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New Albany is a midsize city that has a relatively large number of parks and green spaces. It sits just across the river from Louisville, Kentucky, and the Shawnee Golf Course is only a five-minute drive from downtown. Health care costs in New Albany are 20% below average for the United States, and there are several hospitals in the area, including the large Baptist Health Floyd facility. This hospital is rated as high-performing in treating conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and lung cancer.
Assisted living in New Albany is slightly more expensive than the national average, with an average cost of $4,557 per month. There are three assisted living communities within city limits and 20 in the surrounding area, most of which are located in Louisville.
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The average cost of care in a New Albany assisted living facility is $4,557 per month, which is $175 higher than the norm for Indiana. The U.S. average is $257 lower, at $4,300 per month. Of the neighboring states, the most affordable for assisted living is Kentucky, at $3,699 per month. Ohio’s average cost is $207 less, and Michigan’s is lower by $357. Illinois has marginally higher costs, at $4,575 per month.
New Albany’s assisted living communities have higher average costs than most other cities in Indiana. The most affordable city for this level of care is Bloomington, at $2,840 per month, and the least affordable is South Bend, at $4,819. Seniors in Evansville pay about $100 per month less than those in New Albany, whereas the residents of Indianapolis pay $16 more. Columbus and Fort Wayne are both much more affordable, with costs of $3,225 and $3,503, respectively.
Note: Data for New Albany was unavailable, so data for the nearest area, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY, was used instead.
Indiana’s Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP) can help cover some costs of assisted living in state-approved facilities. Eligible residents may receive coverage for room and board, care coordination and other services. Although assisted living isn’t an entitlement under Indiana Medicaid, some costs are covered via the Aged and Disabled Waiver program.
Learn more about the available programs and eligibility requirements on our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
| Contact | Description | |
| LifeSpan Resources | (812) 948-8330 | LSR is a nonprofit organization that serves seniors and people with disabilities in New Albany and the surrounding region. It’s authorized by the state to coordinate access to the Aged and Disabled Waiver, which covers some assisted living costs. LSR is the designated Area Agency on Aging and the local Aging and Disability Resource Center, so it’s a useful contact point to get help and unbiased answers on many senior-related topics. |
| Metro United Way 2-1-1 Call Center | 211 | MUW operates the 2-1-1 telephone information and referral call center that can connect seniors with services and programs from over 160 agencies, nonprofits and churches in the area. The hotline is open 24/7 and help is available in over 100 languages. The MUW website has a detailed, searchable database of local resources that can help seniors find services and assistance to meet their needs. |
| New Albany Salvation Army | (812) 944-1018 | Salvation Army volunteers provide numerous services in New Albany, many of which directly help the elderly and people with disabilities. Low-income residents can seek emergency assistance with housing, utilities, medication and basic necessities. Seniors who are hospitalized, in nursing homes and assisted living may benefit from a friendly visitor or a simple chat via telephone. Seniors who want to give back to the community can volunteer their time in various ways, such as helping with food preparation and delivery or at seasonal events and thrift shops. |
| Ken Ellis Senior Center | (812) 283-7356 | Located in nearby Jeffersonville, the Ken Ellis Senior Center gives New Albany residents opportunities to meet new people, play games and take part in regularly scheduled activities and events. A lifetime membership costs only $5, and the center is open every weekday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Floyd County Veterans Service Office | (812) 948-5495 | New Albany’s senior veterans, and their eligible family members, may qualify for benefits from the VA, such as pensions and Aid and Attendance pension supplements, which could help cover assisted living costs. Staff members can provide information on available benefit programs based on the individual’s eligibility. They can also provide assistance with filing applications and appealing denied claims, if necessary. |
Assisted living communities, which are often referred to more broadly as residential care facilities, are licensed and regulated by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) Division of Long Term Care. Visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page for further details.
