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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.
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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My mom was there about a year before she passed (6 months in memory care). I couldn't have asked for a kinder more caring staff. When you can't take care of your loved one yourself it is nice to know there...
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.
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: 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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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, 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.
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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.
Freedom Village, a 198 unit, 3 story residential community has been designed to provide a new lifestyle alternative that enables residents to enjoy their retirement years the way they have planned for it.
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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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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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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Albertine Home is a great place and my recommendations will be voiced to anyone. The staff is always attentive when needed.
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.
Albertine HomeAlbertine Home is an independent senior living community located in beautiful Hammond, Indiana. Located just south of Chicago and a part of Lake County, our picturesque town lies along the banks of the vast and tranquil Lake Michigan. Hammond is a wonderful place to live and a great...
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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.
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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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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Everything has been great since I moved in! The apartments are very nice. Big kitchens, hardwood floors in most rooms, and the grounds are always well kept and clean looking. I'd give them 5s across 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.

Cost of independent living in Mount Ayr, IN

The average cost of senior living in Mount Ayr is $3,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Lake, IN with an average of $2,643 per month.

Independent living costs in Mount Ayr, IN, vs. nearby cities

Mount Ayr, IN
$3,141/mo
$3,574/mo

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

Mount Ayr, IN
$3,141/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Ayr, IN, vs. other senior living options

$4,983/mo
Independent Living
$3,141/mo

Independent living costs in Mount Ayr, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,055/mo
Studio
$3,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,672/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,514/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,082/mo

Senior living costs in Mount Ayr 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: Mount Ayr, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMount Ayr, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,141/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,208/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,983/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mount Ayr, IN:$3,141/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Mount Ayr, IN:$4,208/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mount Ayr, IN:$4,983/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Mount Ayr, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mount Ayr 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
Mount Ayr, IN$3,328/mo$3,508/mo-5.1%
Indiana$2,511/mo$2,566/mo-2.1%
National$3,226/mo$3,103/mo+4.0%
Mount Ayr, IN
2024 average cost:$3,328/mo
2023 average cost:$3,508/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,511/mo
2023 average cost:$2,566/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,226/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Mount Ayr

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Ayr

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.

Park Place of St John in St. John, IN

4.6
The staff at Park Place of St John is wonderful. The facility is so clean and secure. My mom has made many new friends and that is great. She also takes advantage of many of the activities and outings that they have available for the residents. I would highly recommend Park Place of St John to ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC in Kankakee, IL

5.0
We chose Riverside because I liked the layout and I liked everything that they had to offer. It is also in a great location and they were very inviting. The apartment sizes are wonderful, she has a 2 bedroom 2 bath and she has a patio. They have a big gazebo outside where they can go sit and ...
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Mount Ayr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Ayr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Ayr, 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 Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Ayr, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Ayr, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47%
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