The Best Independent Living Communities in Huntington County, IN

"Upon driving into Timbercrest, one can't help be struck by the beauty and simplicity of the facility. Regardless of the season, the grounds are well-manicured and very well-taken care of. In the winter, there is never any ice or snow obstructing the walks; in the spring and summer, there are always flowers and planters placed everywhere. Although I have never had any prolonged contact with the staff, the facility always seems very-well staffed, and the receptionists on duty are always very friendly and eager to help. In fact, every employee that I pass by on trips in and out of the various corridors are always quick to say hello and ask me if there is anything I need.I think what impresses me most about Timbercrest is the facilities and amenities offered for residents. There is a large kitchen area that is available for residents to use for family reunions or other gatherings. In this area, there are also dart boards and pool tables. The exercise room is large and fully stocked with machines of all kinds, and there is a craft room, a hardware, and a variety of other specialized areas to entertain hobbies of all kinds.The grounds of Timbercrest -- those beyond the front door -- are beautiful. There are gardens and walking paths that are easily accessible for anyone in a wheelchair or motorized scooter, and this is where I have spent some of the best time with my aunt. "

"We went to Coventry Meadows and met with a woman in the office who gave us a tour. She sat down and talked to us. She was very friendly and did a good job explaining things about a lot of different aspects, from a waiting list to what kind of amenities they offer. They have shuttle buses that take you for no charge to doctor's appointments and even have occasional community activities that they take people to. They don't have to worry about driving and finding a place to park and they try to use that also for some entertainment. She talked about how close a lot of the people are living in those independent apartments. They're almost like small condos, but they have a really strong community and everybody kind of keeps an eye on each other and a lot of times they get together to play cards or something. It just sounded very appealing in terms of having some companionship as well as a scaled-down place to live and some protections. If anything happened, my husband could just buzz the necklace and some of the staff that would be close by would come over and check on him. So, I had a very positive impression. It was a pretty small place. We live in a four-story home, so anything is going to look small to us, but it was laid out nicely and we could imagine ourselves there. They had a lovely sunroom that looked out over a big marsh that is behind the facility (Eagle Marsh), and there was a lot of local wildlife. It's a very pretty setting. So, that's a nice aspect of it, too."

"The rooms at Christian Care Retirement Community were nice. They're like apartment-type rooms and a more individual living arrangement. They had several dining areas depending on what floor and what area you are in, and those were all very nice, too. There were smaller dining rooms, which were more intimate where people get to know the people they are eating with a little better. They take their residents shopping and have some groups that come in for entertainment. They're always adding on and building new areas. They're in high demand. It's more of a church-related facility, so a lot of their residents are from their own denomination, which is Christian Apostolic. The staff was very good and very caring, and they had excellent nurses. They had a restaurant where people from the community can come in and eat, and they offered very good food. It's very well maintained."

"Our overall experience with Five Star Residences of Fort Wayne has been excellent. We chose to move Mom there, because this was in an area that she was already familiar with, and there were a couple of people there that she already knew. So, that was beneficial. Her living arrangement is a one-bedroom apartment inside of a building, so it's very nice. There's plenty of private living space and storage. It has a very small kitchenette area with a refrigerator and a microwave, which is already enough since it's a full dining service. The location of the dining room and the sites where entertainment happens are very convenient. They have a garden club, a nice movie room, a calendar full of activities that includes card playing and entertainers that come in, like local musicians. They have a lot going on and they have a shuttle that takes them to a few stores weekly if you choose to. She seems to like the food, too."

"Our tour experience at Northwood Manor was great. The man that took me on the tour explained everything and pointed out things to me. He stopped to speak a little bit to some of the women who were sitting in the front room, then showed me three different apartments and pointed out the different things in each of them. I was able to speak to the lady who was in the hair salon and see the TV room where they have movie nights. The place was very clean. The units I saw were recently vacated, so two of them had new carpets and had a door that goes out into the patio. Everybody got either a MedicAlert on the wrist or one to wear around the neck. The man was very clear and very detailed about everything that is going on there. He gave me all these different brochures and papers that explain the process for payment and asked if there were any questions. My daughter was with me and asked a bunch of questions, and he was very patient and answered everything. He was very good. He was soft-spoken and he was perfect for that job. He even walked me to the exit."

"I'm going to Quail Ridge Villas. I went there last year, and I was there again today. I liked the complete setup; it's very new and very nicely decorated. They have a lot of amenities. I can use the swimming pool and recreation equipment, I can have my own garden, and it's the kind of community where I like to be. It's out in the country and it's what I'm used to, and that's very important to me. They have different kinds of living arrangements, all independent. Some of them are villas and some are separate, two-bedroom apartments with an attached garage. They have a high-rise, senior-living complex, they have two-to-three-bedroom homes that you can rent, and it's all laid out in a beautiful place."

"The Yellow Retirement Communities is very clean. Everybody takes care of their little area. The community takes care of the snow plowing, mowing, and all the outside stuff. It's very nice. We found a 2-bedroom, one bathroom, and it's a little over 1100 square feet. The staff is very nice. They answered all the questions that we needed to be answered. They were forthright with telling us anything we needed to know or didn't know and how they took care of the water, the sewer, and the garbage. There is a washer and dryer in each apartment. They are all individual apartments. It's a regular apartment complex, but they are single-story homes. They've got one bedroom and two bedrooms with different floor plans. They don't offer any activities. If you just need to get into a smaller place, and you can still do everything you need to do, or at least most of everything you can do, it's the place to go in Fort Wayne. There are restaurants and shopping close by."

"I think Saint Anne Home & Retirement Community is a very good place. The staff is very interested in getting to know my uncle and understanding what his needs are. We've been happy with them. He's got a nice little apartment, and it seems to meet what his needs are. Maintenance and upkeep have been really good too, as well as the food. They almost have a restaurant style dining. They come in with napkins on the table, and they try to make that a great experience. We've been pleased with that. The staff has been just terrific. They do what they say they're going to do, and that's been good. Also, it seems like every day he's doing something there. He's busy. I think from that perspective, they're doing a great job."

"I will be moving into Heritage Park Assisted Living & Garden Homes. It's very convenient, friendly, and welcoming. The staff was very kind, courteous, and helpful. Utilities are paid for. They had a lovely dining room and a chapel. The area around it was light and there were lots of trees and hopefully birds. The dining area was very nice and looked welcoming and clean. Everything about it was good and it was clean."

"My sister has moved into Heritage Park. I like the setting with the trails and the availability of the cafeteria and just the apartment itself was nice with the garage. The staff was very hospitable. I like the staff real well. From what I've seen so far, it's very clean and well taken care of."

"My grandmother stayed at this facility for several weeks before transitioning back to independent living at home. Like most elderly patients, she was not overly happy about being in assisted living but she was able to adapt quickly to CrownPointe. My mother and I visited her several times a week while she was in assisted living. We were very happy with the facility and the care and attention she received there. The patient rooms were very bright and airy. As far as I could tell, each room had a large sliding glass door that led out onto a small patio. There was plenty of storage space in the rooms for belongings. The main dining area was very pleasant. There were high ceilings, lots of tables and seating options, and the decor was nice and comfortable. The staff came around often to check in with the patients and to chat with them. All the staff were very friendly and made a point to introduce themselves to patients' visitors. The food was about average for these kinds of facilities. The best thing about this facility though was the close proximity to the local hospital. It was literally just across the street. That made our family feel much more at ease each time we had to leave after visiting with my grandma. "

"My friends were residents of Towne House, and I liked their activities, food, staff, and location. The staff was very considerate and helpful. The facility was very clean and well-kept."

"We liked Arbor Glen. It's great across the board. It was excellent. The people that we talked to were very friendly. They seemed to meet all of the needs my brother would have had. The lady that took us on the tour answered all our questions. She was very helpful in letting us know what was available. We're very well pleased. There seemed to be quite a bit that he could've been able to do if he had stayed there. It's easy to access to everything. The cleanliness was perfect."

"Georgetown Apartments was a very nice place. You have to be totally capable of doing everything. They provide meals, recreation, and a room and help in keeping it clean. It's totally senior help. I only met one person there, and she's very friendly and knowledgeable. I have friends living there. It fits their needs and they love it. It's very good. "