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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Sims, IN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sims 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 Sims. 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 8 independent living facilities in Sims, 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, Valley Brook and Sunnymede.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wabash, Kokomo and Gas City.
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9.4
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26 reviews
I love playing cards, bingo,wii bowling,entertainment. I can come and go as I please. Everyone is so nice and helpful. It's a beautiful place to live. I love the carpet and it matches everything in my room....
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.
Let’s talk about senior living. For that, you want to love where you are, who surrounds you, and what you’re doing. Sounds like Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, Indiana. The living and community spaces are elegant with just-right warmth. There’s so much to do and share here, it’s a...
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9.2
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9 reviews
The staff at Jefferson Manor are wonderful, very friendly and helpful!! There seems to be a big turn over in some areas, but there are some constants. They know my parents and talk to them a lot. The...
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Jefferson Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Kokomo. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance and its own thermostat to control. Jefferson Manor is full of friendly, active residents who enjoy...
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8 reviews
Friendly, helpful, kind, compassionate, relationship building My initial experience exceed all my expectations and was eased by the great communication and commitment to the residents overall well-being.
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Northwood Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Marion. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance, full kitchen and its own thermostat to control. Northwood Manor is full of friendly, active residents...
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The room sizes are pretty good. They do a good job keeping the residents engaged. Some of the staff spend more time talking to each other than caring for the residents. The food seems pretty good. They have...
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.
Waterford Place Health Campus is located in Kokomo, Indiana, at the end of a quiet street, on a piece of land studded with ponds full of geese and fields of wildflowers. Our residents enjoy the serene privacy of our campus, but those eager to explore the surrounding community do not have to...
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: 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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units 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.
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Cost of independent living in Sims, IN
The average cost of senior living in Sims is $2,978 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Van Buren, IN with an average of $2,387 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sims, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sims, IN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Sims
Recent reviews for independent living in Sims
Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, IN
4.9
It's a really good place to live. I would like to see more people live here. People are so nice. They help me all the time. There is so much to do here, it's never boring. We play games, bingo, color, go on outings,parties.
Northwood Manor in Marion, IN
4.1
My husband and I have been here a little less than 2 weeks and are very pleased so far. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Most residents have been friendly and welcoming. I am looking forward to getting more involved in activities.
Jefferson Manor in Kokomo, IN
5.0
I have lived at Jefferson Manor for 9 Years and I honestly believe it is the best. The staff go above and beyond for the residents. I feel like the staff and residents are all one big family and I love it. We do so many different events and activities their is never a reason to be bored.
Sims independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sims independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sims, 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 Sims 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 Sims partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sims, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sims 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 Sims communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sims 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 Sims offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Five Star Residences of Northwoods, Jefferson Manor and Northwood Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sims, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Sims, Indiana. See the full list.
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