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Photo of Holiday Redbud Hills
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2121 Floor plans available
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Red Bud was a great place for my mother, so much so that she improved and was able to make to completely independence living!
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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All facilities seem to struggle to keep staff, but there was good continuity among direct care providers, which was very helpful. They were going through a really rough patch with management changes followed...
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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The staff is, Very, very responsive to your Needs. They Promote a very caring, safe and fun environment. There is entertainment every week. Many fun games and activities. Transportation to shopping and to...
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.
Located in Avon, Park Square Manor is an elegantly furnished senior living community with 76 independent living suites, as well as respite care, and short-term stay apartments for older adults with specialized needs. Our skilled, friendly, and compassionate team members are available 24 hours a...
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I have been at Meadow Senior Living 13 months and find it to be accomodating to its patrons. The food is lyxcellent, Lodging to my liking with Sumporch for writing etc. The staff throughout the facility is...
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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2626 Floor plans available
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We have looked at several communities in Columbus. The staff here has been nothing short of amazing! Taking time to explain everything to us as well as maybe meeting to reassure our decision.
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.
Parkside Court provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds within Columbus, the architectural capitol of America, you'll be charmed by the graceful elegance of our facilities and the convenience of our community. We're just...
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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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For the value for cost it is expensive, but they do everything well, they keep the properties looking great and the snow and ice removal was wonderful. I love it here. Based on the experience I have had so...
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.
Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe is a senior living community featuring Independent Living and Assisted Living feels like home from the moment you walk through the door. Play cards with the card club, read in our cozy library or enjoy popsicles in the courtyard. And when that sense of...
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33 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about Westside Garden Plaza is that all the people that work there are so friendly. Food is good. Front desk ladies are very helpful and knowledgeable.
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.
At Westside Garden Plaza, conveniently located near a variety of retail, medical and entertainment facilities, it's all about choices. We work to ensure that each resident has the freedom to maintain a vibrant and active lifestyle.Our community offers both Independent and Assisted Living in...
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Everything about NeighborCare of Chapel Hills has made it such a great experience and I would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Photo of Rosegate Commons
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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I live in one of the Garden Homes with a garage. I go to the workout room twice a week. I can eat meals in the restaurant for $10.00 a meal. I wear a nurse call necklace and the one time I needed them they...
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.
Rosegate offers the very best in senior retirement living and healthcare. When someone chooses to live in one of our communities, we become an extension of their family. We take the time to get to know each of our residents and their families on a personal level. Our communities are made up of...
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Photo of GreenTree at Westwood
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We have not had much yet in the way of patient/resident care.. The food is good and the wait time to get your meal is not long. There are a lot of activities but at this point in time, mom makes the choices...
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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Photo of The Oaks at Plainfield
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They took out a weekend meal and call it brunch , now they can say they still serve breakfast and lunch on the weekends but they do it at the same time. ? Weird concept. We would recommend this community to...
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.
Find Your Joy at The Oaks at Plainfield Independent Living where you'll enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle combined with modern luxury living! Everything is designed with you in mind, from delicious chef-prepared meals to a calendar filled with exciting, educational activities and outings with...
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I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.
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.
Since opening in December 1999, McKay Manor has become The Choice for Retirement Living in Shelbyville. Apartments are available in a variety of floor plans, and each has its own private entrance and its own thermostat to control. McKay Manor is full of friendly, active residents who enjoy...
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Photo of Sugar Grove
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What I like most is the sense of community for the residents. My loved one spends a lot of time in the cafeteria, and there is encouragement of other residents to sit together talk together and enjoy...
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.
Live the sweet life when making your home at Sugar Grove. The country setting of our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Plainfield, IN, radiates warmth and provides an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Residents are...
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Photo of Traditions at Reagan Park
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It is a very nice facility and clean . Staff is very helpful with the patient's. in the main house. We just got a new chief have to wait and see on this. Activities are weak they do ok . Lots of...
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 Reagan Park is a quiet and peaceful assisted living community located just west of Indianapolis in the beautiful area of Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana. Our leisurely community offers a taste of country living while still being close to a dynamic city full of opportunities for...
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I would recommend to others. We picked this community for independent living.
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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Overall the staff is very nice, but the afternoon shift needs more guidance and energy. The room sizes and accommodations in memory care are really nice compared to other facilities that I initially looked...
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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Photo of Meadow Lakes Assisted Living and Garden Homes
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We've had a great experience at Meadow Lakes Assisted Living. The employees are friendly. And the facility is maintained nicely. I would recommend it to other families.
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.
Caring people make the difference at Meadow Lakes. You can feel it the minute you walk into our community and meet our staff. They are experts at senior healthcare that are not just doing a job, but following a calling. They are here to help you and your family find answers, solutions and peace...
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I feel like the staff has been very friendly. The housekeeping is good. The move in process was easy. There has been some issues lately with a few complaints about the meals not being that good. I would...
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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The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat...
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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Kind of confusing. The temperature fluctuates. 3 meals a day. Have your own room. You can get your own heater. Get laundry and medication taken care of.
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.
Photo of Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community
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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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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. Mooresville'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...
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I have been happy with my time here. I've lost my favorite nurse but I've been told it was her decision so I'm happy for her.
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.
Let the allure of county living and appeal of big-city services lead to Country Charm, an Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Greenwood, Indiana. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally...
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I live in the memory care unit at the Altenheim because my husband has late stage Alzheimer’s disease. We live in a nice one bedroom apartment. We are given three good meals a day and there is a nurse who...
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.
Nestled on 32 beautiful acres, Altenheim hasjust what you are looking for in Independentand Assisted Living services. Relax in your lovelyapartment or garden home and discover the perfect mix of tradition and modern conveniences – with an extended family of friends and neighbors who enjoythe...
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Cost of independent living in Handy, IN

The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,176 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Switz City, IN with an average of $2,876 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Handy, IN vs. nearby cities

Handy, IN
$3,176/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Handy, IN vs. the state and national average

Handy, IN
$3,176/mo
$3,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,023/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Handy vs. other types of senior living

$4,970/mo
Independent Living
$3,176/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Handy, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,665/mo
Studio
$3,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,129/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,792/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Handy over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Handy

Recent reviews for independent living in Handy

Five Star Residences of Banta Pointe in Indianapolis, IN

4.0
I had an awesome tour of this community. It is a really nice facility with kind people. My tour guide was very helpful, and informative. He gave my good information on elder care. The community looked nice, but the apartment I was shown was to small for my mother. It was a lovely experience ...
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Bell Trace in Bloomington, IN

4.0
The facility is attractive and clean. The staff is caring and capable. Their target demographic is independent seniors. While they do offer special care for those that may need it, they are somewhat limited with what they can do if the client is not mentally or emotionally sound. My mother's ...
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Rosegate Commons in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
I assisted my friend with the process. He moved into a garden home independent apartment. He has his meals at Rosegate each day. At this point I would rate each category a 5. Rosegate has been an excellent experience for [name removed]. So far it has been very good. The apartment is a 1 ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as at Traditions at Reagan Park, where they are described as 'friendly and welcoming'. At The Oaks at Plainfield, residents praise the 'super friendly and engaged' team, and at Holiday Redbud Hi ...
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Variety of engaging activities Residents find joy in the wide range of activities provided in communities. At The Oaks at Plainfield, activities include Bingo, arts and crafts, and physical therapy. At Traditions at Reagan Park, residents participate in social gatherings, such as card games and movie nights, while at Hol ...
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Spacious and well-appointed apartments Reviews consistently praise the size and quality of living spaces at communities. Residents of Traditions of Columbus appreciate their 'independent living villas' with 'great kitchenettes', while at The Oaks at Plainfield, the apartments are described as 'spacious' and 'cozy'. At Holiday Re ...
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Excellent meal quality and options Residents express satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals offered at communities. At The Oaks at Plainfield, the dining service is described as 'incredible', and at Holiday Redbud Hills, residents enjoy the 'incredibly friendly' dining room staff and the availability of meals thro ...
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Active and engaged social community Reviews emphasize the importance of social engagement and community interaction in maintaining residents' happiness. At The Oaks at Plainfield, residents form strong connections, with several commenting on the welcoming nature of fellow residents. At NeighborCare of Chapel Hill, residents en ...
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Handy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Handy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Handy, 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 Handy 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 Handy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Handy, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Handy 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 Handy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Handy, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
35.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
53.4%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Handy 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 Handy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Handy, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.4%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.6%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
36.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.1%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
45.5%
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Park Square Manor, Meadowood and Independence Village of Columbus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Handy, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 63 independent living facilities near Handy, Indiana. See the full list.

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