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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lucerne, IN

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Photo of Five Star Residences of Northwoods
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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27 reviews
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The nurses and support staff are great. Don't expect to get anything in a timely manner. (Window screen has a hole in it still after telling them for 4 months). People need to be aware that the elderly has...
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.
Let’s talk about senior living. For that, you want to love where you are, who surrounds you, and what you’re doing. Sounds like Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, Indiana. The living and community spaces are elegant with just-right warmth. There’s so much to do and share here, it’s a...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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32 reviews
9.2
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32 reviews
5 star
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Five star Lafayette is a great community The employees do a great job. The staff is literally awesome. I highly recommend Five Star if you have a loved one needing care. It is a definitely a place worth...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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9 reviews
9.2
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9 reviews
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The staff at Jefferson Manor are wonderful, very friendly and helpful!! There seems to be a big turn over in some areas, but there are some constants. They know my parents and talk to them a lot. The...
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Jefferson Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Kokomo. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance and its own thermostat to control. Jefferson Manor is full of friendly, active residents who enjoy...
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9.0
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9.0
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Friendly, helpful, kind, compassionate, relationship building My initial experience exceed all my expectations and was eased by the great communication and commitment to the residents overall well-being.
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.
Since opening in December 1999, Northwood Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Marion. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance, full kitchen and its own thermostat to control. Northwood Manor is full of friendly, active residents...
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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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27 reviews
8.8
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What I like the most about Aster Place is the shuttle to take me to appoints. Also the residents are social. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far .
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.
American Senior Communities is proud to present this exciting new option coming soon to the Greater Lafayette area. American Senior Communities have been serving seniors for over a decade with over 60 locations dedicated to the very best customer service. Located between IU Hospital- &...
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8.0
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8.0
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I am pleased with how much communication has improved since my parents arrived there abruptly a year ago. They could improve on the Flavor and options of the food. Mom likes to eat healthier. She misses...
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.
On 33 acres in North Manchester, Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community offers a complete range of residential senior living options and senior care services including neighborhoods with independent living cottages, assisted living apartments, rehabilitation, skilled nursing services and memory...
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The room sizes are pretty good. They do a good job keeping the residents engaged. Some of the staff spend more time talking to each other than caring for the residents. The food seems pretty good. They have...
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.
Waterford Place Health Campus is located in Kokomo, Indiana, at the end of a quiet street, on a piece of land studded with ponds full of geese and fields of wildflowers. Our residents enjoy the serene privacy of our campus, but those eager to explore the surrounding community do not have to...
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7.0
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43 reviews
7.0
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43 reviews
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My mother who has Alzheimer's disease recently fell, fractured her pelvic and had to have in patient therapy. We chose Westminster Village because they are known as the best around. Also, because I work in...
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.
From its inception, Westminster Village has shared a strong bond with Purdue University. In fact, land for the development was purchased at an attractive price and with the encouragement of Purdue University and the Purdue Research Foundation. Developed and constructed by Presbyterian Housing...
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Photo of Grace Village Retirement Community
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6.0
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24 reviews
6.0
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I came to Grace Village after I toured the facility and viewed all my options. I loved the 6,000 book library and media collection. I was amazed that there was a full time art instructor and dedicated Art...
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.
Grace Village, in the charming town of Winona Lake, is the only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Kosciusko County. Incorporated in 1974, Grace Village is dedicated to preserving the richness of life for seniors in a comfortable and secure Christian setting. Grace...
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2.0
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15 reviews
2.0
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15 reviews
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It is a smaller community so it has a more cohesive community feel. Everyone knows each other and helps each other. The grounds are beautiful. They have lots of sidewalks. The food is good. They have several...
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.
One of the best things about our changing times is the way more and more people see themselves as they grow older. People have greater expectations of this time of life. They want to do more, learn more, maintain good health and be less burdened. No doubt you share those expectations. There is a...
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Photo of The Whitlock
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Finding The Whitlock for my dad has been an answer to prayer. We moved him in recently and everyone from the director to the residents have been helpful, friendly and welcoming to my dad. The room is just...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Whitlock is a premier communtiy of senior apartments that offer assisted living without the feeling of being somekind of hispital or institution. We have specifically designed these apartments, and this community, to ensure that seniors feel content and cared for in this location. Not only do...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Friendship Haven
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units and...
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Plymouth’s premier Assisted Living Community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Warsaw’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Rosewalk Village of Lafayette
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.
Photo of Autumn Trace Senior Communities Rensselaer
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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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Lucerne, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lucerne is $3,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roann, IN with an average of $2,887 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lucerne, IN vs. nearby cities

Lucerne, IN
$3,157/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lucerne, IN vs. the state and national average

Lucerne, IN
$3,157/mo
$3,168/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lucerne vs. other types of senior living

$4,547/mo
Independent Living
$3,157/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lucerne, IN by room type

Studio
$3,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,931/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,308/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,082/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lucerne over time

Lucerne, ININ stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Lucerne

Recent reviews for independent living in Lucerne

Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, IN

5.0
Extended family gather here for special days like birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, etc. it is very affordable, delicious, accommodating time wise, and lets family join the resident(s) who has a harder time getting out. There’s no standing around and waiting for ...
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Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, IN

4.9
It's a really good place to live. I would like to see more people live here. People are so nice. They help me all the time. There is so much to do here, it's never boring. We play games, bingo, color, go on outings,parties.

Aster Place in Lafayette, IN

4.6
As indicated by my ratings we just feel Aster is a wonderful place for our mom however the food needs improvement. Luckily mom has a full kitchen in her apartment so does not use the dining room that often but the times she has she has been disappointed. We have heard that complainant from all ...
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Lucerne independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lucerne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lucerne, 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lucerne, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lucerne 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 Lucerne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lucerne, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lucerne 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 Lucerne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lucerne, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
46.1%
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There are 25 independent living facilities near Lucerne, Indiana. See the full list.

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