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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Kendallville, IA

The average cost of senior living in Kendallville is $3,690 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calmar, IA with an average of $2,880 per month.

Independent living costs in Kendallville, IA, vs. nearby cities

Kendallville, IA
$3,690/mo
$3,743/mo
$3,873/mo

Independent living costs in Kendallville, IA, vs. state and national averages

Kendallville, IA
$3,690/mo
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Kendallville, IA, vs. other senior living options

$3,946/mo
Independent Living
$3,690/mo

Independent living costs in Kendallville, IA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,038/mo
Studio
$4,183/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,365/mo

Senior living costs in Kendallville 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: Kendallville, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKendallville, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$3,690/mo$3,220/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,392/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,946/mo$4,394/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kendallville, IA:$3,690/mo
Iowa:$3,220/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Kendallville, IA:$3,958/mo
Iowa:$4,392/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kendallville, IA:$3,946/mo
Iowa:$4,394/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Kendallville

Recent reviews for independent living in Kendallville

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Garden View Place in Monona, IA

4.8
The facility and staff are wonderful. Our problem came with getting my parents to reach out to them when they needed something. They are to used to doing for themselves. Staff has been very good at checking in and encouraging them to ask for help when they need it. They raised prices a couple ...
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Kendallville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kendallville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kendallville, 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 Kendallville 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 Kendallville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kendallville, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kendallville 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 Kendallville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kendallville, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kendallville 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 Kendallville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kendallville, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
1.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15%
47%
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Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Traditions of Preston and Harmony Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kendallville, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 100 independent living facilities near Kendallville, Iowa. See the full list.
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