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Photo of Traditions at Brookside
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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55 reviews
8.9
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55 reviews
5 star
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The Traditions At Brookside facility has been nothing less than wonderful. The administrative staff, food services, nurses, beautician, and more have all been amazing. They had made transition to assisted...
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.
Traditions at Brookside is a licensed senior retirement community with no large entry fee or endowment. Residents are served by providing superior, yet reasonably priced accommodations and services in a peaceful, quiet country atmosphere.Traditions at Brookside welcomes you with all of the peace...
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1717 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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59 reviews
9.8
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59 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
22%
3 star
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Our Dear friend [name removed] has lived at Five Star Residences of Clearwater for about 2 years. She feels happy and safe inside the building, she had been living alone in her condo and the upkeep was just...
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.
Located in the Clearwater area, Five Star Residences of Clearwater offers Independent and Assisted living with 81 licensed apartment from studios to two bedroom/ 2 bath apartments. Our campus also provides various floorplans of 7 Garden Homes. Enjoy unlimited dining services and complimentary...
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2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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78 reviews
9.8
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78 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
13%
3 star
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Our experience with Traditions at North Willow was wonderful. What we liked most about the community was the residents, the staff and the activities. We would recommend them to other families based on the...
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.
Traditions at North Willow brings a highly desirable new senior living community to the residents of greater Indianapolis. Our community is ideally located next to St. Vincent Hospital on 86th Street. Transportation is available, our residents enjoy shopping, restaurants and many entertainment...
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1616 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.8
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68 reviews
9.8
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68 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
46%
3 star
7%
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The level of care has been very good. Any problems have been addressed quickly. The staff is kind and very attentive. This is especially important as my friend is nonverbal and has trouble conveying what she...
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.
Sunrise on Old Meridian was developed by Sunrise Senior Living, one of the nation's premier providers of senior living services. Since 1981, the mission of Sunrise has been to champion the quality of life for all seniors. Sunrise currently operates more than 450 senior living communities in the...
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1818 Photos available
9.6
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78 reviews
9.6
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78 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
21%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
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Houskeeping is prompt and reliable. I would like the stairs and carpet removed. I would like better lighting. Overall everything is quite good.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Fishers East! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout...
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9.6
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14 reviews
9.6
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14 reviews
5 star
93%
4 star
7%
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My mom has lived at Sycamore Reserve for over two years and she couldn’t be happier. She participates regularly in many of the activities that [name removed] provides, loves [name removed] and the...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Welcome to Sycamore ReserveConveniently located in Castleton on the northside of Indianapolis, Sycamore Reserve is a new full-service independent senior living community dedicated to your comfort and happiness. We provide genuine personal service in a relaxed, yet refined atmosphere. Our 97...
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9.6
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97 reviews
9.6
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97 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
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3 star
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I would recommend IVFS to anyone! Overall our experience was great! Nothing is perfect and we recognize that. However we made the right choice in IVFS and would choose them again if needed. Always clean...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Fishers South! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and respite...
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2222 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
47 reviews
9.2
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47 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
34%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
6%
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All our questions are answered promptly and professionally. Very satisfied with the service we have received. Looking forward to a long relationship. my mother is eager to move in and get started making new...
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.
Everyone loves freedom and choices...and we kept that in mind when designing our Senior Apartments. Our community also offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual, allowing them to live life to the fullest.
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1818 Photos available
8.2
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73 reviews
8.2
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73 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
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3 star
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First was location, only 10 minutes from my house. Once I got there, the new manager[name removed] was one of the most sincere people I've ever met. I was beyond impressed that he and his wife, Penny, live...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Thank you for your interest in Northridge Gracious Retirement Living! We are a family owned, independent living community. Our lifestyle gives seniors the opportunity to continue living with the independence they desire while being happier, healthier, safer, and more social. We consider our...
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1717 Photos available
8.0
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74 reviews
8.0
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74 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
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3 star
7%
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My mother has been at Wyndmoor for over 5 years now. This facility provided the diligent care necessary during the COVID pandemic! No cases of COVID outbreak until Dec 2020 and even that was limited and...
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 Wyndmoor of Castleton (formerly Brookdale of Castleton - Managing Directors remain the same) is a licensed assisted living community in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are proud to be an award-winning community that showcases our commitment and dedication by providing our residents with outstanding...
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Photo of The Reserve at Hamilton Trace
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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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
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.
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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5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
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1 star
17%
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Chuck here, this place is phenomenal!!! Call me personally and I'll explain what you'll miss out on if you choose another place. My personal # is [removed].
Provides: Independent Living
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.
It's your life......so live it to the fullest at Miller's Senior Living Community. Castleton's premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America's Greatest Generation, our Seniors. Miller's encourages more comfort and enjoyment during those precious retirement years,...
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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.
Benjamin Court is a 55+ independent living, affordable apartment community. Located in the Historic Fort Harrison area, on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Benjamin Court not only has luxury one and two bedroom apartments, but also an award winning full-service activities program. We strive...
Provides: Independent Living
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.

Cost of independent living in Brooks, IN

The average cost of senior living in Brooks is $3,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lawrence, IN with an average of $3,113 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brooks, IN vs. nearby cities

Brooks, IN
$3,109/mo
$3,151/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brooks, IN vs. the state and national average

Brooks, IN
$3,109/mo
$3,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Brooks vs. other types of senior living

$5,199/mo
Independent Living
$3,109/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Brooks, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$4,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,597/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,215/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Brooks over time

Brooks, ININ stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Brooks

Recent reviews for independent living in Brooks

Nora Commons on the Monon in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
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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Beech Grove Assisted Living and Garden Homes

4.6
The staff seems friendly and helpful. My mother is in an independent living unit so we don't need the help of the staff often, but they do seem nice. It would be great if they had more non-game activities.

Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis, IN

4.9
The care services are not applicable because our loved ones are on the independent living side. The community is very nice, the staff members are super friendly and there is a lot of space. They have big closets as well as varied menus with a lot of different choices for the residents. We would ...
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Brooks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooks, 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 Brooks 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 Brooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooks, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooks 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 Brooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooks, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooks 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 Brooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooks, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
75%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.1%
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Five Star Residences of Clearwater, Traditions at North Willow and Sunrise on Old Meridian are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brooks, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Brooks, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Brooks, Indiana are Five Star Residences of Clearwater, Traditions at North Willow and Sunrise on Old Meridian. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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