Marion Retirement Communities

When seniors in Marion, Indiana, need assistance with some of the daily activities, such as meal preparation or supervision of medications, assisted living facilities offer the help that is required as an option for long-term care. Assisted living is an alternative to residential in-home care or nursing home care. The city of Marion offers all three of these options as well as independent living, continuing care retirement communities and hospice care.

Assisted living facilities, or ALFs, strive to provide help to residents, but they also encourage residents to maintain their independence and to participate in an active social life. Marion enjoys a very low cost of living index, nearly 22 points below the national average. The monthly average cost of a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility is $3,420, while a semi-private room in a nursing home averages $5,232. The cost of a private room in a nursing home averages $6,007 per month. The cost of an in-home health aide averages $3,527 per month.

Seniors living in Marion, which has a population of about 30,000, are fortunate to have access to Marion General Hospital for health care. It is nationally accredited and has been named a Magnet hospital, an honor which is given to less than 5% of all hospitals. Marion is also home to a Veterans Administration hospital.

Marion is home to Indiana Wesleyan University, which has one of the largest auditoriums in the Midwest. This auditorium attracts major musical events and well-known speakers that seniors can enjoy. Active seniors have the opportunity to attend performances by the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and the Community Band. There is also a Civic Theater for the performing arts. Marion has many beautiful parks. A 2¾ mile Riverwalk provides a walking trail from downtown to Matter Park. There are two shopping centers for opportunities for shopping.

As you begin your search for an assisted living facility in the Marion area, you may use the advanced search feature on this page by simply entering an address or a zip code. You will be shown a list of facilities available. After you have made a choice and are settled in, we hope you will help us by writing a review of the facility and share your thoughts.