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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Zelma, IN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Zelma, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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.
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...
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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.
The fertile banks of the Patoka River have given rise to a community where families, friendships, and hometown values flourish, making Jasper, Indiana the perfect town for St. Charles Health Campus to call home. Residents of our health campus have regular opportunities to enjoy this vibrant...
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Cost of independent living in Zelma, IN

The average cost of senior living in Zelma is $3,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbus, IN with an average of $2,641 per month.

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

Zelma, IN
$3,016/mo
$2,906/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,601/mo
Independent Living
$3,016/mo

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

Studio
$2,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,265/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,232/mo

Senior living costs in Zelma 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: Zelma, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZelma, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,016/mo$2,906/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,670/mo$4,966/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,601/mo$6,723/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Zelma, IN:$3,016/mo
Indiana:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Zelma, IN:$4,670/mo
Indiana:$4,966/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Zelma, IN:$6,601/mo
Indiana:$6,723/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Zelma

Recent reviews for independent living in Zelma

Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

5.0
My mother got the very best care at Bell Trace....the rehabilitation was outstanding.

McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I chose this community due to the cost and also the size of the apartment. The food is pretty bad and you don't have any choices unless you want a hamburger or hot dog. I have a medical reason for needing to take my meals in my room and I'm charged an extra $50 a month for that.

Meadowood in Bloomington, IN

4.3
I am writing this in our little dining nook at 1021 Sassafras, skylight-lit and facing the trees that edge the nature reserve. We loved it that day last July we first saw it; seven months later we love this cosy new home still. We love getting to know new people over dinner and Saturday ...
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Zelma independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zelma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zelma, 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 Zelma 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 Zelma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zelma, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.2%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Zelma 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 Zelma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zelma, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zelma 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 Zelma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zelma, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
40.9%
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Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus and Country Charm are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zelma, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Zelma, Indiana. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 50% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 50% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 50% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 22% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 52% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 39% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 45% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, and American Sign Language 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus, and Country Charm 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Meadowood 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus, and Country Charm 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus, and Country Charm
The best independent living facilities near you in Zelma, Indiana are Holiday Redbud Hills and Country Charm. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 50% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 50% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 50% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 22% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 52% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 39% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 45% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, French, and American Sign Language 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus, and Country Charm 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Meadowood 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus, and Country Charm 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Holiday Redbud Hills, Independence Village of Columbus, and Country Charm
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