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Known as “The Hub of Lake County,” Crown Point is one of the safest places to live in Indiana. It has a population of 30,488, of whom 19.6% are seniors. It gets sunny summers and cold winters with a little more snow than the national median. The area also gets slightly more rain than the rest of the country. The city has historic sites like the Old Sheriff’s House Lake County Jail and the Lake County Historical Museum. As a cultural hub, it hosts special events throughout the year, including food and music festivals and the second-largest county fair in the state.
While actual prices may vary by location and range of amenities available, the average cost of assisted living in Crown Point is $4,841 per month.
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In Crown Point, assisted living costs an average of $4,841 per month, which is higher than the state average of $4,382 as well as the national average of $4,300. Assisted living prices vary elsewhere in the region, with Illinois at $4,575, Ohio at $4,350, Wisconsin at $4,400 and Kentucky at $3,699.
The Crown Point area has the highest assisted living prices in Indiana. South Bend has a slightly cheaper price of $4,819. Capital city Indianapolis is more affordable, at $4,573. Nearby Columbus averages $3,225. Bloomington has the lowest assisted living prices in the state, at $2,840. Costs in central city Kokomo are closer to the state average, at $4,516.
Note: Data for Crown Point was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kankakee, IL, was used instead.
Seniors living in Crown Point may be eligible for the Aged and Disabled Waiver offered by Indiana’s Medicaid program. It can be used to cover the costs of assisted living as well as medical equipment and specialized services like nursing and respite. Read more about the Aged and Disabled Waiver by visiting our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Northwest Indiana Community Action | (219) 794-1828 | This Area Agency on Aging promotes wellness in the local senior population with a range of programs and services. These include a long-term care admission program designed to assess seniors’ care needs and help them find placement in care home environments. Wellness programs include fall prevention, chronic disease management, physical fitness and nutrition classes. |
| Lake County Veterans Service Office | (219) 755-3285 | Run by the state, this body helps veterans learn about and apply for state and federal entitlements. These include pensions, disability benefits and financial aid for housing, mental health care and medical services. Service officers can help submit and track claims and appeals during this process. |
| Merrillville Senior Citizens Center | (219) 769-4709 | Older adults can access a variety of programs designed to promote physical fitness and mental wellness. These include games, craft workshops and guest lectures as well as holiday celebrations and social events. A transportation service helps seniors throughout southern Lake County get to and from the center. |
| Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly | (312) 455-1000 | The Chicago chapter of this national nonprofit also offers socialization and assistance to seniors in northwest Indiana. Volunteer visits offer entertainment, help with errands and a chance for elders to get out to lunch and local attractions. |
| Indiana Legal Services, Inc. | (219) 738-6040 | Seniors and low-income adults can access free legal information, advice and representation from this nonprofit. Its Legal Assistance for Victimized Adults project offers pro-bono representation in cases related to financial abuse, fraud and adult neglect, and a low-income taxpayer clinic helps with audits and tax relief. |
In Indiana, the Division of Long Term Care is responsible for licensing and regulating assisted living communities. These communities must follow strict standards for staffing, cleanliness and safety. Visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page to read more about these regulations.
