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Unable to answer the meals and dining service since my mom was on a nectar thick liquid diet due to swallowing difficulties. Small unit with good sight lines to keep an eye on the residents. Dining/activity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Cedarhurst of Dyer, lead by our Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, truly provides person-centered care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with the needed support that is as unique as they are. Whether in...
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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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The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days?  It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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My wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not...
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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. 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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Southfield Village Inc
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
When considering assisted living choices or nursing care in Michiana, it is worth a trip to see the beautiful apartments at the Arbors at Southfield Village. In addition, should the need arise, The Meadows at Southfield Village provides short and long term skilled nursing care. Because it is...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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, Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in South Center, IN

The average cost of senior living in South Center is $3,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Knox, IN with an average of $3,441 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Center, IN vs. nearby cities

South Center, IN
$3,917/mo
$3,891/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Center, IN vs. the state and national average

South Center, IN
$3,917/mo
$3,850/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Center vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,917/mo
$4,910/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Center, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,466/mo
Studio
$4,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,319/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,931/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Center, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in South Center.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Center

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Center

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Brentwood at Hobart

4.0
There's always room for improvement, but overall, especially with the new head of nursing and Director of the facility they did a pretty good job.

Brentwood at LaPorte in La Porte, IN

5.0
We are thankful that we found Brentwood for mom. After breaking her hip we were not sure what to do next. The hospital sent her to rehab and that lasted only 24 days before another move was needed. Being out of state we were unsure what to do. We called a place for mom and they recommended ...
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South Center review score based on 363 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 363 reviews of 105 South Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Center review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Center review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Center, IN105 facilities
7.8
Kingsford Heights, IN126 facilities
7.9
Kingsbury, IN127 facilities

Review subcategories for South Center assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 363 reviews of 105 South Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Center resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Center, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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South Center assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Center, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Center assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in South Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Center, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.2%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Center assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Center, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.6%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Center assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Center, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Center assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Center, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Center assisted 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 assisted living communities in South Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Center, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Center

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Center protect seniors.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, Forest Glen Assisted Living and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Center, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 121 assisted living facilities near South Center, Indiana. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Center, Indiana are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Wynnfield Crossing and StoryPoint Schererville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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