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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brownstown, IN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Brownstown, 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 East Columbus, Martin Heights and McCol Place.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbus, Bedford and Seymour.

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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.
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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.
Photo of New Albany Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
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, 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.
Crownpointe Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana is located 1 mile south of Greensburg on Highway 421 South. We offer private apartments with a variety of floor plans to meet individual needs and preferences.Our mission is to maintain your independence, safety and privacy by honoring...
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Great family environment. All staff friendly and helpful. My Father (85) is much happier now than when living alone.
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.
It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
At The Altenheim, you will find many values and traditions associated with living at home. Our residents consider The Altenheim to be a small community with a big heart. We are a full service retirement home, providing each resident with the individualized care and services he or she needs. In...
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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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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.
Cornell Trace is an independent living community located in eastern Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. The community consists of two-bedroom patio town homes with attached garages. Cornell Trace is a residential area with plenty of wooded areas and nearby open space. Though the area has a...
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Cost of independent living in Brownstown, IN

The average cost of senior living in Brownstown is $3,715 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabethtown, IN with an average of $3,048 per month.

Independent living costs in Brownstown, IN, vs. nearby cities

Brownstown, IN
$3,715/mo
$3,812/mo
$3,525/mo

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

Brownstown, IN
$3,715/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,118/mo
Independent Living
$3,715/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,370/mo
Studio
$3,965/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,925/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,993/mo

Senior living costs in Brownstown 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: Brownstown, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrownstown, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,715/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,370/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,118/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Brownstown, IN:$3,715/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Brownstown, IN:$4,370/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Brownstown, IN:$5,118/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Brownstown, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brownstown 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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Independent living cost trends in Brownstown, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brownstown 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
Brownstown, IN$2,492/mo$2,368/mo+5.2%
Indiana$2,468/mo$2,544/mo-3.0%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Brownstown, IN
2024 average cost:$2,492/mo
2023 average cost:$2,368/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,468/mo
2023 average cost:$2,544/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Brownstown

Recent reviews for independent living in Brownstown

Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

4.0
The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat limited with what they can do if the client is not mentally or emotionally sound. My mother's ...
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Gentry Park Senior Living in Bloomington, IN

4.0
All facilities seem to struggle to keep staff, but there was good continuity among direct care providers, which was very helpful. They were going through a really rough patch with management changes followed by a buy-out. Hopefully they've already addressed the issues I observed. Dad went to ...
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McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Brownstown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brownstown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brownstown, 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 Brownstown 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 Brownstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brownstown, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brownstown 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 Brownstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brownstown, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brownstown 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 Brownstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brownstown, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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