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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Robbins Supportive Living Center invites you to come and tour a unique living environment designed to enrich the lives of Seniors 65 and over. This can be the ideal environment for the senior that can no longer be safe at home but does not require a skilled nursing center.
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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.
The Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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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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Hello my name is [removed] I'm a resident in Greenview Place.If you looking for a place that is interested in your health and your happiness,this is the place.Each one of the staff at Greenview Place has...
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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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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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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...
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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.
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s 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, our welcoming atmosphere...
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Welcome to the Museum Residences on Oak, a signature senior living community located in the heart of Evanston, Illinois. The Museum Residences on Oak prides itself on individualized programming tailored to each resident allowing empowerment through independence. Discover the Museum Residences on...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Tucked away in one of Evanston's quiet residential neighborhoods, Three Crowns Park is a continuing care retirement community on a beautiful 7-acre piece of property.  We are a not-for-profit community whose mission is to provide high quality retirement housing and health care options that...

Cost of assisted living in Michigan City, IN

The average cost of senior living in Michigan City is $4,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trail Creek, IN with an average of $3,643 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Michigan City, IN vs. nearby cities

Michigan City, IN
$4,448/mo

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

Michigan City, IN
$4,448/mo
$3,850/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Michigan City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,448/mo
$5,545/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Michigan City, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,940/mo
Studio
$5,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,026/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Michigan City, 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 Michigan City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Michigan City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Michigan City

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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The Carrington at Lincolnwood

4.5
Everyone is soooo nice. Housekeeping is wonderful! The move in process was very smooth. The meals are very good quality, but the only thing that doesn't really work for us is the meal point allotment. It's a use it or lose it system, and sometimes we just have to lose it. I have and will ...
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Bickford of Tinley Park

5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Tinley Park has been very good and the cleanliness of the community is very impressive. The staff members have exceeded every one of our expectations, we cannot say enough good things about them. The meals are really good and they offer a good amount of ...
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Michigan City review score based on 722 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 722 reviews of 153 Michigan City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Michigan City 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

Michigan City review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Michigan City, IN153 facilities
7.7
9.0
Trail Creek, IN5 facilities

Review subcategories for Michigan City 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 722 reviews of 153 Michigan City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Michigan City 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.
Michigan City, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Michigan City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Michigan City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Michigan City, 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 Michigan City 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 Michigan City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Michigan City, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Michigan City 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 Michigan City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Michigan City, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Michigan City 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 Michigan City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Michigan City, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Michigan City 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 Michigan City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Michigan City, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Michigan City 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 Michigan City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Michigan City, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
54%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Michigan City

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 Michigan City protect seniors.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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Mercy Circle Senior Living, Wittenberg Village, a CCRC and Brookdale Oak Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Michigan City, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 173 assisted living facilities near Michigan City, Indiana. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Michigan City, Indiana are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Oak Park and Forest Glen Assisted Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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