The Best Independent Living Communities in Howard County, IN

"I reached out to Primrose Retirement myself, and we went there to see it. It was great, but it was a little above our budget. The staff, Jodie, was very helpful, and she went above and beyond in trying to give us information. The place would have been closer to us so it's ideal, but it's $1000 more a month just for renting the room, and that doesn't include any care package or care plan that we would want to add. So we can't really afford it for him. We saw their dining area, and she said there is an ice-cream parlor there. We also looked at their studio apartment, and it was a nice size for a studio. Their bathrooms were huge, so it would be good for wheelchairs. Everything was clean, there wasn't any odor or anything like that, and everybody was so kind."

"This is a beautiful community with friendly staff and large clean rooms. we visited this past week to seek a new place for my grandfather. everyone was so nice and helpful. we stayed for lunch in their large restaurant like dining room and the food was better then most restaurant in town. 10 out of 10 would recommend if seeking independent living."

"My friend moved in at Waterford Place Health Campus. Their social worker is really good. She helped us with lots of questions. She helped organize a meeting so we could all be together and talk about our expectations and our needs. They are just great. My friend's room is clean and it smells nice. He said the food is really good. They have activities for the residents to do. They have a community room for them to go to so that people can hang out and do different things."

"We went to see Five Star Residences of North Woods in Kokomo. I think that's where my dad will end up going, mostly because that's what he's going to be able to afford, and it's a really good place. They're really friendly, and they've been really helpful in answering questions. The person who gave us the tour went above and beyond trying to help us understand everything. She has given us a lot of information. Her name is Katrina, and she's done a great job. We were there, and she just kind of went over what the place provides, the cost of everything, the levels of care, and what we could expect while my dad is there. What we've seen is really great. There wasn't any odor; everything was great."

"I toured Blair Ridge Health Campus. What I found is that the staff was all very patient and reached out to communicate to us as a visitor, from the janitorial staff to the aides to those arranging the meals. The dining room was very beautiful with white tablecloths and chinaware. The residents were coming to the rooms earlier than was required to do a little visiting. It was a pleasant environment for them to come out of their rooms to have meals. We've been periodically visiting two people there: One is in independent care, and she has a very nice one-bedroom. It's got a small kitchenette, but no cooking facilities are allowed in there. She has an aide, who comes in to help her several times a week, and that's paid separately. It's independent care. The rooms and the laundry or things like that are very tidy and easy to work. It was a pleasant small apartment-type setting. The other lady that we visit is almost blind, so she's in a room where she has medical staff more available to her on an ongoing daily basis. She has been there several years, and she feels very pleasant about her experience. The independent care residents have their own little patio out there, so they're not locked in. And there's a chartered bus that comes and takes a group who may be going to some activities in town or doctor visits or such, so there's transportation provided. What I liked the most was that everyone on the staff we met as visitors was very pleasant and very helpful to us."

"I'm at Wesley Manor. It's a campus. There are duplexes, fourplexes, and separate homes. If I decide to buy into the community, I may move to one of the individual houses. Although I quite like this duplex I'm in. I'm renting it at this time, but I could buy it if I wanted to. I am in a two-bedroom, two-bath unit. It has a laundry room with a washer and dryer that is separate, and I also have a small sun porch. The rooms are large, comfortable, very clean, and nicely laid out. Nice landscaping outside. It would be possible for me to make a garden out in the backyard. The Manor has a greenhouse that residents can use if you want to garden there. I don't get the health care that comes with assisted living, but I can use all The Manor facilities. There's an indoor warm pool, a bowling alley, a chapel, a small store, banking, and mailing within the campus. There's also a nice dining hall, and if I choose to, I can have meals there. They have specials and they're good meals. I've eaten there before, I just haven't since I moved in there. There are trips and social events planned, and I can participate in those. I have an attached warm garage, which is nice. We're having a snowstorm, so it's quite cozy here. It's pet friendly but there are some restrictions as to size and breed. I have a 40-pound border collie and a cat who's happy here. This is a park-like setting with lots of areas to walk. There are good sidewalks throughout the campus. It is just on the outer edge of Frankfort, Indiana, which is a small town. It's a nice farming community. The staff is excellent. They're really good and responsive. Maintenance responds promptly, and they're very friendly and professional. Everyone I have met has been excellent. If I buy into the plan here, and if I need assistance, I can move into the main building, and I'm familiar with those rooms. They're very nice and really good. The nursing staff is really nice. This community has been here a very long time. It's well-established in the community."