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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, 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.
The fertile banks of the Patoka River have given rise to a community where families, friendships, and hometown values flourish, making Jasper, Indiana the perfect town for St. Charles Health Campus to call home. Residents of our health campus have regular opportunities to enjoy this vibrant...
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Cost of assisted living in Zelma, IN

The average cost of senior living in Zelma is $4,108 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabethtown, IN with an average of $3,753 per month.

Assisted living costs in Zelma, IN, vs. nearby cities

Zelma, IN
$4,108/mo
$4,294/mo
$3,930/mo

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

Zelma, IN
$4,108/mo
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,108/mo
$4,855/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$4,072/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,911/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Zelma 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: Zelma, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZelma, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,855/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,506/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Zelma, IN:$4,108/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Zelma, IN:$4,855/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Zelma, IN:$3,506/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Zelma, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Zelma 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.

Zelma, ININ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Zelma, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Zelma 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 median 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
Zelma, IN$5,047/mo$5,355/mo-5.8%
Indiana$4,805/mo$4,655/mo+3.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Zelma, IN
2024 average cost:$5,047/mo
2023 average cost:$5,355/mo
Percent change:-5.8%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,805/mo
2023 average cost:$4,655/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zelma, 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 Zelma.

What families are saying about assisted living in Zelma

Recent reviews for assisted living in Zelma

Meadow Lakes Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Mooresville, IN

4.6
We've had a great experience at Meadow Lakes Assisted Living. The employees are friendly. And the facility is maintained nicely. I would recommend it to other families.

Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

5.0
My mother got the very best care at Bell Trace....the rehabilitation was outstanding.

Cedar Creek of Seymour

4.6
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The community itself is very nice. The staff are easy to work with. They are willing dietary restrictions if necessary. You have your own everything, and I would go there myself.

Zelma review score based on 219 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 52 Zelma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zelma 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

Zelma review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Zelma, IN52 facilities
7.6
Medora, IN71 facilities
7.7
Bedford, IN48 facilities

Review subcategories for Zelma 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 219 reviews of 52 Zelma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Zelma 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.
Zelma, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.1
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Zelma assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zelma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zelma, 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 Zelma 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 Zelma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Zelma, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.3%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Zelma 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 Zelma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zelma, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zelma 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 Zelma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zelma, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Zelma 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 Zelma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zelma, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
57.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zelma 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 Zelma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zelma, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zelma

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 Zelma protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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