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Assisted living costs in Carmel average about $4,053 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 48 communities in Carmel. Our detailed directory has 1629 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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As new as the facility was when our loved one moved it, it was actually one of the cheapest in terms of value out of all the other places we looked at.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Lake Meadows Senior Assisted Living was thoughtfully designed with our seniors in mind with many areas to socialize, keep active, or relax with a book and a cup of tea. Our vibrant community will host daily life enrichment classes, outings, and events. Outings will be scheduled to continue to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: Assisted 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.
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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.
At Summit Place West you will find all the comforts of home and then some. We feature studio apartments, one-bedroom suites, and one-bedroom deluxe, and two-bedroom suites. Each resident participates in a wellness program that includes a monthly health check by a licensed nurse. A resident...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Named the #1 Senior Living Facility in 2015 by Boone County People’s Choice, Homewood Health Campus provides seniors with a wonderful place to call home in "The Friendly City". Homewood is also conveniently located close to many local physicians' offices and the new Witham Memorial Hospital....
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Provides: Assisted 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.
The décor of the building at CrownPointe Lebanon has often been described as the look of a really nice hotel. CrownPointe takes pride in providing a home like atmosphere, cozy apartments, sitting areas for socialization and a relaxing ambiance in our beautifully decorated dining room. Amenities...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Hold on for a wonderful ride at Woodland Terrace of New Palestine. Life in this community is filled with joyful moments and fun events. The community’s dedicated team goes all out to provide attentive care and rewarding activities. In fact, one activity has been the talk of the town for years. In...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: Assisted 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.
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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.
Bright and beautiful, Woodland Terrace of Danville will fill you with inspiration from the moment you come through the front doors. The stunning interior design with distinct spaces ensures you and your friends and family members will create lasting memories. Sit down at a table on the veranda...
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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
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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.
Independence and Choice:The Heart of CrownPointeCrownPointe is not a health care or medical facility.Rather, each CrownPointe’s apartments are the private residences or homes of the people living in them, quite like the houses and apartments they vacated to move to CrownPointe. By emphasizing...

Cost of assisted living in Carmel, IN

The average cost of senior living in Carmel is $4,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arcadia, IN with an average of $3,909 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carmel, IN vs. nearby cities

Carmel, IN
$4,053/mo
$4,132/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carmel, IN vs. the state and national average

Carmel, IN
$4,053/mo
$3,979/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carmel vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,053/mo
$5,267/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Carmel, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,450/mo
Studio
$4,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,217/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,072/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,776/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Carmel over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carmel, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carmel.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carmel

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carmel

Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
I ended up choosing this facility because I want my Mother to be close to me. The staff here is so friendly and they communicate with me about anything that happens to my mom. It’s really an upbeat community and it feels more like a hotel setting than assisted living. The facility itself is ...
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Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living

4.6
The Brownsburg community is very clean and friendly, our loved one is comfortable being there. It is in her home town so their is familiarity being there. Based on our experience we would recommend this community to other families.

Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville, IN

5.0
Prairie Lakes is the primary reason I am recovering from a fractured ankle. The administration is always present for questions. The nurses are professional and the aides are compassionate, sincere, and caring. The P.T. and the O.T. therapists were top notch, constantly trying to improve your ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the welcoming nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Meadow Brook Senior Living, the director and staff members go out of their way to help residents and their families, and at Sunrise on Old Meridian, the team is described as professional, friendly, ...
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Personalized activities for residents' interests. Several residents express appreciation for the tailored activities offered at their community. Residents of Meadow Brook Senior Living enjoy a variety of daily and weekly activities, including exercise classes and social events, while at Traditions at North Willow, the activities director dr ...
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Warm and homey atmosphere. Many families comment on the cozy and welcoming feeling they get when visiting their loved ones at their community. For instance, at Sunrise on Old Meridian, the homey atmosphere stands out as a major factor in their decision to choose the community, and at Independence Village of Carmel, th ...
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Fresh and consistently good food. Throughout reviews, quality food is highlighted as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Independence Village of Fishers South, the new chef caters to residents' needs and makes special visits to their tables, while the meals at Independence Village of Carme ...
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Consistent communication between families and staff. Regular communication between families and staff is mentioned as a key feature in several reviews. For instance, at Sunrise on Old Meridian, the team is commended for their effective communication, and at Traditions at North Willow, the director invites families to join their loved ones for ...
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Dedicated and attentive caregivers. Several residents praise the caring and attentive nature of the caregivers at their community. At Independence Village of Carmel, staff make sure residents' needs are met and go out of their way to engage with them, while at The Commons on Meridian, the friendly and kind staff ensure that re ...
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Carmel review score based on 279 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 279 reviews of 45 Carmel assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carmel review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carmel review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Carmel, IN45 facilities
7.5
Williams Creek, IN45 facilities
8.6
Westfield, IN36 facilities

Review subcategories for Carmel assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 279 reviews of 45 Carmel assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carmel resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.1
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
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4.0
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Carmel assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carmel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carmel, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carmel assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carmel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.2%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.7%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
47.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
52.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carmel assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carmel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carmel assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carmel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.1%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carmel assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carmel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carmel, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
57.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carmel assisted 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 assisted living communities in Carmel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carmel, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.1%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.2%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.9%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.2%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
68.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carmel

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carmel protect seniors.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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There are 48 assisted living facilities near Carmel, Indiana. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Carmel, Indiana are Magnolia Springs Bridgewater, Independence Village of Zionsville West and Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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