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The cost of independent living in Meltzer is about $3,180 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 118 options. Read 2038 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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Senior Living at Forest Ridge is designed for those who want companionship and excellent amenities in a safe and engaging environment. We offer a number of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans, at an all-inclusive price, to fit the lifestyles of independent seniors. The hospitality-centered...
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.
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I've settled in here pretty much and I'm feeling like I made a good decision. The staff is really great, they are expanding with a wellness center and doing some health things and they have a pool for water...
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.
Our village offers independent living at an affordable rental rate. One and two bedroom villas are available, complete with kitchen appliances, washer and dryer hookups, total electric, paid water and sewer and maintenance free grounds and villas. A scenic 3-acre lake with a surrounding walking...
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.
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, 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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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.
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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Loved the facility and the staff. Older community, very well kept and clean. Spoke with many residents as we toured who were visiting in the lobby and spoke very positive about their apartment and all the...
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...
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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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...
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.
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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: 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
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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.
RoseWalk on Main offers convenience and caringA retirement community designed especially for active adults over 55 years of age. The comfort of life in small towns and close-knit neighborhoods is still available at RoseWalk on Main.RoseWalk on Main is a comfortable, attractive community boasting...
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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: 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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The food is ok, she doesn't think they season it enough sometimes. They have plenty of food, she says everytime she turns around it's time to eat.
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.
CrownPointe of Anderson is located on Anderson's east side near Anderson University. The campus includes a 56-apartment assisted living building, new luxury condominiums, patio homes and villas. The assisted living building provides 24-hour staffing, three nutritious meals each day, a...
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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
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Anderson provide independent living and assisted living senior care. We're located in a cozy neighborhood with lots of access to outdoor activities. We have large garages, valet parking and extra storage space. On the inside, all of our apartments and townhomes...

Cost of independent living in Meltzer, IN

The average cost of senior living in Meltzer is $3,180 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood, IN with an average of $1,360 per month.

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

Meltzer, IN
$3,180/mo
$3,596/mo

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

Meltzer, IN
$3,180/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,187/mo

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

$4,595/mo
Independent Living
$3,180/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,930/mo
Studio
$4,079/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,892/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,723/mo

Senior living costs in Meltzer 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: Meltzer, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeltzer, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,180/mo$3,197/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living$4,109/mo$4,008/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$4,595/mo$5,061/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Meltzer, IN:$3,180/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Meltzer, IN:$4,109/mo
Indiana:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Meltzer, IN:$4,595/mo
Indiana:$5,061/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
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Independent living costs in Meltzer, IN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meltzer 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Meltzer, IN$2,248/mo$2,391/mo-6.0%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Meltzer, IN
2024 average cost:$2,248/mo
2023 average cost:$2,391/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
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 Meltzer

Recent reviews for independent living in Meltzer

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.

Nora Commons on the Monon in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have gone so far at Nora Commons! It's a very nice looking, well kept community, and the people all seem very friendly! I really appreciate how on top of things they are when it comes to maintenance, my loved one's refrigerator broke and they had it replaced in ...
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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. Many reviews praise the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at their community. Residents at Independence Village of Fishers South and Pinnacle West express their appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members, who make residents feel like family.
Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities and events offered at their communities. At Northridge Gracious Retirement Living, residents enjoy bingo, crafts, and physical therapy sessions, while those at Traditions at North Willow participate in outings and exercise classes.
Cleanliness and upkeep of community spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness in creating a comfortable living environment. Residents of The Oaks at Plainfield and Northridge Gracious Retirement Living appreciate the cleanliness of their living spaces and common areas, whereas Sugar Grove mentions the need f ...
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Customized care and individualized attention. Residents and their families often report feeling reassured by the care and attention received from their community. At Independence Village of Columbus, the staff accommodates individual needs and makes daily tasks easier and safer for residents.
Dining services with accommodating menus. Throughout the reviews, quality food is highlighted as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. The chefs at Independence Village of Zionsville West and Independence Village of Fishers South accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure ...
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Communication and transparency between staff and families. Clear and effective communication is crucial for keeping residents and their families informed and involved in their care. At Northridge Gracious Retirement Living, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
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Meltzer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meltzer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meltzer, 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 Meltzer 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 Meltzer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meltzer, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Meltzer 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 Meltzer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meltzer, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meltzer 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 Meltzer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meltzer, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
46.4%
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McKay Manor, Traditions at North Willow and Independence Village of Zionsville West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meltzer, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 118 independent living facilities near Meltzer, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Meltzer, Indiana are Independence Village of Zionsville West, Park Square Manor and The Crossings at Banta Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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