Indiana Assisted Living

Indiana is a clear representation of the Midwest standard of senior living. The vast majority of the state is rural with one major city in Indianapolis.

Indiana is known for its affordable senior housing which also includes various types of assisted living. Assisted living facilities in Indiana currently rank near the Top 10 for affordability, and it is the cheapest of all midwestern states. Michigan and South Dakota are the only other two states in the Midwest with comparable assisted living rates.

Indiana has 6.5+ million residents. Its growth rate is below the national trend, and accelerating at a far lower rate compared to Ohio and Illinois.

The state's assisted living communities are known for their caring and friendly staff. Health care is of good quality in the state of Indiana, whether seeking treatment in the metropolitan area of Indianapolis, or one of its suburbs. The senior living complexes are often in quieter settings and away from high volumes of traffic.

Indiana is also a state known for its outdoor recreation, as well as love for sports where basketball and football are very popular both at a local and professional level.

Assisted Living Prices in Indiana

The state has lower than national average costs for assisted living. Its average median monthly cost of $3,500 per month is a couple hundred dollars below the national figure. Consequently, senior housing in the state is extremely reasonable.

Indiana is known for its tight-knit, rural communities. You can expect to find a wide range of senior living facilities in different smaller towns including Richmond, Beech Grove, Mishawaka, Marion and West Lafayette.

The counties of Wayne, Grant, Cass, Henry and Delaware are also known for providing some of the best median rates for assisted living.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, and Zionsville are known for being pricey. Hamilton County and Boone County are known for having higher than statewide costs for assisted living.

Assisted Living in Indiana - Financial Assistance

The Aged and Disabled Waiver (A&D) can help with monthly charges related to assisted living room and board in Indiana. The A&D waiver is only available in select Medicaid approved assisted living communities.

For those that fail to qualify for the A&D waiver, consider Structured Family Caregiving. This alternative program could help with supervised personal care as well as healthcare costs.

Different Types of Assisted Living in Indiana

Indiana has over 150 properties that feature assisted living type supervision and care. The Indiana State Department of Health breaks down residential care facilities into “standing” and “non-standing” units.

The facilities offer standard services like 24/7 monitoring, basic assistance with personal care and transportation, daily meal servings, and coordinated social activities and exercise.

List of Assisted Living Facilities in Indiana:

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