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The cost of independent living in Lake Santee is about $3,508 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 84 options. Read 1235 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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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
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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.
Hold on for a wonderful ride at Woodland Terrace of New Palestine. Life in this community is filled with joyful moments and fun events. The community’s dedicated team goes all out to provide attentive care and rewarding activities. In fact, one activity has been the talk of the town for years. In...
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
Newly renovated senior apartment homes are now available at our convenient Westwood location. Maintenance free living and a professional, caring staff await you. We work hard to build lasting relationships with each and every member of our community by offering clean, affordable apartment homes...
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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.
Established in 1899 as a pioneering mission of five Methodist Conferences, Twin Towers combines the unique charm of historic buildings with innovative programs and modern amenities to offer an unparalleled lifestyle for today's seniors. Along with the best of campus amenities, we offer the finest...
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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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 residents are nice and seems genuinely happy. The staff is good and very helpful. The apartment is large and larger than others we viewed at other places and is a good size for my mom. I had some issues...
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: 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.
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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They are overcrowded, but I think they all are. It means a lot when the nurse comes in and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He would just get the biggest smile. Anything he needed they gave him....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
Outstanding eastside apartment community. Two bedroom apartments for $435/month including heat and water (2 for the price of 1)! Secure and quiet. On busline and close to interstate. Across from Churches, Grocery, and Shopping. Our maintenance staff is efficient and caring for the Home renter’s...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since 1997, Wyndham Hall has offered a unique affordable housing alternative especially for people 55 and older whose income range qualifies. Wyndham Hall apartment homes offer a sense of individuality uncommon in other adult communities. Apartment homes at Wyndham Hall include water, sewer and...
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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...
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benjamin Court is a 55+ independent living, affordable apartment community. Located in the Historic Fort Harrison area, on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Benjamin Court not only has luxury one and two bedroom apartments, but also an award winning full-service activities program. We strive...
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My daughter and I am very pleased with the services we have received from this community. We know my wife is safe, and in good hands when she is here. I'am comfortable with her staying here while I go handle...
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.
St. Charles Community is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame. We have been serving the Senior population for well over 50 years. St. Charles began as a Skilled Nursing facility and now provides many levels of care to the seniors in our community. These levels include independent living in our...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Santee, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lake Santee is $3,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood, IN with an average of $1,360 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Santee, IN, vs. nearby cities

Lake Santee, IN
$3,508/mo
$3,614/mo
$4,138/mo

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

Lake Santee, IN
$3,508/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Santee, IN, vs. other senior living options

$5,155/mo
Independent Living
$3,508/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Santee, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,098/mo
Studio
$4,059/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,924/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,615/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,158/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Santee 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: Lake Santee, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Santee, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,508/mo$3,197/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,365/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$5,155/mo$5,061/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Lake Santee, IN:$3,508/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Santee, IN:$4,365/mo
Indiana:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Lake Santee, IN:$5,155/mo
Indiana:$5,061/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Santee, IN, over time

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

Lake Santee, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lake Santee, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Santee 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
Lake Santee, IN$2,535/mo$2,289/mo+10.7%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Santee, IN
2024 average cost:$2,535/mo
2023 average cost:$2,289/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
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 Lake Santee

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Santee

Beech Grove Meadows

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

McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
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.

Doverwood Village in Hamilton, OH

5.0
Our loved one is settling in to her new place after being there one month. We are impressed with their visiting Doctor and system in place for having prescriptions delivered to the facility. The staff is very caring and pleasant. Sometimes the residents complain about the food, however, I ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and caring staff. Many residents express appreciation for the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff at their community. Reviews for Beech Grove Meadows mention the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with the communities' caregivers.
Wide range of social activities. Activities are a key feature mentioned in numerous reviews, with families praising the variety of offerings at communities like Greentree at Westwood Senior Living and The Waterford at Fairfield. Residents enjoy a range of activities, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, whether it's their private apartments or common areas like the library and dining room. Reviews for Independence Village of Columbus mention the modern design and spacious layout of the community's independent living units ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Residents and their families value the convenience of having health care services available on-site, allowing for quick response times and peace of mind. At Blue Rock Senior Living, for example, the community offers regular wellness checks and accommodates a range of care needs.
Engaging and interactive dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents emphasize the importance of quality meals and enjoyable dining experiences. At Rosegate Commons, for instance, residents can eat meals in the restaurant or opt out of the meal plan and prepare their own meals in their apartment. The dining staff goes the extra mil ...
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Opportunities for social interaction and connection. Residents value the opportunities to connect with their neighbors and form new friendships. At StoryPoint Fairfield, for example, residents participate in regular social events and activities, while at Maple Knoll Village, gardeners come together to tend to the community's beautiful grounds. ...
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Lake Santee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Santee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Santee, 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 Lake Santee 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 Lake Santee 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
34.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Santee 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 Lake Santee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Santee 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 Lake Santee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Santee, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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