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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Lawn, IN

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The cost of independent living in Shady Lawn is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 184 options.

Read 5261 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 South Holland, Homewood and Valparaiso.

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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.
Photo of Elmhurst Pointe
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Robineau Residence, nestled in a residential neighborhood in Skokie, is home to 24 older adults, who enjoy a family-like setting while maintaining their own independence. With a warm, homey atmosphere, residents enjoy the companionship of others. Four private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom,...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Three Crowns Park
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Tucked away in one of Evanston's quiet residential neighborhoods, Three Crowns Park is a continuing care retirement community on a beautiful 7-acre piece of property.  We are a not-for-profit community whose mission is to provide high quality retirement housing and health care options that...
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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.
Avenida Naperville offers a fresh new approach to active living for adults 62 and better. Located just minutes away from the quaint, picturesque charm of Downtown Naperville and all your favorite conveniences, Avenida Naperville is a place to re-imagine the future while maintaining the comforts...
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Cost of independent living in Shady Lawn, IN

The average cost of senior living in Shady Lawn is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portage, IN with an average of $3,017 per month.

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

Shady Lawn, IN
$3,395/mo
$2,933/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Lawn, IN, vs. other senior living options

$7,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Lawn, IN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,049/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Lawn 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: Shady Lawn, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Lawn, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$2,933/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$4,849/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$6,668/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shady Lawn, IN:$3,395/mo
Indiana:$2,933/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Lawn, IN:$6,613/mo
Indiana:$4,849/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shady Lawn, IN:$7,913/mo
Indiana:$6,668/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady Lawn, IN, over time

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

Shady Lawn, ININ stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Shady Lawn, IN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady Lawn 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shady Lawn, IN$3,249/mo$3,092/mo+5.1%
Indiana$2,786/mo$2,768/mo+0.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Shady Lawn, IN
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,092/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$2,768/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Shady Lawn

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Lawn

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

High Point Residence Tinley Park

4.3
My brother [Removed] lived there for 2 1/2 years. I can't say enough good things about this facility. He had a lot of health needs but was able to be there and maintain a good amount of independence. The staff were always attentive to him and responsive to me. They helped us find wonderful ...
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Windward Pointe Senior Living in Portage, IN

5.0
Staff are friendly. I live in a villa and take care of the cleaning myself. Communication with family is fine. Move in was alright. I haven't had any meals, I cook for myself.

Shady Lawn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Lawn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Lawn, 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 Shady Lawn 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 Shady Lawn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Lawn, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Lawn 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 Shady Lawn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Lawn, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Lawn 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 Shady Lawn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Lawn, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
47.6%
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