Located in central Indiana in Hamilton County, Carmel sits just north of Indianapolis in a region where 109 assisted living communities serve seniors with daily care needs. As of 2024, these...
By reading through the 1457 reviews reviews in our directory, you can learn more about local assisted living communities and their amenities. These testimonials contribute to an average quality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
182 S. County Road, 550 East, Avon, IN 46123
4.5
(48 reviews)
I visited this community looking for a place for my mother in law. It was very clean and welcoming. They have a lot of food options and plenty of activities. The staff was friendly also. I have a couple more place's to look at but so far this is my ...
$3,500
334 S Cherry St, Westfield, IN 46074
4.5
(10 reviews)
I've already moved into Sanders Glen Assisted Living. I chose it because of the care that they give. The nursing staff is great. Physical therapy is very good. Everybody's friendly and welcoming. It's pretty central to my friends that help me. I like...
$3,100
10799 Alliance Drive, Camby, IN 46113
4.5
(6 reviews)
I toured Worthington Place. I liked it. They have a couple of openings right now. It's just like a small apartment inside, and it is assisted living only. It seemed very nice and very clean. They have a little refrigerator, a freezer in all the indiv...
$3,587
CARING STARS WINNER
7525 Rosegate Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46237
4.4
(39 reviews)
I toured Rosegate Commons, and they were very nice. I got to meet with some of the residents, and we had lunch with a couple of them and just got a little feel for the place, and it was very homey. If I go into independent living and need help later ...
$1,960
12950 Talblick Street, Fishers, IN 46037
4.4
(29 reviews)
I've been here at Independence Village of Fishers East for a year and a half now. The staff is great. They have activities here for us and those are great, very well thought out and very enjoyable. The food is very good. I'm really happy I've moved t...
$3,330
5865 Sugar Ln, Plainfield, IN 46168
4.3
(33 reviews)
I like that Sugar Grove Senior Living is very clean. It doesn't smell. My parents have a very nice, spacious, and clean apartment there. My father says the food is delicious. They have tons of activities. They have different church services, Bible ...
$2,175
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11011 Village Square Lane, Fishers, IN 46038
4.3
(18 reviews)
What I like about Meadow Brook Senior Living, first of all, is the community relations director, she's the person who interfaces with the public as they come in and with the family. The main reason I wanted that facility is that she was so helpful to...
$2,795
PROMOTION!
2141 North Dan Jones Road, Avon, IN 46123
4.3
(8 reviews)
I was very impressed with Harmony at Avon. That was number one on my list of the three that I visited. I was very impressed with the director. She's very empathetic. I really liked it. If my niece moved there, I was encouraged to come and have a meal...
$2,350
6311 W 900 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
4.3
(28 reviews)
I toured Traditions at Brookside. They had a very nice homey feel when I walked in there. The staff was all super friendly and polite. They were very good at communication. Their common area was very nice. They had like an open library section and ev...
$3,300
PROMOTION!
8800 Spoon Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46219
4.2
(17 reviews)
I like Greenbriar Village. It impressed me immensely how clean and nicely decorated it was. The other thing is that there are two levels of memory care and each level has its own dining room and kitchen, which I thought was nice. The other thing that...
$3,310
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
200 Meadow Lakes Dr., Mooresville, IN 46158
4.2
(34 reviews)
My dad will move into Meadow Lakes, and I like that assisted living is separate from full-time living. It's very clean and roomy. He can go in and out as he pleases and walk the grounds. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a barber sal...
$1,850
1667 Sheridan Rd, Noblesville, IN 46062
4.2
(25 reviews)
Facility-wise, Harbour Manor & The Lodge was very clean and very nice. The rooms they got weren't as big as the rooms that I visited in the other two facilities, but they were still nice. The young lady did a nice job. Her name was Brooke, and I woul...
$3,500
7721 Battery Pointe Way, Indianapolis, IN 46240
4.1
(37 reviews)
I toured Traditions at Solana. Their price was competitive. It was very fair for a couple of other places that were of similar quality. So the pricing was very good. They were very willing to work with me on that. As soon as I walked into the buildin...
$3,295
3021 Stella Dr, Greenwood, IN 46143
4.1
(21 reviews)
I toured Bickford of Greenwood. I like the community a lot. The room was not big, but it was nice. I can't remember what I liked least, but I did like it. And the person that was the rep was very nice. I liked the facility. It felt very cozy like hom...
$4,106
1176 Kingwood Drive , Avon, IN 46123
4.1
(24 reviews)
Traditions at Reagan Park is absolutely beautiful. The staff was very helpful. The only drawback that makes them be number two is the location of the independent living. It's not as convenient for people to get to the dining room. It's absolutely the...
$2,650
11851 Cumberland Road, Fishers, IN 46037
4.0
(32 reviews)
My father-in-law will be moving into Hamilton Trace. I like the facility. The apartments are very spacious. They would supply all full-sized appliances and a washer and dryer. They were very pleasant and very knowledgeable. They answered all our ques...
$2,840
8025 Doubleday Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46216
4.0
(2 reviews)
My dad recently moved to Fort Harrison Assited Living. What I have noticed since my dad moved in, the staff is very caring, the food is phenomenal, and you can see in the staff work how much they care about the residents. The management team is compa...
$4,195
1255 Demaree Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143
4.0
(4 reviews)
Demaree Crossing is an excellent facility. It's beautifully decorated and the nurses are attentive. My mother says the food is good. The rooms are nice. She's in a studio by herself, and it's small, but it's a lot better than some of the rooms in som...
$3,350
2026 E. 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
3.9
(27 reviews)
American Village was nice, and the staff was nice and helpful. They helped a lot with the questions I had. From what I saw, the overall condition of the facility was good. It was clean. The rooms were nice. I liked that they cater to the needs of the...
$2,425
3177 Meridian Parke Drive, Greenwood, IN 46142
3.8
(17 reviews)
Country Charm is great with their families and residents. Will to help and support. I have three family members here and hands down does a good job and appreciate each caregiver. Thank you...
$2,200
Assisted Living
Sbuck
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Carmel
The staff has gone above and beyond for my mother and we couldn’t be more appreciative. Dana, Meghan and Shawna have been great to work with!
Provider response
Hello, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear that our amazing team has played a vital role in caring for your mom. Your appreciation means a lot to us!
Assisted Living
Shannon
5.0
Review of Independence Village of Carmel
We moved mom in very recently and everyone has been very welcoming.
Provider response
Hi Shannon, Thank you for your review! We're proud of our dedicated team, and we're thrilled to hear that you've had a positive experience with us.
Assisted Living
Theresa
5.0
Review of Sunrise on Old Meridian
I toured Sunrise on Old Meridian. I was impressed. It had a home feel to it, like a home away from home feel to it. I like the level of care. It had that high level and high standard of care from...
Provider response
Hi Theresa, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Old Meridian. We would be...
Carmel’s assisted living facilities charge a typical monthly fee of around $3,993, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This rate runs hundreds of dollars below Indiana’s median of $5,013 and offers affordability compared to other nearby cities. Seniors in Lafayette pay approximately $5,499, and facilities in Terre Haute set rates close to $6,131.
Carmel
$3,993
Indiana
$5,013
United States
$5,350
Lafayette
$5,499
Kokomo
$5,198
Muncie
$5,383
Terre Haute
$6,131
The Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey lists the average cost of assisted living in Carmel as $4,478 per month. This is slightly lower than the national average of $4,500 but makes Carmel more expensive than the Indiana average of $4,283.
Low-income seniors in Carmel have access to two programs that can help them cover the expenses of assisted living. These include Supplemental Security Income – Category G and Indiana Medicaid. Carmel does not have an assisted living community that participates in the Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Indiana page
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
Assisted living ranks as Carmel's most cost-effective senior care solution, with residents paying around $3,993 monthly. By comparison, in-home care and home health care agencies charge higher rates of about $5,911 and $6,673, respectively. Additionally, seniors pay roughly $6,056 for adult day health care, and nursing homes charge approximately $7,908 for shared units.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$6,056
Assisted Living Facility
$3,993
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,908
Note: Since data for Carmel is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Indianapolis, instead.
Seniors planning on spending their retirement years in Carmel can take advantage of a variety of support services from nonprofit organizations and the local government. These organizations offer wellness services, social activities and benefit assistance.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| CICOA Aging and In-Home Services | (800) 432-2422 | CICOA Aging and In-Home Services runs a range of programs for local older adults. It delivers senior meals, transportation and caregiver support programs. CICOA also runs Aging and Disability Resource Centers and provides seniors with care management services, helping them understand their care options and arrange suitable care. |
| Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation | (317) 848-7275 | Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation runs a variety of senior programs for the city's older residents. Programs are delivered in accessible senior centers and include everything from social gatherings and fitness classes to wellness programs and fall prevention sessions. |
| Hamilton County Veterans Service Office | (317) 776-9610 | Hamilton County Veterans Service Office works with veterans and their immediate families, helping them access the practical and financial support they need. The VSO can advise on pensions, benefits and other payments veterans may qualify for. They can also help veterans access healthcare, housing support and other services. |
Carmel Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Indiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page for more information about these laws.
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