Serving as a principal city of the Michigan City-La Porte Metropolitan Area, La Porte offers diverse senior care solutions in northwestern Indiana. The region houses 21 assisted living facilities, including 2 in the city proper. Based on survey results, seniors in La Porte pay roughly $5,913 per month for assisted living in 2024. By comparison, the state and national medians run lower at around $5,013 and $5,350, respectively.
This guide features 185 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities. On average, consumers give these communities a rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
3304 Monroe St, La Porte, IN 46350
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My parents are in Settlers Place. The services and the environment at Settlers Place offered were excellent. The staff was very polite, good, friendly, and caring. The dining room has chandeliers in it and fancy place settings. The room is very conve..."
$3,495
1211 Longwood Drive, La Porte, IN 46350
4.0
(11 reviews)
"The apartments are very spacious. My loved one is able to retain their independence but have have services that help make their life easier so there’s more time to enjoy activities and friends. The food is amazing and the staff is wonderful. I def..."
$2,250
74 E. Journey Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383
4.5
Welcome to Valparaiso Senior Village! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know it’s the small details in life that make a difference. Every resident becomes a part of our family, and we work with each of them at their own pace to create the experiences they want. Valparaiso Senior Village is a place where residents can truly Shine. Everyday. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Indiana Department of Public Health - Health Care Providers Consumer Reports
$4,200
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2300 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304
4.7
(22 reviews)
"I normally don’t take the time to post reviews, but I felt compelled to share how wonderful our experience has been at the Residences. We feel very lucky to have found this place and although the road to assisted-living was not easy for my family, we..."
$3,929
2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Mom is at Brentwood at LaPorte. I like that it has several steps of care and that it's indoors. You get your apartment, but still it has levels, and the prices vary. So, you can have a level that's a lower price range and still have some extra care. ..."
$2,300
530 Tanglewood Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545
4.4
(7 reviews)
"Tanglewood Trace was one level all around. It's very nice. It had patios, grills, and all those kinds of things. Shawna toured us around and she was very nice, too. She was even going to give my sister a discount for two months. The food looked very ..."
$2,660
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1147 S. 3rd St., Niles, MI 49120
4.4
(10 reviews)
"The Brentwood at Niles was clean, it was nice, and the people seemed happy. We looked at both assisted living and memory care. We are looking at assisted living for now but it will eventually be memory care for my friend. It was nice, we were pleased..."
$3,535
2601 Valparasio Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
4.2
(15 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Brookdale Valparaiso. They were the only place that could offer all the services that my mom needed. Everything that she's had problems with at the other facilities, the hospital or clinics or whatever, she hasn't had to deal wi..."
$4,090
430 Cleveland Road East, Granger, IN 46530
4.2
(23 reviews)
"Brookdale Granger is up-to-date, clean, pleasant, inviting, homey, and modern. Everybody was pleasant and friendly. I have nothing to complain about...."
$3,595
1410 Deer Run Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness. Come explore where residents can enjoy living a meaningful life, maintain social connections, and form new friendships. All of our suites have full baths leading to a central living area, open kitchen, dining room, library, mailroom, beauty salon, multipurpose room, and four seasons room opening to outdoor patio and garden area. Residents share meals in the common area. Family members, friends, and staff are welcome to join the community at mealtime and other activities.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Indiana Department of Public Health - Health Care Providers Consumer Reports
$5,000
4400 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have visited Silver Birch of Michigan City. It was very clean, there were a lot of activities for the people there, and it seemed like they had a very good meal plan. The rooms are very spacious. We only spoke with one staff member, we didn't inte..."
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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 th..."
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625 Oakhill Avenue, Plymouth, IN 46563
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Miller Senior Living is a perfect fit for my mother. It is clean and over the top. The people are attentive and friendly. The food is outstanding. They are very responsive to any questions I have on the first month. They follow up; the housekeeping a..."
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4010 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46614
4.8
(8 reviews)
"Grand Emerald Place was the closest to where I live. It's very nice and very homey. The building is clean and very well laid out. They have a worship area, an activity room, a nice-sized cafeteria style dining area, a living room, and a little meetin..."
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PROMOTION!
1300 Vale Park Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
4.8
(7 reviews)
"My parents are residents of Aviva Valparaiso. Most of the staff was very nice. I ate there. They have lots of choices of food. The food is good. The facility, it's nice and clean. It's pretty much updated. They have all kinds of activities. It is a l..."
$2,595
475 N Niles Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617
4.8
(13 reviews)
"We went to Morningview Assisted Living Residences. Everything looked nice. Everything was really clean. The only room they showed us was a shared room, and it still looked large for a shared room. We liked that community. They had a nice walking area..."
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1300 East Coolspring Avenue, Michigan City, IN 46360
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My sister is at Trail Creek Place. It's very good. It's very clean. The staff is caring and conscientious. They know all the residents, take care of them, and they're very communicative. I very much like the place. They have entertainment. They do qu..."
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6450 Miami Circle, South Bend, IN 46614
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Southfield Village was very clean and roomy. They were doing an activity when we were there and they had an activities director that was doing it. It was very organized, except they only had a room on the second floor, and that was a no-no for my mom..."
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5911 Lute Road, Portage, IN 46368
4.7
(4 reviews)
"So many kind and caring people at Miller's! The food is excellent with so many options to choose from. Lots of activities to keep people as involved as they like. ..."
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1025 Park Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545
4.6
(16 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved to Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes. It's clean, and the staff is friendly. They're excellent, respond promptly, and are very helpful. She's on a diabetic diet, so everything's bland to her, but she goes down for all the meals and en..."
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Assisted Living
Lynette
5.0
Review of Brentwood at LaPorte
Mom is at Brentwood at LaPorte. I like that it has several steps of care and that it's indoors. You get your apartment, but still it has levels, and the prices vary. So, you can have a level that's...
Provider response
Thank you for your kind review. We're so glad to hear your mom is enjoying her time at Brentwood at LaPorte and that the care options, clean environment, and quality meals are meeting your...
Assisted Living
Kathy
5.0
Review of Brentwood at LaPorte
My relative is at Brentwood at LaPorte. She's pretty well taken care of as far as her needs, and she seems happy there. She has some memory issues, so we weren't sure she was going to be able to...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience with Brentwood at LaPorte. It's great to hear that your relative is being well taken care of and is happy there despite her memory issues. We're glad to know...
Assisted Living
Joann
5.0
Review of Brentwood at LaPorte
We toured Brentwood at LaPorte. Some assisted living facilities are very quiet and kind of depressing, but this place wasn't like that at all. It's very nice and bright. They were having an...
Provider response
It's heartwarming to receive such positive feedback about your tour at Brentwood at LaPorte. We're glad you noticed the lively atmosphere and the variety of activities that keep our community...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that La Porte’s seniors pay around $5,913 per month for assisted living, which surpasses the state norm of $5,013 and the U.S. median of $5,350. Several cities in the region have more economically priced care, with rates in Fort Wayne hovering near $4,456 and facilities in Elkhart charging approximately $4,198.
La Porte
$5,913
Indiana
$5,013
United States
$5,350
South Bend
$5,639
Elkhart
$4,198
Fort Wayne
$4,456
Kokomo
$5,198
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in La Porte can expect to pay an average of $3,617 per month for assisted living, making it a very affordable option compared to the U.S. national average and many other cities in Indiana.
Low-income seniors in La Porte may benefit from one of Indiana’s state-funded programs that may help cover assisted living costs. Currently, there are three programs available, including Indiana Medicaid, the Medicaid Aged and Disabled 1915 (c) Waiver program and 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 costs in La Porte come in close to $5,913 per month, making this a financially viable alternative to nursing home placement for those without complex medical needs. By contrast, seniors who need nursing home care pay around $8,851 for semi-private rooms.
Assisted Living Facility
$5,913
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,851
Note: Since data for La Porte is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Michigan City, instead.
A number of nonprofits and government agencies are dedicated to supporting the needs of seniors in La Porte as they age. These organizations offer programs and services such as care coordination, benefits counseling, wellness programming and legal assistance, all available at little to no cost.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| REAL Services | (574) 233-8205 | REAL Services is the region's designated Area Agency on Aging, serving seniors in 12 counties across Northern Indiana. Through its more than 20 programs, the organization provides a range of services to support the needs of aging adults, including financial guidance, Medicare counseling, guardianship, transportation and caregiver support. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center /InConnect | (574) 284-7107 or (800) 552-2916 | Seniors exploring long-term care options can get information and assistance from the Aging and Disability Resource Center/InConnect. Operated by REAL Services, the ADRC screens individuals to determine the local, state or national programs that best suit their needs. Program specialists then provide referrals and informative counseling to help seniors make informed decisions about their options. |
| Activity Center for Older Adults | (219) 326-5354 | This organization provides a centralized location for La Porte area seniors aged 55 and older to socialize and participate in various educational programs and recreational activities. While there's a small annual fee to become a member, membership includes all activities, events and classes, as well as discounts at local restaurants. |
| La Porte County Veterans Services | (219) 326-6808 ext. 2216 | Veterans and their dependents have access to information and services via La Porte County Veterans Services. This includes helping seniors apply for health care benefits, disability compensation, pensions and veterans insurance. The agency can also direct veterans to support groups and counseling services. |
| Indiana Legal Services | (844) 243-8570 | This organization provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals across Indiana. To serve the state's elderly population, the organization's Senior Law Project covers topics such as discrimination, long-term care issues, guardianship and estate planning. It also offers assistance with issues of elder abuse through its Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults Project. |
La Porte 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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