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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Granger, IN for 2024

 

The Northern Indiana community of Granger sits in St. Joseph County and has over 30,000 residents, including a senior community that makes up nearly 18% of the population. This city serves older adults who need daily nonmedical care through 3 assisted living facilities, and seniors have 18 more facilities to choose from nearby. These facilities charge around $5,639 per month for care versus respective state and national medians of $5,013 and $5,350.

Overall, assisted living facilities in Granger receive an average of stars from residents and visitors. To learn more about this feedback, see our directory’s 194 reviews reviews.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Granger

The Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care, houses the Residential Care Facility Licensing and Certification Program, which oversees the licensing and operation of all assisted living communities in Granger and the rest of the state. This program publishes minimum requirements for staffing, care services and housing amenities, and it conducts unannounced inspections to monitor compliance.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Granger

 

  • On the AARP Livability Index, Granger scores 50 out of 100 points, putting it among the top half of communities nationwide for seniors. The city supports assisted living residents’ health through good air and water quality, and about 75% of hospital patients report satisfaction with their care compared to 69% in the nation as a whole. Additionally, the walkability score exceeds the national norm, meaning seniors can access a higher number of destinations on foot than in a typical U.S. city.

 

  • Granger’s proximity to Mishawaka gives local assisted living residents access to major hospitals, such as Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center and Unity Physicians Hospital. These hospitals provide a variety of age-specific services, including heart care, rehabilitative services and diabetes management. To help residents access care, many local assisted living facilities provide transportation services to local hospitals and clinics.

 

  • The cost of living in Granger runs about 4% below national norms, although groceries cost about 20% more here than in a typical U.S. city. Compared to the rest of the nation, the city has affordable housing and utilities, promoting competitive pricing for long-term care facilities. Many assisted living communities promote affordable access to care through home- and community-based services waivers.

 

  • Granger ranks among the top 37% of communities nationwide for safety, with the city reporting just seven crimes per 1,000 people annually. This runs considerably lower than state and national norms, as well as typical rates in cities with comparable population sizes, with neighborhoods such as Granger East and Knollwood East reporting some of the lowest rates. To further support residents’ safety and peace of mind, many local assisted living facilities provide security features, such as high-security locks and surveillance cameras.

 

  • Indiana taxes retirement income from pensions and investment accounts, but it exempts all Social Security benefits, helping seniors save money to put toward assisted living costs in Granger. The state also exempts durable medical equipment, food and prescription medications from its 7% sales tax.

Paying for Assisted Living in Granger

 

Assisted living communities in Granger charge a typical monthly rate of around $5,639.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The median monthly cost of assisted living in Granger comes to $5,639, exceeding Indiana’s norm of $5,013, as well as the national rate of around $5,350. While rates in Michigan City surpass the local baseline at about $5,913, other cities in Northern Indiana have lower care rates. For example, in Kokomo, residents spend about $440 less per month than seniors in Granger. Similarly, in Fort Wayne, rates run about $4,456 lower, and in Elkhart, assisted living communities charge around $4,198 for care.

Granger

$5,639

Indiana

$5,013

United States

$5,350

Michigan City

$5,913

Elkhart

$4,198

Fort Wayne

$4,456

Kokomo

$5,198

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living residents in Granger pay approximately $5,639 for services. This runs about $4,500 more per month than adult day health care, which includes personal care services and recreational activities in a nonresidential community environment. However, assisted living costs about $850 less than what seniors who need skilled nursing at home pay for home health care services, and it runs about $4,250 lower than what seniors pay for nursing home care, which includes 24-hour skilled nursing.

Home Health Care

$6,483

Adult Day Health Care

$1,148

Assisted Living Facility

$5,639

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,885

Note: Data for Granger was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, South Bend, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Granger

Indiana's Residential Care Assistance Program can help seniors pay for assisted living expenses. This program is for seniors who can no longer live alone but do not require around-the-clock nursing home care. This supplemental program is based on income. Eligible participants must be 65 years old, living in an assisted living facility and receiving Medicaid or participating in the Supplementary Security Income program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Indiana page.

Financial Assistance in Indiana

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Granger

Granger and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Granger, please visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Granger

Granger 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.

Laws and Regulations in Indiana

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