Guide to Indiana Assisted Living Facilities

Important Facts About Indiana Assisted Living Homes

In the Great Lakes state of Indiana, the organizations tasked with overseeing assisted living facilities are the Indiana State Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care (ISDH), and the Indiana Division of Aging (DA). If you want to reach out direct to either of these state divisions, then you can contact them by phone at (317)-233-1325 for the ISDH and at (888)-673-0002 for the DA. The licensure term that the state uses to define these assisted living facilities is "residential care facilities". In terms of resident space, Indiana assisted living facilitates must have private resident units reach a minimum of 100 square feet and multiple-occupancy resident units must provide a minimum of 80 square feet per resident. Additionally, each Indiana assisted living facility that was licensed after March 1, 2003, must have a private toilet, lavatory, and tub or shower in every unit.

Average Costs of Indiana Assisted Living Facilities

If you are currently in search of an Indiana assisted living home for your loved one, then you will want to understand more about the monthly average costs. Seniors who choose to reside at Indiana assisted living facilities should expect to pay anywhere from $1,500 to $6,420, with the average coming in around $2,717 per month. However these are only generic numbers across the whole state, so if you have a specific city in mind for you loved one, then the cost may vary. Below are the average monthly costs for Indiana assisted living facilities in Indianapolis and the Fort Wayne area.

• Residents who are looking to live in Indiana assisted living facilities in the Indianapolis area will end up paying anywhere from $2,075 to $3,074, with the average being $2,818 per month.
• Residents who want to live in a Indiana assisted living facilities in the Fort Wayne area will end up paying anywhere from $2,000 to $3,900, with the average being $2,931 per month.

Finding Assisted Living Homes in Indiana

If you are currently conducting a search for a great Indiana assisted living facility for your loved one, then you can use the simple search form at the top of this page to learn more about the options in your area. All you need to do is provide your desired zip code and the type of senior care of interest for your loved one, then you will be quickly connected to our partner site which has a detailed directory of all the state licensed assisted living homes in Indiana, that have openings for residents. If you would prefer to speak with someone direct to get more assistance with finding the right assisted living facility, then you can call the toll-free number listed at the top of this page to get the help you need. Our expert team of elder care advisors are always available to you free of charge, and will be able to help answer all the questions you have about your search for the right Indiana assisted living facility for your loved one.