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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Howard County, IN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Howard County 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 Howard County. 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 85 independent living facilities in Howard County, 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 Indian Heights, South Peru and Ridgeview.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kokomo, Marion and Logansport.
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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.
RoseWalk on Main offers convenience and caringA retirement community designed especially for active adults over 55 years of age. The comfort of life in small towns and close-knit neighborhoods is still available at RoseWalk on Main.RoseWalk on Main is a comfortable, attractive community boasting...
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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The food is ok, she doesn't think they season it enough sometimes. They have plenty of food, she says everytime she turns around it's time to eat.
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.
CrownPointe of Anderson is located on Anderson's east side near Anderson University. The campus includes a 56-apartment assisted living building, new luxury condominiums, patio homes and villas. The assisted living building provides 24-hour staffing, three nutritious meals each day, a...
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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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Loved the facility and the staff. Older community, very well kept and clean. Spoke with many residents as we toured who were visiting in the lobby and spoke very positive about their apartment and all the...
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.
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: 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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My experience has been great. It's a very nice place to live. People are friendly. My apartment is large. There are activities to do. Not much more to ask for
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.
Nora Commons on the Monon, a new active adult community for seniors 55+, is now leasing spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes. Our convenient location places you within walking distance to the Monon Trail, shopping, resturants and entertainment. Adult...
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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...
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...
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.
Cost of independent living in Howard County, IN
The average cost of senior living in Howard County is $3,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greentown, IN with an average of $2,978 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard County, IN vs. nearby counties
Howard County, IN
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard County, IN vs. the state and national average
Howard County, IN
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Howard County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Howard County, IN by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Howard County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Howard County
Recent reviews for independent living in Howard County
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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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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The Oaks at Brownsburg
4.9
My family and loved one have had a great experience with The Oaks at Brownsburg. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The residents are very friendly and they all get to know each other as well. The community is clean and it is a very good community. We would recommend the community to ...
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Howard County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard County, 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 Howard County 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 Howard County 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
39.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard County 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 Howard County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard County 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 Howard County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Traditions at North Willow, Five Star Residences of Clearwater and Sunrise on Old Meridian are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howard County, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 85 independent living facilities near Howard County, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Howard County, Indiana are Traditions at North Willow, Five Star Residences of Clearwater and Sunrise on Old Meridian. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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