Indiana is a charming, Midwestern state located off the southern tip of Lake Michigan. Its nickname of “The Hoosier State” is one of the country’s oldest state nicknames, and although there are many theories as to where it came from, there is no definitive answer. What is known is that residents of the state embrace the “Hoosier” title with a strong sense of local pride. Indiana’s central location – just a short distance from Chicago and many other major cities of the Midwest – combined with the all-American appeal of its own cities like Indianapolis and Bloomington and its vast expanses of rural farmland, make Indiana a convenient place to live and a beautiful state to retire in.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 130 retirement communities in Indiana that offer independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Indiana is about $2,300.
Mom & Dad have lived in GVS for 17 happy years. They loved their spacious 3-room apartment, friendly neighbors, excellent food, & attentive well-trained staff. The exercise room is well staffed & equipped....
We recently visiting our dad at Autumn Glen after a long journey of trying to find the best senior living for him. We are so happy that we picked Autumn Glen. The staff are caring and kind and most of them...
We toured MANY places for my loved one. We settled on a few but kept coming back to the idea of Brookdale and I am so glad we did. We had my loved one at another AL and it was beautiful and more modern but...
Traditions proved overall care beyond our expectations. The overall care cost is reasonable for the services given. The staff was very attentive and professional. Management responded to the basic and...
My Aunt is no longer at Five Star Residence at Clearwater. They were wonderful to my Aunt and a great staff. Unfortunately, she's had to move to a memory care facility, which is beyond Five Star's care level
For the value for cost it is expensive, but they do everything well, they keep the properties looking great and the snow and ice removal was wonderful. I love it here. Based on the experience I have had so...
Our loved ones live there because they have to, but based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Independence Village of Fishers South to other families who may need a place for...
I would give all the categories listed a 4, because there is always room for improvement. I think after a year the food has become monotonous for my parents, and the medical staff most all have heavy accents...
My loved one is a resident at Northridge Gracious Retirement Living. Overall, things have been good at this facility. The cleanliness is great. The activities and value for cost are great also. The...
Although Wittenberg Village has experienced some recent changes, the community is a perfect fit for my mom and the other residents. The activities keep her busy, and she really enjoys all of the extra...
The communication leaves something to be desired. Nursing staff communicates well most of the time, but the business side is not good at all. Also, they have lost 3 deliveries. 2 were replaced, while one ...
Our overall experience with StoryPoint Chesterton was good. My dad was not very social, being self conscious with dementia. The cleanliness was good. They had people cleaning every day, but I remember...
I've been extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, the ease of talking with staff throughout the complex to answer questions and the ability for my mom to stay socially connected with the...
Great staff, very caring, building always clean and fresh, lovely place. My husband and I are 58 and kept saying could we just live here it is so nice
What our family likes the most about the North Woods Village is all of the help they have. They are all very friendly and call my husband and myself by name. We also like how well they remember everyone's...
Independent senior living communities in Indiana are licensed and regulated like senior apartment communities. These communities are basically the same as regular apartments, aside from a typical age limit of 55 or over. Because this form of senior living is for healthy and active seniors who don’t require care, these communities are not considered a form of assisted living. Therefore they’re not regulated by the Department of Aging or Indiana Department of Health like assisted living facilities.
Because independent living communities are regulated like typical rental complexes in Indiana, they must abide by the following federal rental regulations for landlords and tenants:
Indiana has its own state laws and regulations regarding tenant and landlord relationships. These are important to understand when moving to a rental property. The nonprofit Housing4Hoosiers is a resource for Indiana renters to learn and understand their rights. They have many resources on their website, including:
An outline of your rights as a renter in Indiana
2023 Renting in Indiana: A Handbook for Tenants
These rights are described in advanced detail on their website, but they include the following:
If a landlord fails to maintain the property, it’s important to request they fix the issues in writing multiple times. If the landlord fails to fix the issue after multiple requests by the tenant then the tenant can take legal action against the landlord as being in violation of the lease agreement. Before taking any legal action against a landlord, it’s best to seek counsel from a local housing nonprofit, housing department, or attorney.
Keep in mind that when an independent living community shares a campus with assisted living, that part of the facility will be regulated by the IDOH and will have additional laws to follow. If you would like to learn about the assisted living regulations for Indiana senior care communities, check out the regulations section of our Indiana assisted living page. You can also contact your local Department of Health to learn more about assisted living regulations and violations in your area.
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Toll-Free: 1-800-382-9480
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