Maple City Square sits in La Porte, IN, and includes 29 apartments made up of 21 one-bedroom units and 8 large studio apartments, with two studios and one one-bedroom designed just for people with mobility problems, so if somebody needs a little more space or special features like safety rails in the bathroom, that's already taken care of and you get full kitchens in every apartment, along with things like individually controlled heat and air conditioning, smoke detectors, window treatments, and plenty of closet and cabinet space, although no extra storage outside of your apartment, and pets are allowed-just one cat or dog per apartment, as long as it fits the rules, and there's a $150 pet deposit. There's on-site laundry with coin-operated washers and dryers right on the ground floor, close to the elevator, and people can get preferred parking near the building for free, so if you drive, that's handy. It's affordable housing, meant for low-income seniors who are 62 and over or for adults 18 and up who have mobility difficulties, and it stays non-profit to help keep costs lower, and three of the apartments are set up specifically for those mobility needs.
The community is small and set back in a neighborhood with houses and other apartments around, so it feels a bit more like a regular neighborhood than a big busy building, and you can walk to stores, banks, pharmacies, and eating places, plus K-Mart, with LaPorte's TransPorte public transit making stops at the door, and residents can even get help grocery shopping, with carts and help for carrying packages if they need it. Inside, there's a good-sized community room where people gather for bingo, potlucks, parties, and Project H.A.N.D.S. activities, and there's a big garden area for flowers or vegetables, and it's all smoke-free, so you don't have to worry about that. The building has an elevator from the front lobby to all floors, and everyone gets a key to their apartment, mailbox, and building access, keeping people safe and giving a sense of security, along with on-site management and maintenance.
Maple City Square covers more kinds of care than a lot of places, working under what they call "All Care Options," which means people can find Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care that's non-medical, Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing, Medicare-certified Home Health Care, Adult Day Services, and even Hospice Care if needed, and they have separate terms for things like Active Adult Living and Care Homes for folks who want more of a shared caregiver and home setup, plus senior apartments that keep things simple and easy for those who don't need much help. They offer Memory Care, with programs and safe designs that help folks with Alzheimer's or dementia stay calm and avoid wandering off, and they have three apartments dedicated for mobility-impaired residents, so if someone needs wider doors, safety rails, or easier layouts, they're available.
They work hard at keeping residents engaged-with staff known for being helpful, joyful, and kind, residents take part in regular events like bingo, card games, potlucks, seasonal gardening, and sewing or knitting groups, plus the place has won awards like Best of Senior Living and All-Star Awards for friendliness and care. Chef-planned meals are nutritious, balanced, and made for good taste, and if you're a veteran or spouse, there's help with VA Aid and Attendance benefits to pay for care. There's no hard pressure to move in, but tours run Monday to Friday, and the application is quick and clear, with a security deposit of one month's rent and a short waiting list. People get year-long leases that can go month-to-month after that with just 30 days' notice, and if something needs fixing, on-site staff steps in fast. This place tries to give people a safe, social, and affordable home that feels secure, helpful, and part of the community, staying focused on compassion, social responsibility, and keeping folks as active, comfortable, and included as possible.
