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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dunkirk, IN

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The cost of independent living in Dunkirk is about $7,212 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 359 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Senior Living at Forest Ridge is designed for those who want companionship and excellent amenities in a safe and engaging environment. We offer a number of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans, at an all-inclusive price, to fit the lifestyles of independent seniors. The hospitality-centered...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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, 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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I live here and I love the staff and nurses Very nice people here Good place.
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: Independent Living
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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, 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: Independent Living
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, 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.
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.
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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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units and...

Cost of independent living in Dunkirk, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dunkirk is $7,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorktown, IN with an average of $2,568 per month.

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

Dunkirk, IN
$7,175/mo
$7,774/mo
$7,224/mo

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

Dunkirk, IN
$7,175/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$7,759/mo
Independent Living
$7,175/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,750/mo
Studio
$4,487/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,297/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,134/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,390/mo

Senior living costs in Dunkirk 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: Dunkirk, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDunkirk, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$7,175/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,702/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$7,759/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Dunkirk, IN:$7,175/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Dunkirk, IN:$3,702/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Dunkirk, IN:$7,759/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Dunkirk, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dunkirk 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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Independent living cost trends in Dunkirk, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dunkirk 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
Dunkirk, IN$3,619/mo$4,432/mo-18.3%
Indiana$2,524/mo$2,590/mo-2.6%
National$3,191/mo$3,058/mo+4.3%
Dunkirk, IN
2024 average cost:$3,619/mo
2023 average cost:$4,432/mo
Percent change:-18.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,524/mo
2023 average cost:$2,590/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dunkirk

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunkirk

Coventry Meadows Assisted Living and Garden Homes in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
I would tell others to take advantage of all your opportunities. Don't be afraid to ask questions. And be sure to ask for help, they are more than glad to assist you. My mom moved to a studio apartment after dad passed and it has been the perfect size. She has been very happy.

Briarwood Village in Coldwater, OH

5.0
I live in Florida so have not been home since their move. My siblings who live close to my parents stated it is nice. I really have heard nothing negative so far except some of the residents who live there weren't overly welcoming to my mother when she joined a bingo game one day. But my sister ...
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The Crossings at Covington Commons in Fort Wayne, IN

4.7
Dad is healthy enough to be in independent living, so this is a great place with his own place and garage. He can come and go as he pleases and they have activities for him. He's enjoying playing Euchre with new friends. There was some confusion with the rent amount and when it started, but that ...
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Dunkirk independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunkirk independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunkirk, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunkirk, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46.4%
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