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Independent Living

Independent Living Communities offer seniors an equilibrium between living an independent lifestyle and not having to concern themselves with chores. You or your loved one can continue to use their free time as they wish while their meals are prepared by a professionall chef, housekeeping and laundry duties are handled by staff, and recreational activities are scheduled and organized. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to be among peers, in a community with others of similar ages and backgrounds. Within the individual units, residents have access to a private living space and a full kitchen, and can even live with a companion if they prefer. While policies vary between communities, a number of residences allow cats and dogs as well. If medical or nursing care is desired, residents may always enlist the services of private health care professionalls. There are a variety of expenditures and benefits to balance when selecting an independent living community. It is important to determine if these amenities are covered in your service plan: cable TV, housekeeping, laundry, utilities, move-in fee, internet access, field trips, and initial assessment fee. The amenities that pertain to independent living include community activities, concierge services, transportation, restaurant-style dining hall, beauty salon & barber shop, private rental hall, fitness center & swimming pool, and healthcare center.

Cost of Living

Senior living community price is determined by the destination where it is located. Bloomington has a grocery index rating of around 90.7 and a cost of living index of 90.4. Index ratings are based on a scale where 100 is considered the average and any amount beneath 100 is cheaper than the average. Per month, the median price of rent in Bloomington is $850 and the median price of a house in Bloomington is $178,818. The rent burden for Bloomington is around 13.7% of the average monthly income.

Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers

For many seniors, especially those who live with chronic disease or those needing long-term treatment, proximity to medical communities might be a significant consideration in choosing which senior care community best fits you or your loved ones needs. The top hospitals that service Bloomington include Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, Monroe Hospital, and Bloomington Meadows Hospital. In total, there are 3 hospitals located in Bloomington which offer emergency services and other healthcare.

Demographics and Values

In Bloomington, 57.6% participate in the labor force, 9.8% have some form of disability, 9.2% do not have health insurance, and 37.5% live in poverty. Based on gender, 49.8% are male and 50.2% are female. In Bloomington, 15.2% of the population are over the age of 55, 5.9% are over the age of 60, 3.3% are over the age of 70, and 2.6% are over the age of 80. The median age of Bloomington is 24 years old. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Bloomington 11.1% practice another Christian faith, 7.9% practice Catholicism, and 4.1% are Methodists. In Bloomington, 68.9% are nonbelievers. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Bloomington, out of the total population 0.4% practice Judaism, 0.3% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.4% practice Islam. Of the population of Bloomington 30.6% have a graduate degree, 14.4% have a high-school diploma, and 56.8% have a college degree. In terms of crime, Bloomington has 5.5 violent crimes per 1000 residents and 35.8 property crimes per 1000 residents. Demographically, Bloomington is 0.3% Native American, 3.5% mixed race, 0.6% other or not specified, 4.2% Hispanic, 4.3% black, 9.6% Asian, 81.7% white, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In Bloomington, 3.3% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. Bloomington is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Bloomington has a population density of 1,412 people per square mile. The current population of Bloomington is growing at a rate of 0.001%. In the previous presidential election, 35.2% voted Republican, 58.5% voted Democrat, and 6.2% voted for a third party candidate in Monroe county.

Regional Climate and Weather Information

For many, climate and weather are often the most significant influence in selecting a care destination. The average air quality index rating in Bloomington is about 44.5. The average AQI conditions are rated as good. This means that there is no health advisory associated with the air quality for this destination. The air quality index score is at its highest in the month of December at around 58.7. During this time, the average air quality conditions are rated moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion. On average, the humidity rating for Bloomington is roughly 60%. Humidity levels peak during the month of December at around 66%. Bloomington has a humid subtropical type of climate. In the summertime, the average temperature in Bloomington is about 74F. The low summer temperature drops to about 62F during June. The summer high temperature is at approximately 86F during July. During winter, the average temp in Bloomington drops to roughly 33F. The peak winter temperature gets to around 44F during the month of December. The low winter temperature is roughly 22 F in the month of January. Monthly, Bloomington gets approximately 4 inches of precipitation. The most precipitation historically happens in June with an average of 6 inches during the month. Bloomington gets an average of 17.20 inches of snow per year.

State Information

An overview of Indiana

There are 153 general hospitals and 198 health centers that provide care for 6,723,826 Indiana residents. Eskenazi Health, St. Mary Medical Center Inc., and And Reid Health are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Based on natural beauty, Indiana ranks 48th in the nation. The state of Indiana has a cost of living index of 90.1 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 93.3 and a housing index rating of 77.3. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Indiana citizen is ranked 36th nation-wide. Additionally, Indiana is ranked 40th by healthcare standards.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 38, and 29% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of religion, 37% of Indiana residents attend religious services among the 9,061 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-31%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-5%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Indiana there are 453 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Indiana ranks 40th in the nation. In the most recent presidential election, 57% of Indiana residents voted Republican and 38% voted Democrat.

State-wide weather information

During the winter, the average temperature in Indiana drops to around 29F. The average high winter temperature is around 48F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 13F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 73F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 89F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 56F in the month of June. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Indiana is around 3.54 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.18 inches. The average humidity across the state is 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 79%. On average, Indiana has an air quality index rating of around 36.3 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 50.9 AQI. While residents of Indiana mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Indiana can include tornados, floods, and and earthquakes (moderate).

Wildlife to be found in Indiana

The state of Indiana has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of white pine, American elderberry, bittersweet, and sassafras. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the pike fish, the great blue heron, the sunfish, or the yellow warbler. The state animal of Indiana is the white-tailed deer.