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The Oaks at Plainfield

Independent Living in Plainfield — Hendricks County

Quick answer

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

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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

CommunityThe Oaks at Plainfield
Care typeIndependent Living
Address855 Southfield Dr, Plainfield, 46168
CountyHendricks County
WebsiteOfficial 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.

Other independent living options near Plainfield

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 senior care options exist in Hancock County?

Hancock County, anchored by Greenfield, has several verified assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing options and is served by Hancock Regional Health and CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions.

What's the difference between independent living and assisted living in Indiana?

Independent living is generally unlicensed housing -- apartments or cottages with dining and activities but no personal care. Assisted living communities in Indiana are licensed as Residential Care Facilities and provide medication administration and help with daily activities.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Indiana?

Both can be licensed as Residential Care Facilities, but a memory care unit must also file Indiana's Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care Disclosure under IC 12-10-5.5 and meet dementia-specific staff training requirements. There is no separate state cost median for memory care, unlike assisted living.

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