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The cost of independent living in Shirley is about $2,909 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 172 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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Photo of Independence Village of Fishers East
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All good. My Mom is doing well with all positive experiences. I'm happy. I have and would recommend but the only down side is the expense but it is what it is.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Fishers East! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care....
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66 Floor plans available
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Great facility and they have plenty of staff. It is a great location for my mom since we are only 4 miles away. They have a comprehensive program which includes everything, Wi-Fi, phone and cable in both...
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.
Traditions at Brookside is a licensed senior retirement community with no large entry fee or endowment. Residents are served by providing superior, yet reasonably priced accommodations and services in a peaceful, quiet country atmosphere.Traditions at Brookside welcomes you with all of the peace...
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All would be a 5 now. They recently made significant changes to their nursing staff which is a huge plus. It has been a great experience for my mom so far. All are polite, friendly and always looking to...
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.
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It is all I need. If it wasn't I would leave. I have 4 children in the area. They wouldn't let let me stay here if I wasn't happy. It is my Home. As I told you we are like a family here with the staff and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of Pendleton, you will find a quaint and charming community with a fullcontinuum of care - Rawlins House & Fall Creek Retirement Village.At Fall Creek, you will feel truly at home while you relax in your large apartment. With a widerange of spacious apartment homes,...
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My mother really likes that the community is kept very clean and they have minimal activities available. They are very encouraging for the residents to join the activities. They do not provide meals, but...
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.
Photo of Harter House
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44 Floor plans available
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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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I was looking at some of the ratings online and decided to schedule an appointment on their website. When we walked into the building we were a little lost at first. One of the staff members directed us to...
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.
Located in a beautiful, serene country setting, Bethany Pointe is close to shopping, physician’s offices, and medical facilities. Voted the Best Senior Living Facility of Madison County in 2014, we take pride in providing our residents with an incredible quality of life. Residents who are...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Living at Forest Ridge is designed for those who want companionship and excellent amenities in a safe and engaging environment. We offer a number of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans, at an all-inclusive price, to fit the lifestyles of independent seniors. The hospitality-centered...
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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
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.
Just a short drive from Indianapolis, Greenfield, Indiana prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, friendly residents, and strong values. At Springhurst Health Campus, we’re no different. A recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association Achievement in Excellence, we’re honored to provide our...
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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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The food is ok, she doesn't think they season it enough sometimes. They have plenty of food, she says everytime she turns around it's time to eat.
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.
CrownPointe of Anderson is located on Anderson's east side near Anderson University. The campus includes a 56-apartment assisted living building, new luxury condominiums, patio homes and villas. The assisted living building provides 24-hour staffing, three nutritious meals each day, a...
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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.
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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Anderson provide independent living and assisted living senior care. We're located in a cozy neighborhood with lots of access to outdoor activities. We have large garages, valet parking and extra storage space. On the inside, all of our apartments and townhomes...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Shirley, IN

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $2,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Summit, IN with an average of $2,365 per month.

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

Shirley, IN
$2,909/mo
$2,878/mo
$3,306/mo

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

Shirley, IN
$2,909/mo
$3,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,180/mo

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

$4,786/mo
Independent Living
$2,909/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$4,568/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,251/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,008/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Shirley 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: Shirley, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirley, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$2,909/mo$3,205/mo$4,180/mo
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$4,006/mo$4,765/mo
Memory Care$4,786/mo$5,060/mo$5,516/mo
Independent Living
Shirley, IN:$2,909/mo
Indiana:$3,205/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
Assisted Living
Shirley, IN:$3,939/mo
Indiana:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,765/mo
Memory Care
Shirley, IN:$4,786/mo
Indiana:$5,060/mo
U.S.:$5,516/mo
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Independent living costs in Shirley, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shirley 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.

Shirley, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Shirley, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shirley 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
Shirley, IN$3,875/mo$4,631/mo-16.3%
Indiana$2,550/mo$2,572/mo-0.9%
National$3,160/mo$3,031/mo+4.3%
Shirley, IN
2024 average cost:$3,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:-16.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,550/mo
2023 average cost:$2,572/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shirley

Recent reviews for independent living in Shirley

The Waters of Castleton in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
Mom is settling in nicely at this community. The staff are very attentive, helpful, informative and always have a smile on their face. They keep me updated on her care. I cannot speak about the food but my mom seems to like it. She is not able to participate in a lot of the activities so the ...
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Northridge Gracious Retirement Living in Fishers, IN

4.5
First was location, only 10 minutes from my house. Once I got there, the new manager[name removed] was one of the most sincere people I've ever met. I was beyond impressed that he and his wife, Penny, live there full-time. No other facility has managers on site 24/7. I recently had to call them ...
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Fall Creek Retirement Village in Pendleton, IN

4.5
My mom was in Rawlins house it was beautiful and the staff was so great. As she got worse they went out of their way to make sure she was taken care of and when things got harder for her they found ways to make sure she could get help if she needed it. That was one decision I will not regret... ...
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Shirley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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