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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Markle, IN

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The cost of independent living in Markle is about $6,716 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 505 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 Kingston Residence of Fort Wayne
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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It has been an incredible blessing to have been a resident here for over 5 years - I am moving only because of my job which is taking me out of state. My 2BR apartment has been a delight - spacious and...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Photo of Trails Edge Apartments
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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
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: 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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Warsaw’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 fireplace...
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.
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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.
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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Photo of Primrose Retirement Community of Kokomo
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
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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 Markle, IN

The average cost of senior living in Markle is $6,716 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lagro, IN with an average of $2,518 per month.

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

Markle, IN
$6,716/mo
$2,929/mo

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

Markle, IN
$6,716/mo
$3,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$7,926/mo
Independent Living
$6,716/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,651/mo
Studio
$4,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,033/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,790/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,990/mo

Senior living costs in Markle 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: Markle, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarkle, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$6,716/mo$3,203/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,290/mo$4,010/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$7,926/mo$5,074/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Markle, IN:$6,716/mo
Indiana:$3,203/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Markle, IN:$3,290/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Markle, IN:$7,926/mo
Indiana:$5,074/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Markle, IN, over time

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

Markle, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Markle, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Markle 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
Markle, IN$3,195/mo$3,021/mo+5.8%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Markle, IN
2024 average cost:$3,195/mo
2023 average cost:$3,021/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Markle

Recent reviews for independent living in Markle

Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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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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Edgewood Downs in Fort Wayne, IN

4.1
I would tell others that this is a nice place to live. The food is marginal. The communication with the staff was good and they were able to assist with answering any questions or concerns with my loved one.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews praise the friendly and kind nature of the staff at their community, with many mentioning how helpful they have been. At Georgetowne Place, the staff went above and beyond to make new residents feel welcome and at home. At Smith Farms Manor, staff members learn residents' nam ...
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Varied activities for social engagement. Residents express enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered at their communities. At Jefferson Manor, residents participate in weekly events and activities, keeping them engaged and active. At The Crossings at Kokomo, there are opportunities to join games, bingo, parties, and more ...
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Comfortable and homelike apartments. Reviews consistently mention the comfort and homelike atmosphere of the private living spaces. At The Crossings at Kokomo, residents speak highly of their sun room and the ability to enjoy the sun and beautiful weather. At Park Place Senior Living, the apartment is bright and spacious, makin ...
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Delicious and well-prepared meals. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Jefferson Manor, both residents and their families appreciate the great meals and dining experiences. At Smith Farms Manor, the food is well prepared and properly served, with a variety of choices to cat ...
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Helpful and attentive maintenance. Maintenance services are mentioned positively in several reviews, with residents praising the quick response and expertise of staff. At Georgetowne Place, maintenance staff are knowledgeable and capable, keeping the facilities in excellent condition. At Briarwood Village, the head of mainten ...
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Sense of community and belonging. Several reviews mention the sense of community and belonging that residents feel at their senior living communities. At Heritage Park Assisted Living and Garden Homes, residents are friendly and welcoming, making it easy for newcomers to fit in. At StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, StoryPoint fee ...
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Markle independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Markle independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Markle, 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 Markle 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 Markle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Markle, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Markle 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 Markle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Markle, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Markle 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 Markle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Markle, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
46.4%
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