The Oaks at Plainfield

A Sonida Senior Living independent living community in Plainfield with respite-care stays available; less than 15 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport.

The Oaks at Plainfield, at 855 Southfield Dr, is a Sonida Senior Living independent-living community in Hendricks County, per the operator's own site. Pricing is listed starting at $1,700/month, with three daily meals plus snacks, housekeeping, laundry, and 24-hour staff support included in rent; the community also offers respite-care (temporary-stay) options. It was named a U.S. News & World Report 'Best Senior Living' community for 2025.

On-site amenities include an activities room, a movie theater with lounge seating, an outdoor gazebo and garden beds, a fireplace lounge, and a small chapel. The community is pet-friendly for cats and small dogs and sits less than 15 minutes from Indianapolis International Airport, convenient to Hendricks Regional Health's Plainfield Medical Center and IU Health West Hospital.

Short answer

The Oaks at Plainfield is an independent living provider at 855 Southfield Dr, Plainfield, 46168, in Hendricks County.

Location and contact

Community	The Oaks at Plainfield
Care type	Independent Living
Address	855 Southfield Dr, Plainfield, 46168
County	Hendricks County
Website	Official site

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Plainfield in context

Plainfield sits beside Indianapolis International Airport, with a large logistics and warehouse employment base; its senior-care supply is smaller than Avon's but includes skilled nursing options serving both Plainfield and the wider Hendricks County area.

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Listing details verified 2026-07-21 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.

Questions families ask

What should I do after a parent's first fall?

Treat it as a signal, not an accident -- a first fall is one of the strongest predictors of the next one. Get the cause investigated (medications, vision, inner-ear issues), fix the immediate environment, and ask CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions about equipment-lending programs.

What should I do right after a dementia diagnosis?

Slow down -- very little has to be decided the first month. Get the specific diagnosis type, since Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body and frontotemporal dementia progress differently, and put power of attorney and medical power of attorney paperwork in place now, while capacity is clear.

I live out of state. How do I manage my parent's care from a distance?

Build a plan that survives a bad-weather week when you cannot fly in. Recruit local eyes such as a Meals on Wheels driver or trusted neighbor, get medical power of attorney and HIPAA authorization in place, and establish one local point of contact, such as CICOA or a geriatric care manager.

Location and contact

Plainfield in context

Other independent living options near Plainfield

Questions families ask

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