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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Universal, IN

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Assisted living costs in Universal average about $4,004 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 38 communities in Universal. Our detailed directory has 286 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Terre Haute, Brazil and Rockville.

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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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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Absolutely wonderful place. It is a great to know that my Mom is being taken care of and loved while I cannot be with her. Their atmosphere is very comfortable and feels like home. The food is good and...
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.
Life's Journey Senior Living - Paris is a Memory Care community located in Paris, Illinois. The community opened in July 2013 and can serve 24 residents. Our residents enjoy a collection of amenities and services. With a loving and compassionate staff, neighbors can enjoy a dignified lifestyle...
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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.
Wyndmoor Assisted Living is complete with modern features and amenities, activities, and friendship. You can choose from a studio, one bedroom or two bedroom apartments with a variety of floor plans, many with patios and balconies. You have the security of tailored on-site assisted living...
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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, 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.
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Sullivan’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 gathering area...
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Everyone there is super friendly and goes above and beyond in their care for the residents. The facility is always spotless and the activities are awesome.
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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Universal, IN

The average cost of senior living in Universal is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clinton, IN with an average of $4,004 per month.

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

Universal, IN
$4,004/mo
$4,966/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,004/mo
$5,914/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,382/mo
Studio
$3,539/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,733/mo

Senior living costs in Universal 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: Universal, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversal, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,004/mo$4,966/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,914/mo$6,723/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,092/mo$2,906/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Universal, IN:$4,004/mo
Indiana:$4,966/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Universal, IN:$5,914/mo
Indiana:$6,723/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Universal, IN:$3,092/mo
Indiana:$2,906/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Universal, 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 Universal.

What families are saying about assisted living in Universal

Recent reviews for assisted living in Universal

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola

4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Autumn Trace Senior Communities Greene County in Linton, IN

4.6
I would recommend it highly. We picked it because it was close to family and she knew some of the people there.

Universal review score based on 67 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 38 Universal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Universal 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

Universal review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Universal, IN38 facilities
8.6
Terre Haute, IN16 facilities
7.7
Attica, IN32 facilities

Review subcategories for Universal 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 67 reviews of 38 Universal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Universal 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.
Universal, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.4
Friendliness
4.5
3.5
Care services
4.4
3.1
Staff
4.4
3.3
Meals & dining
4.2
3.0
Activities
4.2
3.0
Value for cost*
4.2
3.1
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Universal assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Universal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Universal, 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 Universal 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 Universal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Universal, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Universal 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 Universal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Universal, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Universal 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 Universal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Universal, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.4%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Universal 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 Universal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Universal, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Universal 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 Universal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Universal, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
39.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.8%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Universal

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 Universal protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas of Holly Brook Marshall, Autumn Glen and Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Universal, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 38 assisted living facilities near Universal, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Universal, Indiana are Villas of Holly Brook Marshall and Autumn Glen. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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