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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 814 families in Indiana access the VA benefits they've earned. Some of the cities where we help the most families:
Indiana Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend, with 44 cities in total.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Indiana
The Indiana median for assisted living is $5,639 a month ($67,665 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 9% below the national median of $6,200. For an Indiana veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $1,794 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Indiana median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,639 | $6,200 | 68% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,673 | $6,673 | 58% |
| Adult day care | $2,752 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $8,942 | $9,581 | 43% |
| Nursing home, private room | $10,326 | $10,798 | 37% |
Statewide medians for Indiana from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Could Aid & Attendance Cover Most of an Indiana Assisted Living Bill?
At the Indiana median of $5,639 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 68% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Indiana veteran and we will help you see what is possible. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including assisted living.
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328,414 Indiana Veterans and Their Families
Indiana is home to 328,414 veterans, 165,263 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Indiana wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Where Indiana Partners Are Located
Patriot Angels works with 70 Indiana assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 8 | 7 |
| Fort Wayne | 4 | 4 |
| South Bend | 3 | 1 |
| Newburgh | 3 | 2 |
| Carmel | 3 | 3 |
| Fishers | 2 | 2 |
| Lafayette | 2 | 1 |
| Muncie | 2 | 2 |
The largest operators in our Indiana network are American Senior Communities (ASC) (32), Discovery Senior Living (9), OPS Living (5).
Featured Indiana Partners
How Indiana Licenses Assisted Living
Indiana Department of Health, Long Term Care Division (IDOH) licenses residential care facilities (assisted living) in Indiana. License categories in Indiana:
- Residential Care Facility
- Alzheimer's and dementia special care units
What it means for your family: Indiana facilities that market an Alzheimer's or dementia unit must disclose their special care services. 48 of our 70 Indiana partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
You can look up inspection results for any Indiana community through the IDOH licensing page.
How Indiana Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver (age 60+)
PathWays for Aging, launched in 2024, covers home and community-based services, including assisted living services, for Medicaid members 60 and older.
Aid & Attendance in Indiana
The benefit is paid to the Indiana veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Indiana families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Indiana. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Indiana City
46 Indiana cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Indiana and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Indiana Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Indiana?
The Indiana statewide median is $5,639 a month, or $67,665 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Indiana?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward an Indiana assisted living bill, about 68% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Indiana?
Indiana Department of Health, Long Term Care Division.
Does Indiana Medicaid cover assisted living?
Indiana PathWays for Aging Waiver (age 60+): PathWays for Aging, launched in 2024, covers home and community-based services, including assisted living services, for Medicaid members 60 and older.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Indiana?
70 assisted living partners in 44 cities, and 48 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Indiana and every other state, see the national guide.
