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When I first took my mom to Treyton Oak I was very emotional [name removed] at the desk said to me don’t worry it’ll be fine , And it was.. Everyone from administration to nursing to nursing aides were...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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They are awesome! They are very family oriented, kind and supportive. My mom was in a one bedroom apartment and it was perfect for her. She had a stove, microwave, refrigerator, washer/dryer, and standing...
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.
This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...
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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...
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.
Situated on 15-acres in a beautiful park-like setting, Bell Trace offers the flexibility to design a retirement lifestyle that meets your needs now and in the future.Our cottages and spacious apartments offer the privacy of independent living within a secureand vibrant community, while our...
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We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an...
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.
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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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.
Skyline Suites was first opened in May of 2018. Our staff and partners have over 75 years of combined experience in senior care. We have twice been voted "Best Assisted Living facility" by local publications. We are a family owned and operated small business located in Salem, Indiana. Skyline...
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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
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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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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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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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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Great family environment. All staff friendly and helpful. My Father (85) is much happier now than when living alone.
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.
It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home.
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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: 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.
Cornell Trace is an independent living community located in eastern Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. The community consists of two-bedroom patio town homes with attached garages. Cornell Trace is a residential area with plenty of wooded areas and nearby open space. Though the area has a...
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.
Crownpointe Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana is located 1 mile south of Greensburg on Highway 421 South. We offer private apartments with a variety of floor plans to meet individual needs and preferences.Our mission is to maintain your independence, safety and privacy by honoring...
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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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Retreat, IN

The average cost of senior living in Retreat is $3,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabethtown, IN with an average of $3,048 per month.

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

Retreat, IN
$3,748/mo
$3,748/mo

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

Retreat, IN
$3,748/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,941/mo
Independent Living
$3,748/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,370/mo
Studio
$4,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,157/mo

Senior living costs in Retreat 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: Retreat, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRetreat, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,748/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,286/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,941/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Retreat, IN:$3,748/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Retreat, IN:$4,286/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Retreat, IN:$4,941/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Retreat, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Retreat 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 Retreat, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Retreat 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Retreat, IN$2,492/mo$2,368/mo+5.2%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Retreat, IN
2024 average cost:$2,492/mo
2023 average cost:$2,368/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Retreat

Recent reviews for independent living in Retreat

Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

4.0
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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Gentry Park Senior Living in Bloomington, IN

4.0
All facilities seem to struggle to keep staff, but there was good continuity among direct care providers, which was very helpful. They were going through a really rough patch with management changes followed by a buy-out. Hopefully they've already addressed the issues I observed. Dad went to ...
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McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and supportiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Holiday Redbud Hills, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents feel welcomed and comfortable. At StoryPoint Louisville South, staff members are described as being 'incredibly friend ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces and the surrounding grounds at communities like Traditions at Hunter Station, where the facilities are described as 'gorgeous' and 'well-maintained'. At Independence Village of Columbus, housekeeping is once a week and re ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. Reviews consistently praise the quality of meals and dining experiences at communities, such as Independence Village of Columbus, where residents appreciate the variety of food options and the attentiveness of the dining staff. At StoryPoint Middletown, the food is described as 'delicious'
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Several reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities and social opportunities for seniors, with communities like Holiday Redbud Hills offering a wide range of activities to help residents stay active and involved. Residents at StoryPoint Louisville East enjoy the 'fun and the peop ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Effective communication between families and community staff is a top priority, as seen in the experiences of residents at StoryPoint Middletown, where the administrator is described as 'super supportive' and 'helping us work through [family member's] struggles'. At Independence Village of Co ...
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Secure and caring environment. Safety and security are essential considerations for many seniors, as highlighted in reviews of communities like Holiday Redbud Hills, where staff are available 24/7 to ensure residents' well-being. At Independence Village of Columbus, the community is described as a 'great place to retire', ...
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Retreat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Retreat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Retreat, 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 Retreat 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 Retreat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Retreat, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Retreat 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 Retreat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Retreat, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
61.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Retreat 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 Retreat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Retreat, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
68.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
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StoryPoint Middletown, The Forum at Brookside and Christian Care Communities - Middletown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Retreat, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Retreat, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Retreat, Indiana are StoryPoint Middletown and Christian Care Communities - Middletown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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