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Assisted Living Communities in Crown Point, IN
Crown Point sits on the Valparaiso Moraine, about 40 miles outside Chicago's Loop, within...
the heart of Northern Indiana's Lake County. In this region, assisted living communities provide housing and daily assistance for seniors, including facilities within the city proper. The cost of care in this city falls near $7,683 per month in 2024, exceeding state and national norms by thousands of dollars.
To help you assess the value of local assisted living communities, we feature 1185 reviews reviews in the following directory. Overall, we find an average quality score of 4.1 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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LisaC
2.0
Review of Ignite Medical Resorts Crownpoint
My dad spent 2 weeks in rehab. There were hiccups but I overlooked them because they were short staffed. He moved to assisted living and was there for several months. I have weeks of texts from...
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Santa
5.0
Review of Bickford of Crown Point
Rooms are nice! Staff was friendly Beth did a great job on the tour!
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Angel
5.0
Review of Majestic Care of Saint Anthony
We were able to see Majestic Care of Saint Anthony, but it was out of our price range right now. I like the whole setup. I like that area where it was. I like the facility. I like the amenities...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Crown Point comes in at around $7,683 per month. This rate runs higher than the state norm of $5,013 and costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in South Bend pay about $5,639, and facilities in Fort Wayne charge roughly $4,456. Rates in Elkhart run even lower at approximately $4,198.
Crown Point
$7,683
Indiana
$5,013
United States
$5,350
Michigan City
$5,913
South Bend
$5,639
Elkhart
$4,198
Fort Wayne
$4,456
Paying for Assisted Living in Crown Point
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Crown Point
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Crown Point seniors pay around $7,683 per month for assisted living, which outpaces home-based alternatives but runs below the cost of 24-hour medical support. For example, seniors pay about $1,200 less for home health care, and nursing home fees exceed assisted living rates by roughly $880.
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$7,683
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,562
Note: Since data for Crown Point is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Kankakee, IL, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Crown Point
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Crown Point
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.
