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Assisted living costs in Summit average about $4,427 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 126 communities in Summit. Our detailed directory has 2635 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as La Porte, Chesterton and Portage.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Our mother is at The Selfhelp Home and my family is very happy with everything they have to offer. The staff is very friendly and loves to help and talk with the residents and family members, and there are...
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.
The Selfhelp Home is an active and engaging not-for-profit senior living community designed to accommodate the needs of elderly Jewish residents throughout the Chicago area.The Selfhelp Home can be your home no matter what your individual needs. Selfhelp offers a full continium of care. We are a...
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The food is fine, although there have been bumps in the road. Apartment is fine. Lovely patio . Staff doesn't do much except clean room or take blood pressure. That is the bump.
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.
Step out your door to acres of beautiful parkland, the beach, and the lake’s shore. Look the other way and Chicago surrounds you – the stunning skyline, vibrant neighborhoods, and the cultural depth few other cities offer.Chicago’s oldest, nonprofit retirement living organization is introducing...
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44 Floor plans available
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Sunrise LP has many different size suites. Ours is smaller by choice, but still plenty of room. There are many activities and the staff works really hard to get the residents involved-there are daily movies,...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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
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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.
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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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.
Photo of Lake Park Residential Care
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.
Photo of Miller Beach Terrace
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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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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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.
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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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
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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.
Photo of Holy Cross House
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 Four Flags Plaza
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
Photo of Our Lady of Holy Cross Care Ct
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.
Photo of Autumn Trace Senior Communities Plymouth
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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.
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
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Summit, IN

The average cost of senior living in Summit is $4,427 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Carlisle, IN with an average of $4,326 per month.

Assisted living costs in Summit, IN, vs. state and national averages

Summit, IN
$4,427/mo
$4,966/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Summit, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,427/mo
$6,334/mo

Assisted living costs in Summit, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,676/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,433/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,756/mo

Senior living costs in Summit 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: Summit, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,427/mo$4,966/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,334/mo$6,723/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,881/mo$2,906/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Summit, IN:$4,427/mo
Indiana:$4,966/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Summit, IN:$6,334/mo
Indiana:$6,723/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Summit, IN:$2,881/mo
Indiana:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Summit, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Summit 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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Assisted living cost trends in Summit, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Summit 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 average 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
Summit, IN$4,718/mo$4,729/mo-0.2%
Indiana$4,771/mo$4,569/mo+4.4%
National$5,412/mo$5,210/mo+3.9%
Summit, IN
2024 average cost:$4,718/mo
2023 average cost:$4,729/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,771/mo
2023 average cost:$4,569/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,412/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Summit, 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 Summit.

What families are saying about assisted living in Summit

Recent reviews for assisted living in Summit

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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Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge in Country Club Hills, IL

5.0
I would like to commend the staff for their continued professionalism while my father has been there for the last three years. The process is definitely a hard one when you see a family members health changing and they need more help than we as family members can give individually. I would ...
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Sheffield Manor Assisted Living in Dyer, IN

4.8
We chose Sheffield Manor Assisted Living over other places that we looked at because it looked less "medical". What sticks out most here is the people. The community of people are very nice and accepting as well. I would recommend this facility to others.

Summit review score based on 464 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 464 reviews of 126 Summit assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Summit 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

Summit review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Summit, IN126 facilities
9.0
Portage, IN46 facilities
8.0
Trail Creek, IN21 facilities

Review subcategories for Summit 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 464 reviews of 126 Summit assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Summit 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.
Summit, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.1
Staff
3.6
3.3
Meals & dining
3.4
3.0
Activities
3.4
3.0
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Summit assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Summit, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Summit 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 Summit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summit, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.4%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
47.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.1%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Summit

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Summit protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Settlers Place, Brentwood at LaPorte and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Summit, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 126 assisted living facilities near Summit, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Summit, Indiana are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and StoryPoint Granger. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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