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Memory care in South Elwood offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in South Elwood is about $5,263 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 199 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Independence Village of Fishers East
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9.6
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All good. My Mom is doing well with all positive experiences. I'm happy. I have and would recommend but the only down side is the expense but it is what it is.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Fishers East! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care....
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4848 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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68 reviews
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Found everyone so compassionate and caring when Dad decided to move in. He was 100, but quickly got involved with activities and we were hoping it would be perfect for him. He was there about 11 days. I...
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.
Sugar Fork Crossing is a senior living community located in Anderson, Indiana, that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services to its residents. At Sugar Fork Crossing, we put our residents first, customizing care around each resident's needs and concerns to maximize their...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff did their best but Heritage Woods was under-staffed for the number of residents they had. My sister needed more attention than they could give at times. Other than that it was fine.
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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It's a great place with kind and helpful people. Communication was great and I feel like my loved ones were taken very good care of. We picked this community because it was local, and had a good reputation....
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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I was looking at some of the ratings online and decided to schedule an appointment on their website. When we walked into the building we were a little lost at first. One of the staff members directed us to...
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.
Located in a beautiful, serene country setting, Bethany Pointe is close to shopping, physician’s offices, and medical facilities. Voted the Best Senior Living Facility of Madison County in 2014, we take pride in providing our residents with an incredible quality of life. Residents who are...
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I am in a position where I can compare facilities. My mom had Alztheimer's and was in a facility elsewhere. I had only one choice in our town, as she was a Medicaid patient. If your parent is going...
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.
A town that cherishes its past and embraces the future, Noblesville, Indiana is the perfect place for Prairie Lakes Health Campus —a healthcare facility with a dedication to providing unparalleled amenities and exceeding customer expectations daily. Residents who are interested in exploring...
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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Cost of memory care in South Elwood, IN

The average cost of senior living in South Elwood is $5,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmount, IN with an average of $4,476 per month.

Memory care costs in South Elwood, IN, vs. nearby cities

South Elwood, IN
$5,263/mo
$5,282/mo
$5,111/mo

Memory care costs in South Elwood, IN, vs. state and national averages

South Elwood, IN
$5,263/mo
$5,079/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

Memory care costs in South Elwood, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,263/mo

Memory care costs in South Elwood, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,549/mo
Studio
$5,184/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,530/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,447/mo

Senior living costs in South Elwood 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: South Elwood, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Elwood, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$5,263/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,153/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$3,383/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
South Elwood, IN:$5,263/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
South Elwood, IN:$4,153/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
South Elwood, IN:$3,383/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in South Elwood, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Elwood 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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Memory care cost trends in South Elwood, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Elwood 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
South Elwood, IN$5,606/mo$5,193/mo+8.0%
Indiana$5,789/mo$5,760/mo+0.5%
National$5,957/mo$5,630/mo+5.8%
South Elwood, IN
2024 average cost:$5,606/mo
2023 average cost:$5,193/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,789/mo
2023 average cost:$5,760/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,957/mo
2023 average cost:$5,630/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Elwood

Recent reviews for memory care in South Elwood

Independence Village of Fishers East

5.0
I would rate all a 5 except value. Mom is quite content living at the Independence Village East community. The food options are varied and helpings are full. We all appreciate the staff. We consider some of them family.

Meadow Brook Senior Living in Fishers, IN

4.6
Everybody really seemed to want to make the community a good place, they would try and fix the problems were problems needed to be fixed. The rooms they provided for the residents were fine, about a 4.5 out of 5. We would recommend the community with some caveats

Bloom at Kokomo

4.4
I would recommend them to everybody. But I would make sure they know it seems like they have a slight communication problem. Different people tend to call me with the same questions over and over, which can get a little aggravating why they're not noting these things in my mom's records. ...
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South Elwood review score based on 80 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 7 South Elwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Elwood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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 Elwood review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
South Elwood, IN7 facilities
9.0
Elwood, IN6 facilities
8.5
Frankton, IN92 facilities

Review subcategories for South Elwood memory care

When memory care 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 80 reviews of 7 South Elwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Elwood resident and family memory care 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 Elwood, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Elwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Elwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Elwood, 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 Elwood memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Elwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Elwood, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Elwood memory care

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 Elwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Elwood, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Elwood memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Elwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Elwood, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Elwood memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Elwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Elwood, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
62.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Elwood memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Elwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Elwood, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
75%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
75%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Elwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Elwood protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Fishers East, Sugar Fork Crossing and Heritage Woods of Noblesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Elwood, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near South Elwood, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Elwood, Indiana are Magnolia Springs Bridgewater and Sugar Fork Crossing. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in South Elwood, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Elwood, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in South Elwood, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in South Elwood, Indiana ranges from $1075 to $10860. The average Memory Care cost in South Elwood, Indiana is $5,263. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Elwood, Indiana typically starts at $1075. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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