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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Anderson, Indiana

Anderson, IN has 7 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,654/mo. That's roughly in line with the Indiana state median.

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Median monthly price, Anderson

$5,654/mo

Estimated range $5,044 – $5,943

● Anderson $5,654 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Anderson

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingAndersonIndianaNational
25th percentile$5,044/mo$5,383/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,654/mo$5,639/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,943/mo$6,129/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Anderson runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,041
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,690
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,544

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Fishers 5,654 · Muncie 5,700

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Anderson.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Anderson runs about $2,759 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Anderson has 8 such properties. The county aging agency at (765) 759-1121 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,690 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,654 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Anderson assisted living median of $5,654 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,690 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Anderson run about $8,966 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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7 assisted living communities in Anderson

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Free local help worth saving

Anderson, in Madison County, has about 55,367 residents. About 10,705 of them (19%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $46,909.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Anderson more expensive than the rest of Indiana?

Anderson's median assisted living cost is about 0% higher than the Indiana state median.

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Assisted Living in Anderson: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers