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The cost of independent living in Leiters Ford is about $2,971 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 385 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Ruth C. Sabin HomeRuth C. Sabin Home is an independent living community in La Porte, IN. This community is located in an area within LaPorte County that is quiet and peaceful, and residents enjoy calling it home. Those who are residents of La Porte and the guests of those individuals enjoy...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
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: 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.
Avalon Village Garden Homes is an independent living community that is located in the peaceful town of Ligonier, IN, which is in Noble county. The area that the community is built in is beautiful and very historic, and those who enjoy going to museums will have a good time when they check out the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Kokomo provide independent living and assisted living senior care. A one-time refundable $1,000 security deposit secures the retirement home of your choice. We work with 3 month contracts instead of 1 year contracts.Apartments feature central air units and...
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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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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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.
Check out our floor plans for our apartments and take a virtual tour by clicking the link below. https://heritagepointeofhuntington.org/our-care/residential-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.

Cost of independent living in Leiters Ford, IN

The average cost of senior living in Leiters Ford is $2,971 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mentone, IN with an average of $2,577 per month.

Independent living costs in Leiters Ford, IN, vs. nearby cities

Leiters Ford, IN
$2,971/mo
$3,193/mo
$3,014/mo

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

Leiters Ford, IN
$2,971/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Leiters Ford, IN, vs. other senior living options

$4,988/mo
Independent Living
$2,971/mo

Independent living costs in Leiters Ford, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,635/mo
Studio
$3,644/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,803/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,170/mo

Senior living costs in Leiters Ford 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: Leiters Ford, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeiters Ford, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$2,971/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,695/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,988/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Leiters Ford, IN:$2,971/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Leiters Ford, IN:$3,695/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Leiters Ford, IN:$4,988/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Leiters Ford, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Leiters Ford 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
Leiters Ford, IN$3,261/mo$3,203/mo+1.8%
Indiana$2,503/mo$2,561/mo-2.3%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Leiters Ford, IN
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,203/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,503/mo
2023 average cost:$2,561/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Leiters Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Leiters Ford

Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, IN

5.0
Extended family gather here for special days like birthdays, Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years, etc. it is very affordable, delicious, accommodating time wise, and lets family join the resident(s) who has a harder time getting out. There’s no standing around and waiting for ...
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Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

4.9
I would tell them they have a great community there. She enjoyed every minute she had there. Along with field trips and activities. I just wished we could have moved her in sooner.

The Elms at Michigan City

4.9
multiple Family members have lived here throughout the years, My aunt had to utilized their wonderful extensions of care due having dementia she was able to keep functionality with familiar friends and workers by transitioning from villa to the assisted side and finally to memory care where ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the communities, with staff and residents making newcomers feel right at home. For instance, at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, residents speak highly of the ease of making new friends and the various social activities offere ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Numerous reviews commend the staff's commitment to providing excellent care and support for the residents. For example, at Crown Point Christian Village, nursing staff is recognized for their consistency and diligence, while caregivers at StoryPoint Chesterton go above and beyond to ensure r ...
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Engaging social activities. Communities provide a wide range of activities designed to encourage social interaction and keep residents engaged. At Tanglewood Trace, residents enjoy a variety of group activities and table games. In contrast, at Grace Village Retirement Community, residents appreciate the art program and ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality meals are a common theme in reviews, with many residents expressing their satisfaction with the food and the accommodations made for individual dietary needs. For instance, at StoryPoint Chesterton, reviews highlight the chef's ability to cater to specific dietary restrictions. Similar ...
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Independence-focused living. Many reviews emphasize the importance of maintaining independence for senior living, which is achieved through various community offerings. At Oak Woods Manor, residents share their appreciation for the balance between independence and assistance, as well as the allowance of pets. At The Cros ...
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Safe and secure community. Several reviews highlight the importance of safety in the community, with residents feeling secure and their families at ease knowing they are receiving proper care. For example, at Oak Woods Manor, the focus on safety measures ensures peace of mind for both residents and their families. Addit ...
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Leiters Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leiters Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leiters Ford, 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 Leiters Ford 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 Leiters Ford 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
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Leiters Ford 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 Leiters Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leiters Ford, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leiters Ford 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 Leiters Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
46.4%
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