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"Located in Chesterton, Indiana, Residences at Coffee Creek is a newly-constructed Licensed Residential Care Community that strives to cultiv..."
READ MOREThe average cost of assisted living in the county is $3,675 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 11 Assisted Living Communities in Porter County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Porter County, IN
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"Located in Chesterton, Indiana, Residences at Coffee Creek is a newly-constructed Licensed Residential Care Community that strives to cultiv..."
READ MORE2601 Valparasio Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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"Every resident at Brookdale Valparaiso I (formerly Sterling House of Valparaiso) is provided with their own unique treatment plan, tailored ..."
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"At Aviva Valparaiso, we provide outstanding senior living experiences by combining lovely apartment homes with thoughtful amenities, health ..."
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"Valparaiso Senior Village is a brand new, luxury community offering assisted living and memory care. We offer spacious studio, one-bedroom a..."
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3303 Pines Village Circle, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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"Pines Village is located in the northwest Indiana town of Valparaiso just minutes from Bullseye Lake and the shops of Cumberland Crossing Pl..."
READ MORE6235 Sterling Creek Rd, Portage, IN 46368
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"Avalon Springs Health Campus is located near the heart of downtown Valparaiso, IN; a town known for its unique restaurants, plentiful shoppi..."
READ MORE5911 Lute Road, Portage, IN 46368
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"Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused wi..."
READ MORE1600 feather rock drive, Lowell, IN 46307
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"Two Hearts Homes for Seniors is a spectacular new senior living home located Lowell Indiana. This boutique community provides high-quality ..."
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"Nestled in the hub of Lake County just 50 miles southeast of Chicago's Loop, Bickford of Crown Point is a welcoming oasis for seniors in..."
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"Clarendale of Schererville is an all-new senior living community offering three lifestyle choices independent living, assisted living, and m..."
READ MORE203 W Franciscan Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
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"At Saint Anthony, you'll find a full range of services and treatments, including assisted living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, rehabilitati..."
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"Living at Wittenberg Village offers excellence in retirement living today alongside confidence and peace of mind for the future. Residents h..."
READ MORE6685 E. 117th Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307
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"Discover a caring, homelike and compassionate atmosphere in a truly friendly Christian senior living community. Crown Point Christian Villag..."
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"At Settlers Place, our senior living community, we develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registe..."
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"Brookdale Merrillville (formerly Sterling House of Merrillville) has warm and caring staff who learn our residents' history, interests a..."
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"Apartment Amenities Towne Centre Living offers a number of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with amenities that center around r..."
READ MORE4300 Cleveland Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
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"St. Anthony of Lansing provides a wonderful residential alternative to a nursing home or to struggling alone at home. At St. Anthony of Lan..."
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"Here at Oak Woods Manor, our primary focus is to provide our residents with the maximum amount of independence possible, while also ensuring..."
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"Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee. Priority access to Assisted Living and Nursing Care on discounted Fee-For-Service basis."
READ MORE1300 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360
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"Brookdale Michigan City II (formerly Clare Bridge of Michigan City) is highly regarded for its excellent features that make our residents fe..."
READ MORE101 West 87th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
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"Spring Mill Health Campus is situated in the south of Merrillville. It is surrounded by a huge variety of health care facilities, including ..."
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"Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is ..."
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1101 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360
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"We started Cedarhurst of Dyer to provide truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual an..."
READ MORE601 SHEFFIELD AVE, Dyer, IN 46311
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"Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is situated in a residential neighborhood next to Northgate Community Park in Dyer, Indiana. Resident..."
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221 W Division St., Demotte, IN 46310
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"Our mission at Oak Grove Christian Retirement Village is to make sure you live a worry-free life. Our home, the growing town of DeMotte, Ind..."
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"Hammond-Whiting Care Center can be found in Whiting, an Indiana suburb of Chicago. This location provides residents with access to Lake Mich..."
READ MORE4400 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
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802 US HIGHWAY 20 EAST, Michigan City, IN 46360
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200 Russell St #101, Hammond, IN 46320
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13165 Wilton Ave, New Buffalo, MI 49117
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"Carol's Home Adult Foster Care is located in New Buffalo, a city in Berrien County, Michigan. The southern shore of Lake Michigan and Warren..."
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The quality of life is great and with help any time. The food is good, and they're very accommodating if you want something different or you want something changed or something. They seem to be doing everything they can to make residents happy also.
Diana
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My dad was here and they have 20 or so for memory care and 80 apartments for assisted living, so it is one of the larger facilities. It's a nice place, and they have nice staff and activities too. They were very good with visitations when it follows state guidelines, and it is easily located in Valparaiso, too. He has been on the assisted living side, but he needs a little extra assistance. My dad says the food was very good. They have a barber salon, and they also have a large entertainment area. It's on the second floor, it is a very large mezzanine, and it has vaulted ceilings. As far as air circulation, it's really nice, bright, and open. They have several different seating areas for those that want to sit and read a book. It is a very elegant place that a senior would feel like, "This is a really nice place, I can't have my home myself but I feel like I'm in a home," but it doesn't feel like a hotel.
M Sarkisian
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Very special place! The staff is outstanding. The food is delicious. The activities are abundant. The residents are happy, social and kind. We love everything about Storypoint for our mom/mother in law. Moving to Storypoint was a great decision. Life is good....stress free!
Porter County’s average monthly cost of assisted living is $3,675, which is below the state ($4,385) and national ($4,000) averages. Costs are higher in neighboring South Bend ($4,625) and Elkhart ($4,043) and significantly more expensive in nearby Chicago, IL ($4,794).
Throughout Indiana, assisted living prices start at $2,978 in Fort Wayne and go up to $5,205 in Lafayette.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Porter County, so data for the closest city, Michigan City, was used.
Porter County/Michigan City Area
$3,675
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,385
South Bend
$4,625
Elkhart
$4,043
Lafayette
$5,205
Indianapolis
$5,053
Kokomo
$3,630
Fort Wayne
$2,978
Senior care costs in Porter County range from $867 for adult day health services up to $7,939 for around-the-clock medical care in a nursing facility. Generally speaking, costs reflect the level of care that comes with each service. Assisted living costs an average of $3,675 per month and includes meals, private or semiprivate accommodations and limited nonmedical supervision. In-home care from a homemaker or a home health aide costs $4,385 per month based on 44 hours of service weekly, and they don’t include room-and-board costs.
Assisted Living
$3,675
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Adult Day Health Services
$867
Nursing Home Care
$7,939
Medicaid is a nationwide, government-funded health care program that gives low-income individuals access to essential health services. In accordance with federal law, all Medicaid plans must include coverage for physician services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, transportation to Medicaid-funded services, X-rays, lab tests and long-term care in a nursing home.
In Indiana, seniors aged 65 and older may qualify for free long-term Medicaid benefits if they meet the financial and medical criteria. Income limits are set at $2,313 monthly per person and assets are limited to $2,000 per person and $3,000 per couple when both spouses require care. Seniors must also need assistance with three activities of daily living, such as bathing, eating, dressing, toileting or mobility.
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Seniors who qualify for Medicaid coverage and need the level of care provided in a nursing home may be eligible for the Aged and Disabled waiver, a home and community-based services waiver program.
This waiver lets seniors age in place in their home or a noninstitutional setting, such as an assisted living facility, by funding enhanced supports and services. These benefits are assigned by the participant’s case manager in accordance with their plan of care.
Waiver services may include:
Elderlife Financial Assisted Living Bridge Loan
Seniors who transition from their own home into an assisted living community often need access to cash to cover moving expenses and monthly care costs. Elderlife’s assisted living bridge loan is designed to bridge the financial gap that can occur while seniors are waiting for their homes to sell, liquidating their investments or paying the deductible on their long-term care insurance policy.
To qualify for a bridge loan, seniors must have a good credit score as the loan is set up as an unsecured line of credit. Up to six people can be listed on the loan application to improve the overall creditworthiness, and applications can be processed online or over the phone for free. In most cases a response is provided within 24 hours, and successful applicants can access the funds immediately.
For more information, including current interest rates, call Elderlife Financial at (888) 228-4500.
Residential Care Assistance Program
Seniors aged 65 and older who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits and/or are covered under Medicaid and are unable to live independently may qualify for the Residential Care Assistance Program.
The RCAP covers room-and-board costs in RCAP-approved facilities for seniors who need some assistance but don’t meet Medicaid’s criteria for nursing home placement. It’s also important to note that RCAP approved facilities aren’t available in every county, so applicants may need to move to a county where placement is available.
For more information, contact Porter County Aging and Community Services at (219) 464-9736.
Seniors aged 50 and older can participate in a variety of activities and special events at the county’s senior centers. Programming includes line dancing, painting classes, pilates fitness group and drop-in card games. Seniors can also enjoy low-cost lunches, take part in preventative health screening clinics and learn about local resources.
Banta Senior Center
605 Beech St., Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1301
Bonner Senior Center
5800 Lexington Ave., Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-3591
Veterans and their families can access free help with VA benefit claims, appeals and state and federal entitlements at the Porter County Veterans Service Office.
Comprehensive outpatient VA health services are available at the Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic. Services include primary and women’s health care, chronic disease management, optometry and audiology, social work and addictions counseling.
Porter County Veterans Service Office
155 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 465-3587
Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Clinic
9301 Madison St., Crown Point, IN 46307-7745
(219) 662-5000
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