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5 Best Independent Living Communities in St Joseph County, IN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in St Joseph County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $2,757

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Photo of Tanglewood Trace
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8.4
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59 reviews
8.4
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59 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
31%
3 star
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Staff is very friendly and always willing to help your loved one out. They plan lots of activities and special concerts for not only your loved one but for family to join in.
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.
Tanglewood Trace is an independent and assisted living community in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mishawaka is a vibrant city located near South Bend. Mishawaka is a quaint and charming city, known for its Midwestern charm, friendly people and abundance of outdoor spaces. Home to one of the largest...
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44 Floor plans available
7.7
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12 reviews
7.7
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12 reviews
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4 star
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We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom is...
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: 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.
Photo of Primrose of Mishiwaka
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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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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in St Joseph County, IN

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph County is $2,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkhart, IN with an average of $2,543 per month.

Independent living costs in St Joseph County, IN, vs. nearby counties

St Joseph County, IN
$2,757/mo
$2,791/mo

Independent living costs in St Joseph County, IN, vs. state and national averages

St Joseph County, IN
$2,757/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in St Joseph County, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,016/mo
Independent Living
$2,757/mo

Independent living costs in St Joseph County, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,847/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,238/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph County 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: St Joseph County, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph County, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$2,757/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,801/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,016/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph County, IN:$2,757/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph County, IN:$3,801/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph County, IN:$5,016/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in St Joseph County, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Joseph County 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
St Joseph County, IN$2,902/mo$2,420/mo+19.9%
Indiana$2,581/mo$2,591/mo-0.4%
National$3,045/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
St Joseph County, IN
2024 average cost:$2,902/mo
2023 average cost:$2,420/mo
Percent change:+19.9%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,581/mo
2023 average cost:$2,591/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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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 St Joseph County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Joseph County

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.

St. Paul's in South Bend, IN

5.0
I would rank St. Paul's as all 5s. The entire staff is amazing. No matter who you see in a hallway or anywhere, they speak to you. This includes kitchen, custodial and laundry. All of the residents are treated with respect. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely ...
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Tanglewood Trace in Mishawaka, IN

5.0
We found Tangledwood Trace to be a lovely community of friendly and active seniors. Also, the Staff all greeted us with a smile and a friendly hello. The dining room is simply lovely, The outdoor grounds provide very nice walking areas. The facility is large enough indoors to provide ample ...
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St Joseph County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph County, 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 St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County 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
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph County, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph County, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Tanglewood Trace, St. Paul's and St Joseph's Tower are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Joseph County, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near St Joseph County, Indiana. See the full list.

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