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Ever since I discovered Story Point Senior Independent Community four years ago, I knew it where I want to live in the future. This community is affordable, beautifully, maintain and supported by an...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterton! Our community is the perfect place to call home, offering both independent and enhanced living options. With a plethora of exciting activities, delicious chef-prepared meals and a devoted team of employees, StoryPoint provides the retirement experience you have...
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Oak Woods Manor is a really nice, clean & since of calm homey feeling when you enter. Everyone is very friendly & inviting. They have some entertainment things for the residents to do. A little repetitive....
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, Oak Woods Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in LaPorte. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance and its own thermostat to control. Oak Woods Manor is full of friendly, active residents who enjoy...
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The place is beautiful and the individual apartments are very nice. Also, Brentwood offered being able to go on Medicaid if Mom ran out of money. Most of the others didn't have this option. The staff was...
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.
Brentwood at La Porte is a senior care community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services in La Porte, Indiana. Our stunning community is located in a peaceful residential area just ten miles south of Lake Michigan in the heart of La Porte. La Porte is a highly...
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My Grandma lived at Pines Village for 5 years and it could not have been a better experience. She was a social butterfly, so the dining hall, various events, and community spaces contributed greatly to her...
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.
We Celebrate Life. At Pines Village Retirement Communities exceptional housing choices and a host of special amenities let you design your own life. Establish a lifestyle free from household chores, fewer worries and greater security. Discover what we are known for . . . our top notch...
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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.
Ruth C. Sabin HomeRuth C. Sabin Home is an independent living community in La Porte, IN. This community is located in an area within LaPorte County that is quiet and peaceful, and residents enjoy calling it home. Those who are residents of La Porte and the guests of those individuals enjoy...
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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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Cost of independent living in Thomaston, IN

The average cost of senior living in Thomaston is $3,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkerton, IN with an average of $2,661 per month.

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

Thomaston, IN
$3,236/mo
$3,333/mo
$3,197/mo

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

Thomaston, IN
$3,236/mo
$3,145/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,974/mo
Independent Living
$3,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,484/mo
Studio
$3,403/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,401/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,879/mo

Senior living costs in Thomaston 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: Thomaston, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThomaston, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,236/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,901/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,974/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Thomaston, IN:$3,236/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Thomaston, IN:$3,901/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Thomaston, IN:$4,974/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Thomaston, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Thomaston 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
Thomaston, IN$3,740/mo$3,900/mo-4.1%
Indiana$2,572/mo$2,446/mo+5.2%
National$2,981/mo$2,839/mo+5.0%
Thomaston, IN
2024 average cost:$3,740/mo
2023 average cost:$3,900/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,572/mo
2023 average cost:$2,446/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,839/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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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 Thomaston

Recent reviews for independent living in Thomaston

Rittenhouse Village at Michigan City

4.9
multiple Family members have lived here throughout the years, My aunt had to utilized their wonderful extensions of care due having dementia she was able to keep functionality with familiar friends and workers by transitioning from villa to the assisted side and finally to memory care where ...
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Miller's Senior Living in Portage

5.0
After our mom passed away in 2022, our Dad finally made the decision to look into an assisted living facility in January of 2023.He wanted to stay in Portage near his church and friends. Our first place we came to was Miller's Senior Living Community. We were blown away when we first walked in ...
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Oak Woods Manor in La Porte, IN

4.9
I’ve been here for 21/2 years . Personally it’s a wonderful place to live - the staff treats everyone like family doesn’t matter what’s going on their here to help.the food is fantastic the chef works with any dietary restrictions you have which you don’t see often.overall it’s a really nice ...
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Thomaston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thomaston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thomaston, 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 Thomaston 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 Thomaston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thomaston, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Thomaston 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 Thomaston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thomaston, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thomaston 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 Thomaston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
47%
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