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The cost of independent living in West Elwood is about $3,247 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 324 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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Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We interacted with the residents and everyone seemed genuinely happy and comfortable being there. [name removed] went above and beyond to ensure 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.
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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The community activities are outstanding. Communication at times could be improved on but overall our loved ones experience is good
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.
Five Star Residences of Noblesville in Noblesville, Indiana feels like home. From the moment you enter the lobby there is excitement, joy and love everywhere you look. Large windows act as frames to picturesque, blooming courtyards. Residents laugh and clink glasses at happy hour. And the aroma...
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My mother had to move out of her home after a fall and time in the hospital. 5-Star Residences of Northwoods has been very helpful in getting her settled into her “new home” - even when she was unhappy that...
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.
Let’s talk about senior living. For that, you want to love where you are, who surrounds you, and what you’re doing. Sounds like Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, Indiana. The living and community spaces are elegant with just-right warmth. There’s so much to do and share here, it’s a...
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My dad has been at Northwood for just over a year. He moved there after moving back from FL to be closer to me. He wanted independence but needed some supervision and friends his age. Northwood fit the...
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Northwood Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Marion. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance, full kitchen and its own thermostat to control. Northwood Manor is full of friendly, active residents...
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[name removed] and [name removed] are very nice and will help ease the stressfulness of the entire process. The rooms are small but nice and they have everything you would need.
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Jefferson Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Kokomo. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance and its own thermostat to control. Jefferson Manor is full of friendly, active residents who enjoy...
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The cost compared to other facilities was good especially with all of the activities they offer. It's a beautiful place. The downside to us was how we were told they transition to memory care. That was a big...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Northridge Gracious Retirement Living! We are a family owned, independent living community. Our lifestyle gives seniors the opportunity to continue living with the independence they desire while being happier, healthier, safer, and more social. We consider our...
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Most important thing is to get on the waitlist, understand your position on the waitlist and the waitlist priority policy. Close to family, great value, friendly staff.
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.
Your new home at The Reserve is a 34-acre neighborhood of choices. Our spacious, well-designed residences feature a variety of one andtwo-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom cottages – including options for walk-in closets and dens. With rental or residencyfee plans available based on...
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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: 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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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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The room sizes are pretty good. They do a good job keeping the residents engaged. Some of the staff spend more time talking to each other than caring for the residents. The food seems pretty good. They have...
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.
Waterford Place Health Campus is located in Kokomo, Indiana, at the end of a quiet street, on a piece of land studded with ponds full of geese and fields of wildflowers. Our residents enjoy the serene privacy of our campus, but those eager to explore the surrounding community do not have to...
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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.
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: 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: 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...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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 Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units and...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in West Elwood, IN

The average cost of senior living in West Elwood is $3,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fowlerton, IN with an average of $2,634 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Elwood, IN vs. nearby cities

West Elwood, IN
$3,247/mo
$3,247/mo
$3,413/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Elwood, IN vs. the state and national average

West Elwood, IN
$3,247/mo
$3,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,216/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Elwood vs. other types of senior living

$5,195/mo
Independent Living
$3,247/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Elwood, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$3,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,492/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,282/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in West Elwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in West Elwood

Recent reviews for independent living in West Elwood

Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, IN

4.9
It's a really good place to live. I would like to see more people live here. People are so nice. They help me all the time. There is so much to do here, it's never boring. We play games, bingo, color, go on outings,parties.

The Reserve at Hamilton Trace in Fishers, IN

5.0
We are very pleased with our place at the Reserve at Hamilton Trace. We received great help in locating this place from A Place For Mom.

The Stratford at WestClay in Carmel, IN

5.0
I can’t say enough about the Stratford in Carmel. The staff, starting at the top with [name removed], creates a caring, welcoming environment. The units are beautiful, and there are so many different styles. My mom had a spacious two-bedroom apartment that fit all of her furniture, even her ...
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West Elwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Elwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Elwood, 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 West Elwood 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 West Elwood 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
27.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in West Elwood 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 West Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Elwood 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 West Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
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The best independent living facility near you in West Elwood, Indiana is Five Star Residences of Northwoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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