Cost of Indiana Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in Indiana is $2,100 per month

The range of costs is from $1,000 to $3,000 per month

This data is based on 31 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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Indiana Assisted Living Information

Indiana defines an assisted living facility as a residential care facility in which five or more residents pay for and receive at least one regularly scheduled health-related service or at least two regularly scheduled support services. They do not require licensure, but must register with the Division of Aging of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and provide a name, phone number and address.

Indiana Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

Facilities that only provide services such as meals, laundry, and housekeeping assistance with daily living activities do not need to be licensed. One of the main criteria distinguishing a nursing home from an assisted living facility is that if medication is administered, then it’s a nursing home. A resident may, however, contract with a home health agency to provide medical assistance. There are some exceptions for self-limited conditions.

Indiana Assisted Living Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements, although a resident must be discharged if he or she is a threat to themselves or others, requires 24 hour nursing care, or some nursing care and has not contracted with a home health agency, or is not medically stable and needs complete assistance help with two out the three tasks: eating, toileting, or transferring.

Indiana Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

Indiana does not require assisted living facilities to create a care plan.

Indiana Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

If a facility gives medication, then it is considered a residential nursing care facility.

Indiana Assisted Living Facility Requirements

Private units must be at least 100 square feet, while multiple occupancy units must allow 80 square feet per person.

Indiana Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

Indiana requires there to be adequate staffing to meet the needs of residents, including one person trained in CPR and first aid on the premises at all times. An unlicensed employee regularly assisting with ADL needs to be a home health aid or a CNA. Staff must have training for their job responsibilities. Administrators must complete a specialized course of study for administrators-in-training (AIT) and 40 hours of continuing education a year.

Indiana Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

In order to receive funding under the aged and disabled waiver, a facility must be licensed as a residential nursing care provider with the Indiana Department of Health.

Indiana Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

If the facility offers a unit designed for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, then a written disclosure statement is required annually that requires information on activities, staffing, mission, and more.

Indiana State Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care (ISDH)

Indiana Division of Aging (DA)