Simeon Square Retirement Community

    1207 S Woodland Ave #300, Michigan City, IN, 46360
    3.8 · 8 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Good community with unclear fees

    I like that it's clean, well cared for and feels safe - close to Immanuel Lutheran, with nice rooms, church involvement and regular social activities; my mother lives there and the community seems wonderful. The life-lease includes maintenance (water and heat) with a pro-rated refund and payment options, but the pricing is confusing and inconsistent (I was quoted $62,000 or $70,000), electricity may be billed separately, and there's troubling depreciation/profits-after-death language. Overall it seems like a good community, but lack of transparent fees and unclear dog and pricing policies left me skeptical.

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    3.75 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere
    • Nice, comfortable rooms
    • Maintenance included in fee
    • Water and heat included in utilities
    • Perceived affordability / good value for money
    • Active social activities (lunch, cards, holiday events)
    • Strong church involvement / close to Immanuel Lutheran
    • Clean and well cared for facility
    • Safe location
    • Pro-rated refund policy
    • Payment options available
    • Existing satisfied residents (e.g., current residents/family members)

    Cons

    • Pricing confusion and lack of transparency
    • Inconsistent reported entrance fees ($62,000 vs $70,000)
    • Reports of electricity-only charges despite utilities claim
    • Concerns about life-lease depreciation and profits after death
    • Some reviewers perceive costs as expensive
    • Unclear pet/dog policy
    • Mixed or negative impressions from some prospective residents

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Simeon Square Retirement Community is mixed but leans positive on quality-of-life aspects while showing recurring concerns about financial transparency and contract terms. Multiple reviewers praise the community atmosphere, describing it as welcoming and social. The physical plant receives favorable comments: rooms are described as nice and comfortable, the facility is clean and well cared for, and residents and families feel the environment is safe. Several reviewers explicitly note church involvement and proximity to Immanuel Lutheran, which appears to be important for some residents and contributes to the community’s social life.

    Social programming and daily life are recurring strengths. Review summaries mention regular activities such as communal lunches, card games, and holiday events, indicating an active social calendar. Maintenance and some utilities are commonly cited as included in the monthly or maintenance fee—many reviewers say maintenance is covered and that water and heat are part of the package. A pro-rated refund policy and available payment options are highlighted by multiple reviewers, and a few describe Simeon Square as an affordable or the “best deal in town,” suggesting perceived strong value for money among satisfied residents or family members.

    Despite these positives, financial matters are the single most significant area of concern across reviews. Several reviewers report inconsistent or confusing pricing information—specific entrance fee amounts are inconsistent in the summaries ($62,000 vs $70,000), and some reviewers explicitly call out a lack of pricing transparency. There are contradictory statements about utilities: while many indicated water and heat are included, at least one reviewer reported being charged for electricity only. A few reviewers express worry about the life-lease structure, specifically depreciation and the idea that the community may retain profits after a resident’s death. These points feed broader skepticism among some prospective residents who characterize the costs as expensive or murky.

    Management and policy clarity emerge as a cross-cutting theme. The reviews imply that certain policies (entrance-fee calculations, what is included vs. billed separately, pet/dog policy) are not consistently communicated or understood by prospects. While some comments suggest payment options and pro-rated refunds exist, the inconsistent presentation of fee amounts and the unresolved question about electricity charges and life-lease deductions have left some reviewers with a negative or skeptical impression. Direct remarks about staff performance or clinical care are limited in the summaries; however, the inclusion of maintenance in fees and statements that the community is well cared for suggest operational upkeep is adequate. There are also current resident references (for example, a reviewer whose mother lives there), which indicates at least some families are satisfied enough to place loved ones at Simeon Square.

    In summary, Simeon Square appears to offer a safe, clean, and socially active environment with amenities that many residents and families value—particularly maintenance coverage, included water and heat (as reported by multiple reviewers), church ties, and organized activities. The primary drawback is a pattern of financial ambiguity: inconsistent reported entrance fees, unclear utility billing practices in at least one account, and worries about life-lease depreciation and post-death financial outcomes. These financial and policy uncertainties are the main drivers of negative impressions and skepticism among prospective residents. Prospective residents should seek clear, written explanations of entrance fees, what the maintenance fee covers, how utilities are billed, how the life-lease depreciation/refund is calculated, and the pet policy to reconcile the conflicting impressions found in these reviews.

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    About Simeon Square Retirement Community

    Simeon Square Retirement Community sits at 1207 South Woodland Avenue, Suite 300, in Michigan City, Indiana, and offers different living options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and full nursing care, so residents can get the right support as their needs change over time, and folks looking for independent living find maintenance taken care of, pet-friendly features, Wi-Fi, plenty of social events, and meals made by chefs, while those who need more help get support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and personal care delivered by helpful, kind staff. Simeon Square has a special area for memory care with secure settings, therapies, and 24-hour support for residents living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, plus memory-focused activities. There are residential care homes with live-in caregivers for a smaller group feel, and skilled nursing services are available for those needing round-the-clock medical help, including rehabilitation and wound care, and seniors can also get home health services or attend senior day care if they're not ready for a full move. Regular activities are run by full-time directors, so residents can join outings, field trips, games, and programs that give both physical and mental engagement as well as emotional support. The facility includes private dining rooms, guest meals, a beauty salon, and plenty of chances to socialize, and people say the place feels safe and welcoming, with friendly staff and long-term residents who help make a warm atmosphere. The building's only open Mondays through Fridays, from 8 AM to 11 AM. Many families share that management is friendly, and the community has won awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities in Senior Living. Simeon Square also keeps up with current wellness ideas like social media tips and customer resources for health businesses. The community mostly sees good reviews, with a 3.9-star rating for its care and activities, and there's a brochure for anyone who wants more details.

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