10 Best Independent Living Communities in Normal, IN

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The cost of independent living in Normal is about $2,933 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options.

Read 1570 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kokomo, Wabash and Tipton.

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Cost of independent living in Normal, IN

The average cost of senior living in Normal is $2,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anderson, IN with an average of $2,735 per month.

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

Normal, IN

$2,933/mo

Indiana state

$2,933/mo

U.S. national average

$3,520/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,670/mo

Memory Care

$6,306/mo

Independent Living

$2,933/mo

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

Studio

$2,802/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,177/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,747/mo

Senior living costs in Normal 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: Normal, IN

Column state: Indiana

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Normal, IN	Indiana	U.S.
Independent Living	$2,933/mo	$2,933/mo	$3,520/mo
Assisted Living	$4,670/mo	$4,849/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$6,306/mo	$6,668/mo	$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Normal, IN:$2,933/mo

Indiana:$2,933/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Normal, IN:$4,670/mo

Indiana:$4,849/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Normal, IN:$6,306/mo

Indiana:$6,668/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

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Independent living costs in Normal, IN, over time

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

Normal, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Normal, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Normal 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 average 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Normal, IN	$2,789/mo	$2,731/mo	+2.1%
Indiana	$2,541/mo	$2,468/mo	+2.9%
National	$2,855/mo	$2,810/mo	+1.6%

Normal, IN

2024 average cost:$2,789/mo

2023 average cost:$2,731/mo

Percent change:+2.1%

Indiana

2024 average cost:$2,541/mo

2023 average cost:$2,468/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

National

2024 average cost:$2,855/mo

2023 average cost:$2,810/mo

Percent change:+1.6%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Normal

Recent reviews for independent living in Normal

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 ...

Marquette, a CCRC in Indianapolis, IN

5.0

In my opinion the friendliness of the residents were what swayed us to Marquette over [facility removed]. We were decided on HV but I suggested we go ahead and look at Marquette. Every single resident we serendipitously ran in to was so effusive about the community it was swaying for us. Plus it ...

The Crossings at Kokomo

4.9

It's a really good place to live. I would like to see more people live here. People are so nice. They help me all the time. There is so much to do here, it's never boring. We play games, bingo, color, go on outings,parties.

Normal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Normal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Normal, 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 Normal 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 Normal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Normal, INNational

Nutritionist / dietician

42.1%

21.2%

Low / no sodium

35.5%

35.7%

No sugar

30.3%

32%

Vegetarian

31.6%

34.8%

Pureed meals

14.5%

11.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Normal 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 Normal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Normal, INNational

Professional chef

39.5%

37.6%

Restaurant style dining

52.6%

44.8%

Room service

46.1%

38.2%

Anytime dining

27.6%

17.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Normal 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 Normal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Normal, INNational

Activity director

51.3%

46.5%

Pet-focused programs

36.8%

29.3%

Community service programs

40.8%

34.2%

Devotional activities on-site

64.5%

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

53.9%

50.1%

Outings / off-site activities

65.8%

54.9%

Piano or organ

50%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

39.5%

39.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

44.7%

43%

Clubs / games / karaoke

52.6%

48.3%

Live performances

52.6%

48.1%

Dances

36.8%

34.3%

Fitness center

43.4%

40.7%

Fitness classes

52.6%

47.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Zionsville West, Independence Village of Fishers East and Sycamore Reserve are the top-rated independent living facilities near Normal, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 76 independent living facilities near Normal, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Normal, Indiana are Independence Village of Zionsville West, Independence Village of Fishers East and The Crossings at Noblesville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Normal, IN

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Cost of independent living in Normal, IN

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Normal vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Normal, IN, over time

Independent living cost trends in Normal, IN

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about independent living in Normal

Recent reviews for independent living in Normal

Normal independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Normal independent living

Availability of select dining options in Normal independent living

Availability of select programs and activities in Normal independent living

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