The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Plainfield, IN for 2023

There are 15 Assisted Living Facilities in the Plainfield area, with 2 in Plainfield and 13 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Plainfield is $3,087 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Mooresville with an average starting cost of 2,758.

To help you with your search, browse the 109 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Plainfield. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Plainfield 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Avon with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 5 families in Plainfield find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Plainfield, call (855) 948-3865.

Plainfield, which is a small town in central Indiana, has a population of nearly 33,000 residents. The 13 percent of residents that are over the age of 65 have just two assisted living facilities to choose from. Those who don't mind looking outside of Plainfield will find an additional 27 facilities in surrounding communities. In Indiana, assisted living facilities are officially known as Residential Care Facilities and provide at least one health-related service and two or more scheduled supportive services to at least five individuals. Facilities are licensed and monitored by the Family and Social Services Agency Division of Aging. 

• Plainfield experiences four distinct seasons, with January lows around 20 degrees and July highs in the 80s. The summer months tend to have high humidity levels. 
  
  
• The cost of living in Plainfield is a few percentage points lower than the national average which may appeal to seniors who have a tighter monthly budget. 
  
  
• Indiana’s sales tax rate is 7 percent which is one of the highest state sales tax rates in the country. However, this is offset by the fact that Plainfield residents don't pay additional county or city sales taxes. While Social Security retirement benefits are not taxed in Indiana, income from pensions and retirement savings accounts are. Seniors who are planning to live in an assisted living facility in Indiana should account for these taxes in their monthly budget.  
  
  
• While the property crime rate in Plainfield is 14 percent higher than the state average and 20 percent higher than the national average, its violent crime rate is relatively low at 30 percent below the Indiana average and 26 percent lower than the U.S. average. 
  
  
• Plainfield area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Hendricks Regional Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.  
  
• Plainfield has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Plainfield Senior Citizens Service Program, an organization that provides medical screenings, transportation services and educational and social programs for seniors as well as one senior center.  

Assisted Living costs in Plainfield start around $3,087 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Plainfield and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.