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Evansville is located on an oxbow in the Ohio River and is the commercial center of the Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky area. It’s Indiana’s third most populous city with almost 120,000 people calling the city home and seniors of 65 years and older making up 15.8% of its population. The region has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and very cold, wet winters with year-round cloud cover.
Assisted living offers personalized care in long-term residential facilities. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating. Other services may include medication management, group exercises and recreational activities. Assisted living is suitable for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but don’t need specialized medical assistance. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Evansville is $4,389, slightly higher than the state average.
This guide looks at the laws and costs of assisted living in Evansville. We also cover relevant financial assistance and resources.
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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.
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the median monthly expense for assisted living in Evansville is $4,389.
Seniors in Evansville pay an average of $4,389 for one month of assisted living care. That’s more than $100 higher than the Indiana average of $4,283 but roughly $110 less than the national average of $4,500.
The average price in Columbus is $4,661 per month, almost $300 more expensive than in Evansville. Averaging $4,283, the monthly cost of assisted living is about $100 lower in Bloomington. Seniors in Terre Haute pay an average of $4,948, more than $550 higher than in Evansville. Assisted living is even more costly in Buffalo, averaging $4,565 per month. Kokomo has the lowest price among all cities, averaging $3,250 per month. Lafayette has the most expensive assisted living, costing $5,255 per month.
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.
| Contact | Description | |
| SWIRCA Aging and Disability Resource Center | (812) 464-7800 | The Aging and Disability Resource Center was created as a resource for seniors on matters including eligibility for government services, access to community resources and long-term health care options. The center is operated by counselors that have a person-centered approach to identifying older adults’ requirements and creating individual care plans. Assistance provided includes in-home care services, provision of medical equipment, housing, ombudsman services and transportation. |
| AARP Foundation | (877) 434-7598 | AARP Foundation is an organization that seeks to find innovative solutions to senior poverty and vulnerability and offer opportunities for economic empowerment and social connectedness. It assists low-income seniors in developing the skills to improve their financial stability and address their financial issues. It also creates opportunities for older adults to stay connected to their communities and other seniors. |
| U.S. Veterans Center | (812) 473-5993 | The U.S. Veterans Center has a Veterans Pension program that provides financial assistance to veterans that meet specified age and income requirements. VA Aid and Attendance also offer monthly payments for qualified veterans and their survivors. Applicants need to meet at least one of the requirements for eligibility: needing help with the activities of daily living, being bedridden, having limited eyesight or residing in a nursing home. |
| Adult Protective Services | (812) 435-5190 | Adult Protective Services units investigate reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults and assist them in accessing protective services. It also provides support for any individual over 18 who is incapable by reason of incapacity of caring for themselves or who has been harmed or threatened with harm. |
| Newburgh Senior Center | (812) 853-5627 | Newburgh Senior Center provides older adults with a variety of life-enhancing activities as well as a warm and caring environment that offers seniors camaraderie, nutritious meals, education, entertainment and outreach services. The center’s regular schedule includes crafts, computer and exercise classes, movies, live entertainment and volunteering opportunities. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Evansville 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.
