Friendship Haven sits at 2600 W Jefferson St, Kokomo, Indiana, set in a quiet neighborhood with a nice view, and folks have called it welcoming and friendly because the staff here act with kindness and joy from what most say. This place is a retirement community that covers a lot of ground by offering independent living, assisted living, care homes for shared living with caregivers, memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, respite care, nursing homes, home care with trained aides, hospice, and rehabilitation services, as well as affordable senior housing, all run under Menno Benevolent Association, Inc. (MBA) with a Christian focus.
The apartments offer unfurnished one and two bedroom layouts, and there are ten specially designed apartments, all coming with things like private bathrooms with safety bars, full kitchens that have refrigerators and ovens, living and dining areas, decent closet space, blinds, and carpeting along with smoke detectors and air conditioning that each person controls, so people have choices to fit what they need. There's secured entry at the building, plus a free, lighted parking lot, and since you'll find coin-operated laundry rooms, beauty salons on the second floor for hair care, and a library or game room, it's set up for daily living and a bit more. The two elevators and wide stairways move folks between the two levels, and the business and maintenance offices make taking care of things easier, plus people like the community room as a spot to meet.
Meals come prepared by chefs and meal planners who try for nutritious, balanced plates, and the rent includes utilities except for the phone and cable. The call system works during the day, so you'll be able to get help quickly if you need to. Organized social programs give people a chance for exercise classes, chapel services, Bible study, playing cards, or bingo, and folks who like to help out can join the resident volunteer group.
People here benefit from being close to five hospitals, twenty-four physicians, and nine pharmacies, which helps with medical appointments or emergencies. There are thirteen places of worship around for spiritual support, and transportation services are nearby, with thirty-nine restaurants, five cafes, and four parks all within reach, so you can get out and enjoy a meal or a walk. Some rental units nearby have extras like pools, patios, barbecue spaces, hot tubs, and even waterfront views, and places might offer washers and dryers, air conditioning, and gated entries, though rules can differ. Folks can pick from apartments, townhomes, condos, or luxury apartments.
Friendship Haven runs a dedicated contact and communication page and keeps a social media presence across places like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, so people and their families can stay in touch or look up information. Privacy and legal protections matter here too, especially for LGBTQ+ folks, as Friendship Haven observes federal laws about no discrimination based on orientation and gender identity. The facility works to give everyone a safe, accepting, and supportive spot to live, while a variety of activities, amenities, and support services aim to make daily life smoother and a little brighter for residents.
