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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Indianapolis, IA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Indianapolis, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Indianapolis or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Indianapolis.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Indianapolis for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 73 assisted living facilities in the Indianapolis area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ottumwa Junction.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oskaloosa, New Sharon and Hedrick.
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My husband lived at Highland Ridge for a few months and I think he got along okay. He did get in the cabinet one day and drank about a half bottle of hand sanitizer. They did call me and say they were...
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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.
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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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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, 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.
We credit our success to our dedicated and caring staff. We serve our Seniors with compassion and love and accomplish this by working as one team with Seniors in mind. Newton Village offers dining excellence. The daily home cooked meals are served family style and include...
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.
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
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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.
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.
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, 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
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, 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, 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Indianapolis, IA
The average cost of senior living in Indianapolis is $4,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Webster, IA with an average of $3,384 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Indianapolis, IA vs. nearby cities
Indianapolis, IA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Indianapolis, IA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Indianapolis, IA
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 Indianapolis.
Private income options in Iowa
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VA benefits in Iowa
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Medicare and Medicaid in Iowa
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What families are saying about assisted living in Indianapolis
Recent reviews for assisted living in Indianapolis
Brown Deer Place in Coralville, IA
4.0
I would recommend if the person had severe dementia, they are very friendly the only complaint she has is that the food is not very good.
River Valley Place of Ottumwa
4.6
They're not quite as good as before Covid, but it's still a very friendly community. You'd better stay healthy or you won't be able to stay here. If you're on a special diet or anything ,forget about it. The staff was very good. It's just not great if your loved one gets sick and requires ...
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Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Indianapolis review score based on 73 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 53 Indianapolis assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Indianapolis review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Indianapolis review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Indianapolis assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 73 reviews of 53 Indianapolis assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Indianapolis resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Indianapolis, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Indianapolis assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Indianapolis assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Indianapolis, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Indianapolis, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Indianapolis, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Indianapolis, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Indianapolis, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Indianapolis
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Iowa assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Indianapolis protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Stirlingshire of Coralville and Grand Living at Bridgewater are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Indianapolis, Iowa. See full list of communities.
There are 73 assisted living facilities near Indianapolis, Iowa. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Indianapolis, Iowa is Independence Village of Pella. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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