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Photo of Traditions at Brookside
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.8
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58 reviews
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Great facility and they have plenty of staff. It is a great location for my mom since we are only 4 miles away. They have a comprehensive program which includes everything, Wi-Fi, phone and cable in both...
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.
Traditions at Brookside is a licensed senior retirement community with no large entry fee or endowment. Residents are served by providing superior, yet reasonably priced accommodations and services in a peaceful, quiet country atmosphere.Traditions at Brookside welcomes you with all of the peace...
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2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.9
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80 reviews
9.9
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80 reviews
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It was a short but very good experience at Traditions, especially the Nursing Staff and Director of Nursing! The Director is really involved with residents and directly helped me with my aunt several times...
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.
Traditions at North Willow brings a highly desirable new senior living community to the residents of greater Indianapolis. Our community is ideally located next to St. Vincent Hospital on 86th Street. Transportation is available, our residents enjoy shopping, restaurants and many entertainment...
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9.7
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16 reviews
9.7
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5 for all. What we like the most about Sycamore Reserve is the staff, the cleanliness of the facility and the apartment layout.
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.
Welcome to Sycamore ReserveConveniently located in Castleton on the northside of Indianapolis, Sycamore Reserve is a new full-service independent senior living community dedicated to your comfort and happiness. We provide genuine personal service in a relaxed, yet refined atmosphere. Our 97...
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5959 Photos available
9.6
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92 reviews
9.6
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92 reviews
5 star
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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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2525 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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108 reviews
9.6
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108 reviews
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We feel the staff at Independence Village really cares about our dad. Additionally, they work very well with hospice. We are very glad we chose Independence Village.
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 South! 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, assisted living, memory care and respite care....
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9.5
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Staff (aides and nurses) are mostly very friendly and helpful. They have a lot to do but always respond in a timely manner, with a smile. You don't feel like you're "bothering " them My main complaint would...
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.
Five Star Residences of Noblesville in Noblesville, Indiana feels like home. From the moment you enter the lobby there is excitement, joy and love everywhere you look. Large windows act as frames to picturesque, blooming courtyards. Residents laugh and clink glasses at happy hour. And the aroma...
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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67 reviews
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The office and residential staff were very welcoming. The salesman we spoke with was named [name removed]. Unsure of last name. Tour was very informative. Premise was very clean. We were shown activities...
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.
Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, Five Star Residences of Clearwater, an Independent and Assisted senior living community offers the best of home and adventure. There’s plenty to do at our community, from reading in our charming library to dining with friends to enjoying something...
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24 reviews
8.9
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5 star
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Dining is excellent. Free continental breakfast M-Sat. Activities are excellent. Lots to do or not do at your pleasure. Staff members are excellent. Always friendly and willing to help.
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.
Your new home at The Reserve is a 34-acre neighborhood of choices. Our spacious, well-designed residences feature a variety of one andtwo-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom cottages – including options for walk-in closets and dens. With rental or residencyfee plans available based on...
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8.6
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6 reviews
8.6
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All would be a 5 now. They recently made significant changes to their nursing staff which is a huge plus. It has been a great experience for my mom so far. All are polite, friendly and always looking 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.
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1818 Photos available
8.2
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74 reviews
8.2
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74 reviews
5 star
77%
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3 star
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The cost compared to other facilities was good especially with all of the activities they offer. It's a beautiful place. The downside to us was how we were told they transition to memory care. That was a big...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Northridge Gracious Retirement Living! We are a family owned, independent living community. Our lifestyle gives seniors the opportunity to continue living with the independence they desire while being happier, healthier, safer, and more social. We consider our...
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Photo of Wyndmoor of Castleton
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8.0
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74 reviews
8.0
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74 reviews
5 star
52%
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3 star
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My mother has been at Wyndmoor for over 5 years now. This facility provided the diligent care necessary during the COVID pandemic! No cases of COVID outbreak until Dec 2020 and even that was limited and...
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 Wyndmoor of Castleton (formerly Brookdale of Castleton - Managing Directors remain the same) is a licensed assisted living community in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are proud to be an award-winning community that showcases our commitment and dedication by providing our residents with outstanding...
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Chuck here, this place is phenomenal!!! Call me personally and I'll explain what you'll miss out on if you choose another place. My personal # is [removed].
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.
It's your life......so live it to the fullest at Miller's Senior Living Community. Castleton's premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America's Greatest Generation, our Seniors. Miller's encourages more comfort and enjoyment during those precious retirement years,...
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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5 star
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I've settled in here pretty much and I'm feeling like I made a good decision. The staff is really great, they are expanding with a wellness center and doing some health things and they have a pool for water...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our village offers independent living at an affordable rental rate. One and two bedroom villas are available, complete with kitchen appliances, washer and dryer hookups, total electric, paid water and sewer and maintenance free grounds and villas. A scenic 3-acre lake with a surrounding walking...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benjamin Court is a 55+ independent living, affordable apartment community. Located in the Historic Fort Harrison area, on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Benjamin Court not only has luxury one and two bedroom apartments, but also an award winning full-service activities program. We strive...
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.

Cost of independent living in Brooks, IN

The average cost of senior living in Brooks is $3,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Lake, IN with an average of $3,024 per month.

Independent living costs in Brooks, IN, vs. nearby cities

Brooks, IN
$3,044/mo
$3,106/mo

Independent living costs in Brooks, IN, vs. state and national averages

Brooks, IN
$3,044/mo
$3,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Brooks, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,433/mo
Independent Living
$3,044/mo

Independent living costs in Brooks, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$4,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,824/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,288/mo

Senior living costs in Brooks 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: Brooks, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrooks, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,044/mo$3,203/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,123/mo$4,010/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$5,433/mo$5,074/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Brooks, IN:$3,044/mo
Indiana:$3,203/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Brooks, IN:$4,123/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Brooks, IN:$5,433/mo
Indiana:$5,074/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Brooks, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brooks 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.

Brooks, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Brooks, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brooks 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
Brooks, IN$2,895/mo$3,836/mo-24.5%
Indiana$2,530/mo$2,559/mo-1.1%
National$3,222/mo$3,144/mo+2.5%
Brooks, IN
2024 average cost:$2,895/mo
2023 average cost:$3,836/mo
Percent change:-24.5%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,530/mo
2023 average cost:$2,559/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brooks

Recent reviews for independent living in Brooks

Nora Commons on the Monon in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have gone so far at Nora Commons! It's a very nice looking, well kept community, and the people all seem very friendly! I really appreciate how on top of things they are when it comes to maintenance, my loved one's refrigerator broke and they had it replaced in ...
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Beech Grove Meadows

4.6
The staff seems friendly and helpful. My mother is in an independent living unit so we don't need the help of the staff often, but they do seem nice. It would be great if they had more non-game activities.

Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis, IN

4.9
The care services are not applicable because our loved ones are on the independent living side. The community is very nice, the staff members are super friendly and there is a lot of space. They have big closets as well as varied menus with a lot of different choices for the residents. We would ...
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Brooks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooks, 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 Brooks 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 Brooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooks, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooks 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 Brooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooks, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooks 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 Brooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooks, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
86.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions at Brookside, Traditions at North Willow and Sycamore Reserve are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brooks, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Brooks, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brooks, Indiana are Independence Village of Zionsville West, The Crossings at Banta Pointe and Five Star Residences of Clearwater. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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