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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Golden Acres, IN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Golden Acres area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Golden Acres. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 19 independent living facilities in Golden Acres, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northcrest, North Highland and Log Cabin Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Wayne, Auburn and New Haven.
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9.9
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98 reviews
The dining gives the feel of a five star experience. The workers are all so kind and make sure that you feel welcome and at home in our home. Thank you Story Point for making me feel at home.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Fort Wayne North! 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 senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive...
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9.8
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71 reviews
I appreciated what Georgetowne Place has to offer. They have an activity program, although my loved one chooses not to participate in many activities. The meals and dining experience are excellent; 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.
Grow socially at Georgetowne Place, where our residents stay active with weekly outings, water aerobics in our outdoor pool and exercise programs while enjoying some of the most desired amenities and services available at an Independent Living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our goal is to...
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9.3
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37 reviews
Park Place has been great for my loved one! Her quality of life, socially and physically, has improved dramatically since making the move to Park Place.
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.
Park Place Senior Living, located near Parkview Regional Medical Center, provides an elegant, peaceful, resort-like atmosphere that fosters independence and self-esteem. At Park Place you can transition from active retirement to assisted living and still be in the tranquil setting you have come...
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9.3
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29 reviews
They are helpful a bit slow to take care of things but my father's happy then so am I. We picked this community because he was familiar with that place. My mother was there for care for a time before she...
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.
Caring people make the difference at Heritage Park. You can feel it the minute you walk into our community and meet our staff. They are experts at senior healthcare that are not just doing a job, but following a calling. They are here to help you and your family find answers, solutions and peace...
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42 reviews
The quality of care that my father has received From five star has been absolutely amazing! Not only is the staff amazing but so are the residence in the community. What I have loved about this community 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.
Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne is a premier retirement community that assists seniors to reach maximum independence. Unlike other communities, Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne brings home and health together. Conveniently located in Southwest Fort Wayne, Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne...
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I would recommend you look elsewhere. This is an older community and it would be nice if they could update the community with décor and more maintenance staff. This is an affordable price for a community...
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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.
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne, you'll love the comfort of our facilities, our caring staff and all the convenience of the town. We're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and entertainment. Our...
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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.
When it comes to finding the right senior community for you or a loved one, we understand that the right care and cost can be an issue. Noble Senior Living at Fort Wayne is an assisted living and memory care community conveniently located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, on the corner of East...
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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Golden Acres, IN
The average cost of senior living in Golden Acres is $3,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Uniondale, IN with an average of $2,831 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Golden Acres, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Golden Acres, IN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Golden Acres
Recent reviews for independent living in Golden Acres
Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Fort Wayne, IN
4.8
The staff are very friendly and responsive. We had a slight communication issue when the rent check didn't process and we got a double bill a month later. We would have liked to know the rent was late and we could have fixed it faster. We now have our Mom on auto withdraw of the rent payment, ...
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Edgewood Downs in Fort Wayne, IN
4.1
I would tell others that this is a nice place to live. The food is marginal. The communication with the staff was good and they were able to assist with answering any questions or concerns with my loved one.
Georgetowne Place in Fort Wayne, IN
5.0
I recently downsized and relocated into a senior living community. I explored several locations in Fort Wayne and settled on Georgetowne. I first moved in to assisted living to wait until an independent living cottage was available. That happened and I'm now in a cottage. I want to share ...
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Golden Acres independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Golden Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Golden Acres, 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 Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres 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
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Georgetowne Place and Smith Farms Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Golden Acres, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 19 independent living facilities near Golden Acres, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Golden Acres, Indiana are StoryPoint Fort Wayne North and Georgetowne Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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