 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.
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Warsaw’s premier 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 welcoming fireplace...
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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.
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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...
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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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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.
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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
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: 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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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
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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.
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...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Plato, IN

The average cost of senior living in Plato is $3,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millersburg, IN with an average of $2,396 per month.

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

Plato, IN
$3,153/mo
$3,220/mo

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

Plato, IN
$3,153/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,972/mo
Independent Living
$3,153/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,434/mo
Studio
$5,017/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,059/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,585/mo

Senior living costs in Plato 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: Plato, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlato, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,153/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,716/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,972/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Plato, IN:$3,153/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Plato, IN:$3,716/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Plato, IN:$4,972/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Plato, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Plato 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Plato, IN$2,900/mo$2,863/mo+1.3%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Plato, IN
2024 average cost:$2,900/mo
2023 average cost:$2,863/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Plato

Recent reviews for independent living in Plato

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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Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, IN

5.0
Extended family gather here for special days like birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, etc. it is very affordable, delicious, accommodating time wise, and lets family join the resident(s) who has a harder time getting out. There’s no standing around and waiting for ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warmth and kindness shown by both residents and staff at various communities. For instance, at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, newcomers are welcomed with open arms and easily make friends. At Georgetowne Place, the staff go above and beyond to make resident ...
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Variety of activities to choose from. Reviews highlight the importance of having a rich and diverse activities calendar for seniors. Communities like StoryPoint Fort Wayne North offer a wide range of options, from singing and woodworking to gardening and traveling. These activities help residents stay active and engaged, as pointe ...
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Delicious and well-prepared meals. Quality meals are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their senior living communities. At Smith Farms Manor, the meals are praised for being well-cooked and delicious, while at Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes, families are impressed with the value and care p ...
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Attentive and helpful staff. Staff members' dedication and compassion are frequently mentioned in positive reviews. For example, at Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes, the staff is described as knowledgeable and helpful, while at StoryPoint Portage, the friendly and open staff are commended for their willing ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important considerations for seniors looking for a living community. Residents at Park Place Senior Living appreciate the staff's efforts to keep their facility clean and well-maintained, while those at Tanglewood Trace note the care given to repairing and replacin ...
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Sense of community and belonging. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of feeling connected and included in a senior living community. At StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, residents express their happiness in making new friends and feeling like part of a family. This sense of belonging extends to the staff as well, who are ...
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Plato independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plato independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plato, 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 Plato 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 Plato 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
28.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Plato 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 Plato communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plato, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plato 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 Plato offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plato, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.3%
39.5%
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 Plato, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Plato, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Plato, 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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