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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. Wakarusa’s 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, our welcoming atmosphere...
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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: 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.
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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: 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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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton and...
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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Monterey, IN

The average cost of senior living in Monterey is $3,147 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Etna Green, IN with an average of $2,640 per month.

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

Monterey, IN
$3,147/mo
$2,994/mo
$3,331/mo

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

Monterey, IN
$3,147/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,963/mo
Independent Living
$3,147/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,647/mo
Studio
$3,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,479/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,149/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Senior living costs in Monterey 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: Monterey, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonterey, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,147/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,751/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,963/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Monterey, IN:$3,147/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Monterey, IN:$3,751/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Monterey, IN:$4,963/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Monterey, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Monterey 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.

Monterey, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Monterey, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monterey 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
Monterey, IN$3,151/mo$3,183/mo-1.0%
Indiana$2,471/mo$2,555/mo-3.3%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Monterey, IN
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,183/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,471/mo
2023 average cost:$2,555/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Monterey

Recent reviews for independent living in Monterey

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

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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Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

4.9
I would tell them they have a great community there. She enjoyed every minute she had there. Along with field trips and activities. I just wished we could have moved her in sooner.

Monterey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monterey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monterey, 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 Monterey 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 Monterey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monterey, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Monterey 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 Monterey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monterey, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monterey 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 Monterey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monterey, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
47%
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