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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Canaan, IN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 61 independent living facilities in Canaan, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $3,599

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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
At The Altenheim, you will find many values and traditions associated with living at home. Our residents consider The Altenheim to be a small community with a big heart. We are a full service retirement home, providing each resident with the individualized care and services he or she needs. In...
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Cost of independent living in Canaan, IN

The average cost of senior living in Canaan is $3,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moores Hill, IN with an average of $3,109 per month.

Independent living costs in Canaan, IN, vs. nearby cities

Canaan, IN
$3,599/mo
$3,804/mo

Independent living costs in Canaan, IN, vs. state and national averages

Canaan, IN
$3,599/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Canaan, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,096/mo
Independent Living
$3,599/mo

Independent living costs in Canaan, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,973/mo
Studio
$4,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,978/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,810/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,290/mo

Senior living costs in Canaan 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: Canaan, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCanaan, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,599/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,310/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,096/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Canaan, IN:$3,599/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Canaan, IN:$4,310/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Canaan, IN:$5,096/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Canaan, IN, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Canaan, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Canaan 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
Canaan, IN$2,239/mo$2,304/mo-2.8%
Indiana$2,530/mo$2,575/mo-1.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Canaan, IN
2024 average cost:$2,239/mo
2023 average cost:$2,304/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,530/mo
2023 average cost:$2,575/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Canaan

Recent reviews for independent living in Canaan

The Villages at Historic Silvercrest in New Albany, IN

5.0
I could have not found a better place for my loved one to go other then this place. The staff are absolutely outstanding and made sure to accommodate her needs to the best of there ability. She has had no complaints about the meals and loves participating in the activities they have available ...
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Celebration Villa of Summit Hills in Crestview Hills, KY

5.0
Iv'e lived here for 10 years and really love it here. I enjoy the variety of events and delicious food. The staff is like family and we have fun together.

Everlan of Louisville

5.0
This was a hard decision - made easier through the kind attention of the staff at Everlan. My Mother was living alone in her home and the time had come for us to choose a place for her to be safe, happy and available to enjoy her days. Everlan is that place. After touring numerous facilities, ...
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Canaan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canaan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canaan, 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 Canaan 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 Canaan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canaan, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Canaan 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 Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canaan, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canaan 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 Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canaan, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Union, StoryPoint Middletown and The Forum at Brookside are the top-rated independent living facilities near Canaan, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 61 independent living facilities near Canaan, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Canaan, Indiana are StoryPoint Union, StoryPoint Middletown and Legacy Living of Florence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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