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I like the small size and staff friendliness. Some staff members really go out of their way to show care and kindness towards my mother-in-law. Compared to other similar facilities the cost is fair. I...
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.
Elkhart Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residence with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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I've been at Harmony at Elkhart for 9 month's and I must say that the Leadership of the Business management is Superior, [name removed] is just Awesome, she gives the future residence a tour of this...
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.
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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.
Greenleaf Health Campus is proud to call Elkhart, Indiana “The City with a Heart”, home. From its bustling business community, to its wonderful public amenities and friendly citizens, the Elkhart community reflects the strong family values we believe in at Greenleaf Health Campus. Our residents...
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My loved one was very active for the few months that he lived at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. I grieve thinking about it because he was so joyful and became a shining light there for many people. My...
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.
We are honored you or a loved one is considering Brentwood at Elkhart to experience life’s next chapter. At Brentwood at Elkhart, we strive to create a culture of caring.What makes Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living different?LOCATIONBrentwood at Elkhart is located in picturesqueElkhart,...
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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
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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
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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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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 assisted living in Elkhart, IN

The average cost of senior living in Elkhart is $4,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bourbon, IN with an average of $3,223 per month.

Assisted living costs in Elkhart, IN, vs. nearby cities

Elkhart, IN
$4,071/mo
$3,979/mo
$4,010/mo

Assisted living costs in Elkhart, IN, vs. state and national averages

Elkhart, IN
$4,071/mo
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Elkhart, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,071/mo
$5,155/mo

Assisted living costs in Elkhart, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,077/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,835/mo

Senior living costs in Elkhart 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: Elkhart, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkhart, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,071/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,155/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,543/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Elkhart, IN:$4,071/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Elkhart, IN:$5,155/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Elkhart, IN:$2,543/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elkhart, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elkhart 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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Assisted living cost trends in Elkhart, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elkhart 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elkhart, IN$4,196/mo$2,866/mo+46.4%
Indiana$4,569/mo$4,219/mo+8.3%
National$4,976/mo$4,636/mo+7.3%
Elkhart, IN
2024 average cost:$4,196/mo
2023 average cost:$2,866/mo
Percent change:+46.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,569/mo
2023 average cost:$4,219/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,976/mo
2023 average cost:$4,636/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elkhart, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Elkhart.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elkhart

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elkhart

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living

4.8
There's a very friendly and inclusive community at Brentwood. Not only the staff but also the residents want you to be involved. They enjoy visitors and having a good time. I think it's a great place.

The Woodridge Village in South Bend, IN

5.0
Very kind and considerate and captures the residents needs, not their own. They take a wider age range so younger people like me have a place to go. They take very good care of me. They are all good to me.

Elkhart assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkhart assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkhart, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Elkhart assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Elkhart that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elkhart, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elkhart assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Elkhart Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elkhart, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkhart assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elkhart partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkhart, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkhart assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elkhart communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkhart, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkhart assisted 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 assisted living communities in Elkhart offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkhart, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elkhart

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elkhart protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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