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I have had a loved one in 2 of the 4 Cardon Facilities in Hamilton Co. I can say Carmel health and Living has the most private Medicaid rooms in the county. They are spacious and very accommodating.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Located in the heart of downtown Carmel, Carmel Health & Living Community offers a convenient setting within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and other attractions. Our rehabilitation success, combined with our proximity to local hospitals and an affiliation with local physicians from...
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Our loved one is on the assisted living side and so far the experience with The Reserve at Hamilton Trace has been great. All of the activities seem to keep our loved one busy, and the meals are great. It is...
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.
Your new home at The Reserve is a 34-acre neighborhood of choices. Our spacious, well-designed residences feature a variety of one andtwo-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom cottages – including options for walk-in closets and dens. With rental or residencyfee plans available based on...
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I would recommend to others. We picked this community for independent living.
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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My grandmother is a resident who moved in a few months ago. The facility is very nice and only a few years old. The staff is small but VERY caring. The residents are safe and well cared for. Meals,...
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.
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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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Crestwood Living means living life to the fullest — enjoying friends and having the freedom to do all of the things you like best. It's comfortable, affordable senior living where one low monthly payment includes all utilities, free bus transportation, social activities, events and much more.All...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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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.
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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Thank you just does not seem appropriate; but there are no other words that I can say - the peace of mind, the level of care and the staff at Ivy Trace is exceptional. The facility is warm and inviting. My...
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.
Ivy Trace Assisted Living is a small residence of just 15 one-bedroom apartments. All on one floor, we have no steps or elevators to contend with. Our comfortable community living room is warm and inviting for watching favorite shows or movies on our big screen TV, enjoying musical...
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
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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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Crestwood West is a five star community! The friendly staff are so welcoming it makes your day - you feel special and just like family. The affordable price for all of the amenities makes this place an...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer a choice of lifestyle options for those over 55, with amenities and outstanding services at an affordable rate. Conveniently located on the west side of Indianapolis minutes from Interstate 465, near shopping, restaurants, and some of the countries best hospitals. Justus Community...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Outstanding eastside apartment community. Two bedroom apartments for $435/month including heat and water (2 for the price of 1)! Secure and quiet. On busline and close to interstate. Across from Churches, Grocery, and Shopping. Our maintenance staff is efficient and caring for the Home renter’s...
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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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Since 1997, Wyndham Hall has offered a unique affordable housing alternative especially for people 55 and older whose income range qualifies. Wyndham Hall apartment homes offer a sense of individuality uncommon in other adult communities. Apartment homes at Wyndham Hall include water, sewer and...
Cost of independent living in Bear Wallow, IN
The average cost of senior living in Bear Wallow is $3,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stilesville, IN with an average of $2,694 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bear Wallow, IN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bear Wallow
Recent reviews for independent living in Bear Wallow
Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN
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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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Nora Commons on the Monon in Indianapolis, IN
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We're very pleased with how things have gone so far at Nora Commons! It's a very nice looking, well kept community, and the people all seem very friendly! I really appreciate how on top of things they are when it comes to maintenance, my loved one's refrigerator broke and they had it replaced in ...
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Traditions at Reagan Park in Avon, IN
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We have a gathering area with chairs, tables and umbrellas where many of our neighbors gather weather permitting in the evenings. Its in the center of our little housing group so it's right out front. Lots of good conversation and laughter. Wonderful neighbors.
Bear Wallow independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bear Wallow independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bear Wallow, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bear Wallow independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bear Wallow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Wallow independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bear Wallow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Wallow independent 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 independent living communities in Bear Wallow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Traditions at North Willow, Five Star Residences of Clearwater and Park Square Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bear Wallow, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Bear Wallow, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bear Wallow, Indiana are Five Star Residences of Clearwater, Park Square Manor and Independence Village of Zionsville West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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