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Jeffersonville is a historic town located on the northern side of the Ohio River in Indiana. It is part of the Louisville metropolitan area, which has been a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network since 2016. As such, seniors stand to benefit from its action plan focusing on health, community services and housing. There are 8,000 residents aged 65 and over living in Jeffersonville, as of 2021 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Regardless of age, you may find life in this town more affordable than elsewhere in the country as the overall cost of living is 15% below the national average.
Assisted living communities in Jeffersonville follow the same trend of affordability. The average monthly rate is $3,500, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, which is $1,000 lower than the U.S. average and $783 below Indiana’s average. Assisted living is primarily for seniors who need help with daily tasks, such as hygiene, dressing and mobility, and those who would benefit from having 24/7 supervision. Meals, accommodations and activities are also provided.
This guide includes further details on assisted living costs, financial assistance, regulations and local resources that may help you and your loved ones.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Indiana. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
You can expect to pay an average of $3,500 per month for assisted living care in Jeffersonville.
The average cost of care in Jeffersonville’s assisted living communities is 22% below the norm for the United States and 18% below that of Indiana.
Assisted living in Evansville costs $889 per month more than in Jeffersonville. Prices are similarly high toward Indiana’s center in Columbus ($4,661) and Indianapolis ($4,478) . The highest average cost in the state is found in Lafayette ($5,255). Kokomo is the most affordable city at $3,250 and Fort Wayne is priced just $15 below Jeffersonville’s average for assisted living at $3,485.
Note: Data for Jeffersonville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Louisville, KY, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Indiana.
| Resource | Contact | Description |
| LifeSpan Resources | (812) 948-8330 | This nonprofit organization serves seniors and people with disabilities in Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Scott Counties. It’s designated as the Aging and Disability Resource Center for the area, which means you can access all relevant publicly funded services. For example, LifeSpan provides benefits counseling, help finding and applying for programs, Medicare and Medicaid assistance, as well as numerous other human and social services. |
| Ken Ellis Senior Center | (812) 283-7356 | The local senior center in Jeffersonville is open from weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lifetime membership costs $5 for anyone aged 55 and over, which is required for participation in activities and events. Members can visit for lunch, bingo, bunco, movies, birthday socials and computer room access. A calendar of events is available at the center, which also makes note of any additional fees associated with special programs. |
| Free Legal Assistance | (812) 288-8002 | Southern Indiana Pro Bono Referrals, Inc. is the organization responsible for connecting eligible people with volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services. Generally, this assistance is provided to low-income residents who live within the service area. SI-PBR covers Clark County and several others, and the organization is funded by the Indiana Bar Foundation. Assistance cannot be provided for criminal matters. You can read more about the requirements and submit an application via the website. |
| Community Action Southern Indiana | (812) 288-6451 | CASI is a local organization dedicated to helping vulnerable people, specifically low-income residents, throughout Jeffersonville and the wider area. If you’re struggling to fit assisted living costs into your budget, or need financial counseling and tax preparation, the staff at CASI may be able to help. The organization can provide several other services, such as weatherization and energy assistance, which may help those who haven’t yet transitioned to an assisted living community. |
| Metro United Way 211 | 211 | If you need help finding a local program or organization in Jeffersonville, Clark County and the Louisville metropolitan area, call 211 to speak with someone now. Alternatively, you can browse the Metro United Way resource directory to get a better idea of what’s available. Resources include financial, legal and health assistance, community services and other needs. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Jeffersonville area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
