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The cost of independent living in Muncie is about $5,092 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 84 options. Read 1196 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 Heritage Pointe of Warren
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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.
Click on link to take a virtual tour of one of our apartments. https://heritagepointeofwarren.org/our-care/independent-living/apartments/
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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.
Just a short drive from Indianapolis, Greenfield, Indiana prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, friendly residents, and strong values. At Springhurst Health Campus, we’re no different. A recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association Achievement in Excellence, we’re honored to provide our...
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 live here and I love the staff and nurses Very nice people here Good place.
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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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, 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.
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...
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. Rushville’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 gathering area...
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.
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: 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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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
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.
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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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.
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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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...
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.
Nora Commons on the Monon, a new active adult community for seniors 55+,  is now leasing spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes.   Our convenient location places you within walking distance to the Monon Trail, shopping, resturants and entertainment.  Adult...
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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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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: 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
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: 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.
Situated in beautiful central Indiana, Shelbyville is a unique town full of rich heritage and traditions. Residents of Ashford Place Health Campus who care to explore outside the campus grounds can enjoy annual festivals in the town circle, historic home tours, endless restaurants, and...
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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/
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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.
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 Muncie, IN

The average cost of senior living in Muncie is $5,092 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Matthews, IN with an average of $2,606 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muncie, IN vs. nearby cities

Muncie, IN
$5,092/mo
$2,622/mo
$5,521/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muncie, IN vs. the state and national average

Muncie, IN
$5,092/mo
$3,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,373/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muncie vs. other types of senior living

$6,967/mo
Independent Living
$5,092/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Muncie, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,937/mo
Studio
$4,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,469/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Muncie over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Muncie

Recent reviews for independent living in Muncie

Beech Grove Assisted Living and Garden Homes

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.

Sycamore Reserve in Indianapolis, IN

5.0
We have been here 3 years in June. We love it. Great food, nice apartments, love the staff, transportation, housekeeping, activities, shopping, and close to Community North Hospital. A beautiful place to live!

Zionsville Meadows Assisted Living

4.7
They are very resident oriented here. The staff are very helpful and will work with the family and residents on reasonable requests. The staff communication with the residents and family is quick. There are meals plans available to purchase that will suite the resident's needs. They are ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the kindness and warmth of the staff and residents at their community, creating a welcoming and friendly environment for newcomers. At Zionsville Meadows Assisted Living, residents enjoy the family like atmosphere and feel at home, with the staff going the extra mile to ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Many residents express their satisfaction with the food and dining experiences at their community. At Northridge Gracious Retirement Living, reviews highlight the fantastic food and accommodating chefs who make sure to meet individual dietary requirements. The dining rooms at Independence Vil ...
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Personalized care and attention. Caring and attentive staff are a top priority for many senior communities. At Independence Village of Fishers South, residents praise the staff for their personalized approach, going above and beyond to help and support their loved ones. The staff at Traditions at Solana are also commended f ...
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Engaging and varied activities. Senior living communities offer various activities tailored to residents' interests. At Spring Mill Meadows, residents enjoy the numerous activities on offer, from exercise classes to cultural and entertainment outings. The engaging activities at Traditions at North Willow help keep resident ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their community, noting the well-maintained facilities, both indoors and outdoors. The gardens and walking trails at Five Star Residences of Northwoods are a favorite among residents, while the cleanliness of apartments and common areas a ...
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Resident-oriented staff and management. Resident-focused care is essential for a successful senior living experience. At Zionsville Meadows Assisted Living, the staff are described as helpful and dedicated to residents, while the on-site management team at Northridge Gracious Retirement Living is always available and responsive to ...
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Muncie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muncie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muncie, 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 Muncie 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 Muncie 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
38.8%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
33.2%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Muncie 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 Muncie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
35.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
38.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muncie 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 Muncie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
27.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
31.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
40.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
45.8%
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There are 84 independent living facilities near Muncie, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Muncie, Indiana are Traditions at North Willow, Five Star Residences of Clearwater and Independence Village of Fishers South. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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