Independent living is housing, not care. Age-restricted apartments or cottages with dining, transportation, activities and maintenance handled — for adults who do not need help with daily activities.
We list 7 verified independent living options in Indianapolis.
What to watch for with independent living in Indianapolis
- Independent living is typically not licensed as a care facility, because no personal care is provided. Confirm for your state.
- Several campuses combine independent living with assisted living or nursing on the same campus, so a resident can move between levels without leaving the community.
- If help with daily activities is already needed, independent living is the wrong category, even when a community offers to arrange outside caregivers.
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Verified independent living in Indianapolis
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Run Village | Independent Living | 5457 West 62nd St Indianapolis, OH 46268 | Marion |
| Hoosier Village | Independent Living | 9891 Purple Plum Lane Indianapolis, OH 46268 | Marion |
| Traditions at North Willow | Independent Living | 1703 W. 86th St Indianapolis, OH 46260 | Marion |
| American Village (Senior Living) | Independent Living | 1790 E. 54th St Indianapolis, OH 46220 | Marion |
| Marquette | Independent Living | 8140 Township Line Road Indianapolis, OH 46260 | Marion |
| The Forum at the Crossing | Independent Living | 8505 Woodfield Crossing Blvd Indianapolis, OH 46240 | Marion |
| Altenheim | Independent Living | 3525 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, OH 46237 | Marion |
Independent Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Indianapolis sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stratford | Independent Living | 2460 Glebe Street Carmel, OH 46032 | Hamilton |
| Rose Senior Living Carmel | Independent Living | 1285 Fairfax Manor Dr Carmel, OH 46032 | Hamilton |
| The Barrington of Carmel | Independent Living | 1335 S. Guilford Road Carmel, OH 46032 | Hamilton |
| Sunrise on Old Meridian | Assisted Living | 12130 Old Meridian Street Carmel, OH 46032 | Hamilton |
| Independence Village of Carmel | Independent Living | 13390 N. Illinois St Carmel, OH 46032 | Hamilton |
| Majestic Care of Carmel Assisted Living | Assisted Living | 12999 N Pennsylvania Street Carmel, OH 46032 | Hamilton |
The Indianapolis market specifically
Indianapolis holds the metro's oldest and most varied senior-housing stock, much of it built for aging in place in neighborhoods that predate the suburban boom. Eskenazi Health and IU Health's Methodist, Riley and University campuses anchor discharge planning downtown and near-north, while Community Health Network and Franciscan Health cover the east and south sides.
Families comparing Indianapolis options are often weighing a downtown or near-north community close to major hospitals against a quieter, more suburban setting in the collar counties -- proximity to family and to a specific hospital system frequently outweighs neighborhood prestige in the actual decision.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
