Situated along the southeastern banks of the Wabash River, Lafayette is about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The city has a population of 70,835, with 13.3% of residents aged 65 and older — less than the national average of 16.8%. Lafayette offers seniors a range of age-friendly recreational and entertainment opportunities, beautiful natural areas, a cost of living that’s more than 20% lower than the national index and moderate winters with mildly warm summers. In addition to affordable health care, the elderly community can save even more on housing costs, groceries, and other expenses. Lafayette is less than five miles from the high-performing Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, ensuring residents receive cutting-edge medical care when needed.
Seniors who need personal care and help with daily tasks pay an average of $5,053 per month for home care, per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Home health care services are available and include light medical assistance, usually administered by a registered nurse or certified therapist.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Lafayette– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.