Crown Point, Indiana, is located about 50 miles southwest of Chicago and just outside Gary. About 33,900 people call Crown Point home, of which approximately 6,640 are aged 65 or older. The low cost of living, mild summers and access to high-performing hospitals specializing in geriatrics in neighboring Chicago help make Crown Point an ideal destination for seniors.
Seniors who are active in their communities may opt for assisted living when they need help with day-to-day tasks. Assisted living facilities offer a helping hand with mobility, transportation, housekeeping, meal preparation and more. It’s an ideal option for seniors who don’t need medical care but may not be safe living alone. The average cost of assisted living is $4,841 per month in Crown Point, comparable to the state median of $4,382.
This guide offers a look at what seniors can expect from retirement in Crown Point. It covers the cost of care, benefits and drawbacks of life in the city and a list of free resources that provide senior services.
140 E. 107th Ave, Crown Point, IN, 46307
4.2
(33 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Bickford of Crown Point. Location is one important factor for us, and it had both assisted and memory care, so their motto there is an age in place. We were hoping to move Mom somewhere and not have to move her somewhere e..."
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6685 E 117th Ave, Crown Point, IN, 46307
4.1
(19 reviews)
"We moved my in-laws into Crown Point Christian Village. First, they were in rehab, and the room was really good. They had a closet and they had things to put their clothes in. They had beds that went up and down. The wheelchairs were in there. The..."
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203 W Franciscan Dr, Crown Point, IN, 46307
4.2
(17 reviews)
"The Majestic Care of Saint Anthony was nice and homey. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. They weren't like hospital rooms. They were like actual apartments. The people there were great. We like everything about it. They had everything, and..."
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1200 E Luther Dr, Crown Point, IN, 46307
4.3
(15 reviews)
"Wittenberg Lutheran Village has been very good. My mom likes it very much and she likes her apartment, which is very nice. She also likes not having any responsibility as far as the maintenance of her home. The rooms are spacious. They seem to hav..."
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1555 S Main Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My relative is currently living at this facility and the staff is awesome! She has a learning disability, and they are so kind and caring to her. She has built great bonds with the workers and loves to be around them; they spoil her to the max!! S..."
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401 U.S. 30, Schererville, IN, 46375
4.8
(37 reviews)
"We, as a family, tried to keep our Mother in home, but after she fell and broke her hip, our circumstances changed. We were familiar with Deer Creek while visiting another family member. We met with Jim and all the other Directors. Their help a..."
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18220 Clark Street, Lowell, IN, 46356
5.0
(12 reviews)
"I've been here at Two Hearts Homes for Seniors for a good number of years. Everything goes pretty well. It's like a family. They take care of all of us. They help everybody and if we have any problems, they will take care of them. There's always s..."
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7770 Burr Street, Schererville, IN, 46375
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Clarendale of Schererville is a very beautiful facility. They had a lot of amenities. The staff was nice. The place was great. The hospitality there was wonderful. The way they did the tour was really nice and very impressive. Their apartments wer..."
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8253 Virginia Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410
4.6
(25 reviews)
"Mother has moved into Virginia Place. It's nice, clean, and kept up. They have a day room and a little courtyard where they could sit outside. The staff are friendly. They're taking care of my mother's health care needs. It's not like the last fac..."
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1420 Saint Marys Circle, Hobart, IN, 46342
4.5
(21 reviews)
"Our Mother lived at Brentwood of Hobart for the last fifteen months of her life. I can't say enough good things about the staff and the care she received. Upon entering, Brianna or Jason made you feel like you were at home. Sandra the Director was..."
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7250 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN, 46410
4.1
(22 reviews)
"I visited the Towne Centre to see my grandma and my great aunt. It was a great place. Everything was up to date and clean. The staff was very kind, very nice, and courteous. They took very good care of my grandma while she was there. There were al..."
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343 E 90th Dr, Merrillville, IN, 46410
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Belvedere Senior Housing was very nice. Everybody's friendly. It's a very clean place. The apartments were a decent size, very clean, and very nice. It still looks like a brand-new building. The staff was very friendly, very helpful, and very know..."
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3444 Swanson Road, Portage, IN, 46368
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Brookdale Portage Wyndmoor is a nice place. The staff was nice, the facility is nice, and they cook the meals for them. They also have people who assist with my mom's needs. With the restrictions and everything, I took my mom, got her settled, and..."
READ MORE10000 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN, 46321
4.1
(8 reviews)
"The staff is very responsive. My room has a bedroom, a living room, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. The food is very good almost all the time. They have a number of different kinds of activities, and I do exercise, but apart from that they have other "
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18275 S. Burr Street, Lowell, IN, 46356
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My husband has been there for a few years now. He was in and out for a year or so and then we agreed he needed to stay. The staff is kind and caring. The rooms lovely and I feel blessed he is in a good place. He likes to read and there is a sh..."
READ MORE101 West 87th Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410
3.4
(13 reviews)
"Spring Mill Health Campus was nice with everything they had to do. My grandmother was there two years ago and their apartments were well taken care of. The staff was nice They were great. They had bingo and card games."
READ MORE10700 Park Place, Saint John, IN, 46373
3.6
(9 reviews)
"My mother is a resident at Park Place in St. John. We moved her from another facility & the difference is astounding. Kimberly was so attentive in finding the style of room my mother wanted & patiently answered all our questions & co..."
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1763 Calumet Ave., Dyer, IN, 46311
3.6
(5 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Dyer was open and bright. The person who showed me around was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and she was very good at what she does. She made my mom the spotlight, kind of working around her but talking to all of us, which was good be..."
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601 SHEFFIELD AVE, Dyer, IN, 46311
2.6
(12 reviews)
"I visited my aunt, it was very cute. The residents all looked happy, we’re playing bingo! There was a nice outdoor patio that residents could sit and BBQ. "
READ MOREAll assisted living facilities in the Crown Point area must file a disclosure form with the Family and Social Services Agency (FSSA) Division of Aging. If an assisted living facility offers medication administration or any nursing services, it must also obtain licensing from the Indiana State Department of Health as a Residential Care Facility.
Assisted living care averages $4,841 per month in Crown Point, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. The statewide median is $4,382 in Indiana, which is on par with the national median of $4,300 per month.
Crown Point assisted living costs are high for Indiana, but most nearby significant cities are across the border into Illinois, where prices average a bit higher. In Chicago, IL, the closest city, seniors can expect to pay about $100 more per month, while in the nearest metropolitan area in Indiana, Michigan City, costs are about $250 cheaper. In South Bend, seniors pay a similar rate to Crown Point at $4,819 per month.
Crown Point
$4,841
Indiana
$4,382
The United States
$4,300
Chicago, IL
$4,950
Michigan City Area
$4,585
South Bend
$4,819
Assisted living is just one of several care options available to Crown Point seniors. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, but there is not enough information to generate an average for the cost of this type of care in Crown Point. In-home help averages $4,767 per month and is ideal for seniors that only need intermittent help. For seniors that require skilled nursing services, nursing homes are available at $6,540 per month for a shared room and $7,224 for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
0
Assisted Living Facility
$4,841
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,540
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,224
Indiana’s Regional Care Assistance Program (RCAP) helps seniors pay for the monthly cost of assisted living. The state also offers a Medicaid Waiver program, but it only covers costs for seniors residing in an RCF.
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.
Crown Point seniors have access to various state and local programs that offer supportive services. Government and nonprofit programs may provide financial assistance, referral services or transportation to local senior residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Indiana Community Action Corp. | (219) 794-1829 | The Northwest Indiana Community Action Corp. is the area agency on aging that serves Crown Point seniors. It provides services to seniors in six counties, including Lake County, where Crown Point is located. Seniors can access referral services, nutrition programs, mobility assistance, housing help and more through this local agency. |
| Laketran | (888) 525-3872 | Laketran is a Lake County transportation service specifically for seniors. It operates public transit lines to help seniors travel through the most visited locations throughout the county. The Dial-A-Ride service is available for scheduled, curb-to-curb drop-off for seniors that need help getting to medical appointments. Service is available Monday through Saturday, starting as early as 6:00 a.m. and running until 8:00 p.m., depending on the day. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 622-4484 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program offers advocacy and assistance to assisted living and nursing home facility residents. Trained ombudsmen visit licensed care facilities to ensure that all resident rights are upheld. Seniors can lodge complaints about the quality of care, use of restraints, abuse and other issues, and these trained advocates work with residents to resolve the issues. An ombudsman can also negotiate on behalf of a resident or their family members to improve quality of life and prevent evictions. |
Crown Point-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Indiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page for more information about these laws.
