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Photo of Cedar Creek of Bloomington Assisted Living
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9.2
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67 reviews
9.2
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67 reviews
5 star
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The move in for mom was easy. The staff supplied equipment to help with bulky items. The facility is kept clean. The staff is caring and attentive. Mom seems to enjoy her new apartment. Cedar Creek has many...
Provides: Assisted 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.
With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedar Creek of Bloomington Assisted Living offers each resident the opportunity to create lasting friendships and warm memories in their new home. Our staff is expertly trained in Assisted Living...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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35 reviews
8.6
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
34%
3 star
6%
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0%
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6%
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I would recommend to others because they're better than the other ones. They don't get back to me as much as I used to. And I never know what's going on.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Here you can live your best life every day and never stop growing.At our assisted living community, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or learning something new like yoga, you have choices for how you...
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8.6
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44 reviews
8.6
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44 reviews
5 star
72%
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I like it here. I would give it a 4 because I would like more different activities. The food is good with a varied menu and the staff is very nice. I would recommend it to others
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.
Gentry Park Senior Living offers independent villas, assisted living apartments, and memory care in Bloomington, IN that focuses on dignity, respect, and quality of life. We strive to be a place that seniors can call their home for life. Our villas and apartments were crafted and meticulously...
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8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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The people were wonderful with my father, who is in the memory care unit. Very thoughtful and always trying to think of ways to help him better.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati, Columbus, Indiana, is truly different by design. Home to Silver Oaks Health Campus, this town of 39,000, it has earned worldwide recognition for its modern architecture and is home to Cummins, Inc., ArvinMeritor and Columbus...
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Considering that it is independent living, I would give them 5 stars. There are many activities in which to participate. I see him really taking advantage of opportunities there. The food seems fine other...
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.
Situated on 15-acres in a beautiful park-like setting, Bell Trace offers the flexibility to design a retirement lifestyle that meets your needs now and in the future.Our cottages and spacious apartments offer the privacy of independent living within a secureand vibrant community, while our...
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7.0
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She loves the socialization of the community. Communication with the director needs to be approved. Also, the food needs to be improved.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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66 Floor plans available
6.0
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26 reviews
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Mom's been there less than 2 months, but we are pleased with the service. She really enjoys the food and the restaurant style dining. Happy with cleanliness, amenities, staff.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Covered Bridge Health Campus, our warm, welcoming setting and five-star amenities are just part of what we have to offer. Located just one hour south of Indianapolis and one hour north of Louisville, Seymour, Indiana is a thriving industrial, commercial, and residential community. Residents...
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Cost of assisted living in Story, IN

The average cost of senior living in Story is $4,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinsville, IN with an average of $4,012 per month.

Assisted living costs in Story, IN, vs. state and national averages

Story, IN
$4,803/mo
$4,849/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Story, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,803/mo
$6,834/mo

Assisted living costs in Story, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,634/mo
Studio
$3,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,615/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,802/mo

Senior living costs in Story vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Story, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStory, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,803/mo$4,849/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,834/mo$6,668/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,981/mo$2,933/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Story, IN:$4,803/mo
Indiana:$4,849/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Story, IN:$6,834/mo
Indiana:$6,668/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Story, IN:$2,981/mo
Indiana:$2,933/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Story, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Story and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Story, ININ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Story, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Story have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Story, IN$4,731/mo$4,640/mo+2.0%
Indiana$4,765/mo$4,626/mo+3.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Story, IN
2024 average cost:$4,731/mo
2023 average cost:$4,640/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,765/mo
2023 average cost:$4,626/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Story, 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 Story.

What families are saying about assisted living in Story

Recent reviews for assisted living in Story

Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

4.0
The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat limited with what they can do if the client is not mentally or emotionally sound. My mother's ...
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Autumn Park Senior Community in Ellettsville, IN

5.0
I give a 5 for all, we really liked the place. Unfortunately, my mom passed away. Value for the money was great. I would recommend more activities different things.

Brookdale Bloomington

4.2
We were very happy overall. My mother ended having to do hospice which Brookdale was willing to accommodate. They took excellent care of her and we were relieved she could be in a familiar place surrounded by her life's memories and beloved stuff.

Story review score based on 4,452 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 4452 reviews of 137 Story assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Story 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

Story review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Story, IN137 facilities
8.6
Bloomington, IN12 facilities
8.7
Greenwood, IN137 facilities

Review subcategories for Story 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 4,452 reviews of 137 Story assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Story 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.
Story, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Story assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Story assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Story, 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 Story 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 Story that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Story, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.9%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Story 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 Story Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Story, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.9%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Story 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 Story partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Story, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
41.4%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Story 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 Story communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Story, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
37%
Room service
Room service
50.6%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Story 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 Story offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Story, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.4%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.4%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.1%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
49.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.4%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Story

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Story protect seniors.
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Cedar Creek of Bloomington Assisted Living, Brookdale Bloomington and Gentry Park Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Story, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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