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The cost of independent living in Fruitdale is about $3,001 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 241 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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2121 Floor plans available
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It's a relaxed environment, there are behavior specialists to help with people an situations, the food is good, the soups are great and there is lots of good entertainment and activities to choose from. ...
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.
Redbud Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Rated as one of the top 10 retirement cities by both AAA and AARP, you'll love our pristine grounds conveniently situated close to all the things that make life rich. We're minutes from shopping, healthcare...
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3636 Photos available
5353 Floor plans available
9.5
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9.5
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60 reviews
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My dad really enjoyed his respite stay at Independence Village. The staff is extremely attentive and caring. There are a lot of activities for the residents and my dad loved the variety in the meals...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Columbus! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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9.3
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15 reviews
9.3
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A very friendly community, food service beats my previous experience. Activities seem fun but hard to schedule to meet our current calendar. One major dislike is entry doors are too heavy to negotiate while...
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.
Nestled in the rolling hills just north of the Indiana University campus, Meadowood is eager to showcase our premiere Retirement Community. Proudly serving Monroe County and surrounding communities since 1983. Meadowood is a leader in providing top quality retirement living, resident service...
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9.2
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7 reviews
9.2
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7 reviews
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Astral is a very active, bright, clean community with a very caring staff. Very happy with the life style there. I would recommend
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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8.6
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40 reviews
8.6
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40 reviews
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The staff is great. Directors, Parker and Sean, always take time to talk with me. The nurses make me like we've got relatives working there. The food is fantastic. They bring in great entertainment and lots...
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.
Gentry Park Senior Living offers independent villas, assisted living apartments, and memory care in Bloomington, IN that focuses on dignity, respect, and quality of life. We strive to be a place that seniors can call their home for life. Our villas and apartments were crafted and meticulously...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.7
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24 reviews
7.7
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24 reviews
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84%
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He needed a higher level of care and they were making us pay extra for a sitter. Could improve Training of staff to take care of dementia patients better and understand the disease process. I did like the...
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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7.5
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14 reviews
7.5
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14 reviews
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The staff is really good. Mom loves living here. The menu could use a little work but for the most part, not bad. Rooms are adequate in size. They have plenty of activities but more church services would be...
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.
GreenTree Catered Life offers a new senior housing alternative that combines residential apartment living, hotel like services, and access to personal care assistance. Our apartment styles range from cozy and economical alcove studios to more spacious three bedroom suites.Residents can decorate...
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3.0
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4 reviews
3.0
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We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an...
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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6.0
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14 reviews
6.0
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14 reviews
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Three things, I think. The many and varied activities available, the quality of the dining experience, and the layout and staffing of the facility.
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.
Situated on 15-acres in a beautiful park-like setting, Bell Trace offers the flexibility to design a retirement lifestyle that meets your needs now and in the future.Our cottages and spacious apartments offer the privacy of independent living within a secureand vibrant community, while our...
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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: 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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Fruitdale, IN

The average cost of senior living in Fruitdale is $3,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, IN with an average of $2,700 per month.

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

Fruitdale, IN
$3,001/mo
$3,184/mo

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

Fruitdale, IN
$3,001/mo
$3,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,240/mo

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

$4,951/mo
Independent Living
$3,001/mo

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

Studio
$2,518/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,354/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,538/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,009/mo

Senior living costs in Fruitdale 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: Fruitdale, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFruitdale, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,001/mo$3,271/mo$4,240/mo
Assisted Living$4,097/mo$4,053/mo$4,833/mo
Memory Care$4,951/mo$5,113/mo$5,609/mo
Independent Living
Fruitdale, IN:$3,001/mo
Indiana:$3,271/mo
U.S.:$4,240/mo
Assisted Living
Fruitdale, IN:$4,097/mo
Indiana:$4,053/mo
U.S.:$4,833/mo
Memory Care
Fruitdale, IN:$4,951/mo
Indiana:$5,113/mo
U.S.:$5,609/mo
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Independent living costs in Fruitdale, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fruitdale 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
Fruitdale, IN$2,576/mo$2,377/mo+8.4%
Indiana$2,521/mo$2,557/mo-1.4%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Fruitdale, IN
2024 average cost:$2,576/mo
2023 average cost:$2,377/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,521/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fruitdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Fruitdale

Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community

4.7
We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an institution, it looked like a nice welcoming place that you want to be. I would recommend to ...
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Brookhaven at County Line in Indianapolis, IN

4.1
Generally they do a good job here. The staff are friendly, and the services and activities that they provide are good. The main area I'd like to see them improve in is being more comprehensive when it comes to the cleaning. The common areas, and the areas near the leasing office are kept very ...
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Meadowood in Bloomington, IN

4.3
I am writing this in our little dining nook at 1021 Sassafras, skylight-lit and facing the trees that edge the nature reserve. We loved it that day last July we first saw it; seven months later we love this cosy new home still. We love getting to know new people over dinner and Saturday ...
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Fruitdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fruitdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fruitdale, 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 Fruitdale 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 Fruitdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fruitdale, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fruitdale 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 Fruitdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fruitdale, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
44%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fruitdale 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 Fruitdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fruitdale, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
75%
40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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