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The cost of independent living in Handy is about $3,277 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options. Read 658 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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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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My mother-in-law has been a resident for almost 2 years. Autumn Park rocks, the staff are very engaging, very attentive and address special needs wonderfully. The Apartments are very spacious compared to...
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, 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.
Parkview Village is a not-for-profit facility with a warm environment and surrounded by friendly people with Christian values.  We operate with integrity in a trust-worthy atmosphere and will strive to provide for the needs of all our residents.  Located within the beautiful...
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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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.
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.
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: 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.
Skyline Suites was first opened in May of 2018. Our staff and partners have over 75 years of combined experience in senior care. We have twice been voted "Best Assisted Living facility" by local publications. We are a family owned and operated small business located in Salem, Indiana. Skyline...
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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.
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I am very happy with this community. The staff is caring and helpful. It is very clean and taken care of. They have alot of great activities to help stay active. I would highly recommend for others seeking...
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.
Brookhaven at County Line offers all this, and more. We're close to conveniences like shopping, restaurants and medical facilities- making your life just a little easier. Even better, our resident activities and amenities help you get to know your neighbors and build a new community of friends!At...
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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: 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.
Crestwood Living means living life to the fullest — enjoying friends and having the freedom to do all of the things you like best. It's comfortable, affordable senior living where one low monthly payment includes all utilities, free bus transportation, social activities, events and much more.All...
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Thank you just does not seem appropriate; but there are no other words that I can say - the peace of mind, the level of care and the staff at Ivy Trace is exceptional. The facility is warm and inviting. My...
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.
Ivy Trace Assisted Living is a small residence of just 15 one-bedroom apartments. All on one floor, we have no steps or elevators to contend with. Our comfortable community living room is warm and inviting for watching favorite shows or movies on our big screen TV, enjoying musical...
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, 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.
Bright and beautiful, Woodland Terrace of Danville will fill you with inspiration from the moment you come through the front doors. The stunning interior design with distinct spaces ensures you and your friends and family members will create lasting memories. Sit down at a table on the veranda...
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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.
At Summit Place West you will find all the comforts of home and then some. We feature studio apartments, one-bedroom suites, and one-bedroom deluxe, and two-bedroom suites. Each resident participates in a wellness program that includes a monthly health check by a licensed nurse. A resident...
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Crestwood West is a five star community! The friendly staff are so welcoming it makes your day - you feel special and just like family. The affordable price for all of the amenities makes this place an...
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.
We offer a choice of lifestyle options for those over 55, with amenities and outstanding services at an affordable rate. Conveniently located on the west side of Indianapolis minutes from Interstate 465, near shopping, restaurants, and some of the countries best hospitals. Justus Community...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Handy, IN

The average cost of senior living in Handy is $3,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinsville, IN with an average of $2,648 per month.

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

Handy, IN
$3,277/mo

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

Handy, IN
$3,277/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,714/mo
Independent Living
$3,277/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$3,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,161/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,176/mo

Senior living costs in Handy 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: Handy, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHandy, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,277/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,555/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,714/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Handy, IN:$3,277/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Handy, IN:$4,555/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Handy, IN:$5,714/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Handy, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Handy 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Handy, IN$1,879/mo$1,891/mo-0.6%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Handy, IN
2024 average cost:$1,879/mo
2023 average cost:$1,891/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Handy

Recent reviews for independent living in Handy

Harmony at Avon

5.0
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 highly recommend this facility.

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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Gentry Park Senior Living in Bloomington, IN

4.0
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 by a buy-out. Hopefully they've already addressed the issues I observed. Dad went to ...
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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 Pinnacle West, residents enjoy interactin ...
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Responsive and accommodating management. Residents express appreciation for the attentiveness and support from community management. At McKay Manor, the staff are described as 'really helpful' and 'wonderful in making residents feel comfortable'. At Pinnacle West, management's willingness to connect residents with resources like Ve ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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
43.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
56.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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