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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Waycross, IN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Waycross area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Waycross. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 5 independent living facilities in Waycross, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Forest Park and Parkside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bloomington, Franklin and Columbus.
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9.5
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11 reviews
I have been at Meadow Senior Living 13 months and find it to be accomodating to its patrons. The food is lyxcellent, Lodging to my liking with Sumporch for writing etc. The staff throughout the facility is...
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.
Nestled in the rolling hills just north of the Indiana University campus, Meadowood is eager to showcase our premiere Retirement Community. Proudly serving Monroe County and surrounding communities since 1983. Meadowood is a leader in providing top quality retirement living, resident service...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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2121 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
41 reviews
Red Bud was a great place for my mother, so much so that she improved and was able to make to completely independence living!
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.
Redbud Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Rated as one of the top 10 retirement cities by both AAA and AARP, you'll love our pristine grounds conveniently situated close to all the things that make life rich. We're minutes from shopping, healthcare...
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8.0
Review score
37 reviews
All facilities seem to struggle to keep staff, but there was good continuity among direct care providers, which was very helpful. They were going through a really rough patch with management changes followed...
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.
Gentry Park Senior Living offers independent villas, assisted living apartments, and memory care in Bloomington, IN that focuses on dignity, respect, and quality of life. We strive to be a place that seniors can call their home for life. Our villas and apartments were crafted and meticulously...
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6.5
Review score
12 reviews
The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat...
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.
Situated on 15-acres in a beautiful park-like setting, Bell Trace offers the flexibility to design a retirement lifestyle that meets your needs now and in the future.Our cottages and spacious apartments offer the privacy of independent living within a secureand vibrant community, while our...
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, 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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Cost of independent living in Waycross, IN
The average cost of senior living in Waycross is $3,736 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, IN with an average of $2,815 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waycross, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waycross, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waycross vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waycross, IN by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Waycross over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Waycross
Recent reviews for independent living in Waycross
Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN
4.0
The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat limited with what they can do if the client is not mentally or emotionally sound. My mother's ...
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Autumn Park Senior Community in Ellettsville, IN
4.0
Recommend to anyone willing to have this life style. My mom loves it there. I think some were given no choice by their family.Even so nice place. Caring staff(veteran staff that is).New staff not always helpful. Turn over is less than a year ago though.
Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community
4.7
We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an institution, it looked like a nice welcoming place that you want to be. I would recommend to ...
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Waycross independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waycross independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waycross, 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 Waycross 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 Waycross partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waycross, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Waycross 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 Waycross communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waycross 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 Waycross offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
40%
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Meadowood, Independence Village of Columbus and Traditions of Columbus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waycross, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Waycross, Indiana. See the full list.
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