North StarIndependent Living

Independent Living · Crown Point, Indiana

This is what you worked for.

NorthStar Independent Living is a private home for four to six adults in Crown Point, Indiana — where the cooking, the cleaning, and the yardwork are handled, and your days are entirely your own.

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Family-owned · Limited to 6 residents · $2,750 a month, all-inclusive

A six-resident homeSmall enough that we truly know every resident, their family, and their favorite chair
One monthly rateYour room, three daily meals, utilities, and housekeeping, with no surprise fees
A real houseA single-family home on a quiet street in Crown Point, cared for like our own

Our Story

Why we opened North Star

For most people, the decision to leave a longtime home is not about inability. It is about choice. The house has grown too big, too quiet, and too much work to maintain. And yet the alternatives — large complexes that feel institutional, or the steady quiet of living alone — rarely feel like the life they imagined for this chapter.

We created NorthStar for people who want something better.

A real home on a quiet residential street in Crown Point. Four to six residents who value their privacy and good company in equal measure. A household where someone else manages the furnace, the grocery run, and the snow removal — and your time is returned to you.

You built a career. You raised a family. You cared for others before yourself for a very long time. NorthStar is for the season that comes after all of that — when the only question is: what do I want to do today?

We handle everything else.

With warmth, the NorthStar family

A group of senior friends laughing together outdoors

The Home

Six private rooms in one well-kept house

Every resident has a private bedroom in a single-family home on a quiet residential street. The shared spaces are the heart of the house: a full kitchen, a dining room with one big table, a comfortable living room, and a covered porch.

A private bedroom with a large window and handrails along the walls

Private Rooms

Bring your own furniture or use ours. Each room has a large window, a closet, handrails, and plenty of space to make it feel like your own. We take care of the linens, the towels, and the laundry.

The open kitchen, dining table, and sitting room of the North Star home

Shared Living Spaces

One big table where everyone gathers for meals, an open sitting room with a fireplace for cards and good conversation, and a kitchen that stays open for coffee and a snack. Wide, uncluttered walkways connect it all.

The front of the North Star home with its covered porch and landscaped yard

Porch & Yard

A covered front porch made for morning coffee, a level walkway to the door, and a well-kept lawn and garden beds that someone else takes care of. Lighting along the paths keeps evenings easy to navigate.

The Neighborhood

A quiet street in a friendly town

The home is on a quiet residential street in Crown Point, Indiana. Crown Point gives residents a small-town pace with everything close at hand, and it keeps the drive short for the people who visit most.

Minutes from care

Franciscan Health Crown Point, a full-service hospital, is a short drive from the house, along with the doctors, dentists, and pharmacies that keep appointments easy.

An easy town to love

Crown Point is built around its historic courthouse square, with shops, restaurants, groceries, banks, and churches nearby for errands and outings.

Simple for family to visit

The home sits close to I-65 and US 30, an easy drive from across Northwest Indiana and about an hour from Chicago, so visits fit into everyday life.

What's Included

One monthly rate of $2,750 covers the household

One rate covers everything. Your room, your meals, your utilities, and your household — nothing added on, nothing billed separately. You stop thinking about the house and start living in it.

Housing & Utilities

  • Private furnished or unfurnished room
  • All utilities, heat, A/C, Wi-Fi, and cable
  • Home maintenance, lawn, and snow removal

Home-Cooked Meals

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner made in our kitchen
  • Snacks and coffee available all day
  • Preferences and dietary needs accommodated

Housekeeping & Laundry

  • Weekly cleaning of private rooms
  • Daily upkeep of shared spaces
  • Personal laundry, linens, and towels

Transportation Help

  • Scheduled rides to errands and appointments
  • Group outings, church, and grocery runs
  • Family pickup and drop-off always welcome

Community & Activities

  • Shared meals at one table, every day
  • Cards, games, gardening, and walking group
  • Holidays celebrated as a household

Peace of Mind

  • A caring household presence, so no one is ever alone
  • Grab bars, smoke/CO monitoring, good lighting
  • We keep your family informed and are always easy to reach

Fresh & Nutritious

Home cooking, every single day

Every meal at North Star comes from our own kitchen. We cook three meals a day right in the house, so it smells like fresh breakfast in the morning and a warm dinner in the evening.

Everyone gathers around one table, and mealtimes are unhurried, social, and the heart of each day. Between meals, the kitchen stays open for coffee, fruit, and snacks whenever residents would like them.

We plan our menus around what our residents genuinely enjoy, and we happily accommodate dietary needs and personal preferences.

A sample day at the table

Daily Life

An ordinary, good day

Residents are never tied to a schedule here, and everyone comes and goes as they please. Still, most days settle into a comfortable rhythm that looks something like this.

  1. 7:30 am

    Coffee on the porch

    The coffee pot goes on early. Early risers head for the porch, and late sleepers are never disturbed.

  2. 8:30 am

    Breakfast together

    A hot breakfast at the big table, where the day's plans usually get sorted out.

  3. Morning

    Errands, garden, visitors

    Grocery runs and appointments, a little time in the garden, or a visit from the grandkids. Family is welcome any time.

  4. 12:30 pm

    Lunch

    Something warm and simple, shared together or enjoyed on your own schedule.

  5. Afternoon

    Cards, walks, quiet time

    Euchre has a standing table, the walking group makes its loop around the neighborhood, and quiet time is always honored.

  6. 6:00 pm

    Dinner as a household

    The highlight of our day: one table, real cooking, and unhurried conversation.

  7. Evening

    Wind down

    A favorite show in the living room, a good book, or a phone call with family. We lock up for the night and leave the porch light on.

Independent Living, Honestly

What we are, and what we are not

Families deserve a straight answer about whether a home is the right fit. North Star is an independent living residence only, and we want to be upfront about exactly what that means.

North Star is

  • An independent living residence for adults who manage their own daily routines
  • A private room plus meals, housekeeping, laundry, and utilities in one rate
  • A small household with daily company and a family that runs the home
  • A good fit for someone who's healthy but tired of living alone or keeping up a house

North Star is not

  • A licensed assisted living, nursing, or memory care facility
  • A provider of personal care, bathing assistance, or medication administration
  • A medical setting, since we do not provide health care of any kind
  • The right fit for someone who needs daily hands-on care

If a resident's needs change over time, families are welcome to arrange outside services — such as a visiting home health provider — right here in our home. We can also help coordinate medication reminders or occasional CNA support, giving residents the right level of help to remain comfortably independent for longer. If a licensed care setting ever becomes the right choice, we will help you plan that transition thoughtfully. Above all, we would rather tell you honestly at the tour whether NorthStar is the right fit.

Questions Families Ask

FAQ

Who is a good fit for North Star?

Adults who are independent and ready to stop maintaining a home alone. Our residents come from long careers and full lives. They want their own space, genuine community, honest conversation at the dinner table, and mornings with coffee on the porch. They are ready to let someone else handle the house — and to spend their days exactly as they please.

What does the monthly rate include?

The rate is $2,750 a month, all-inclusive. That covers the private room, all utilities and Wi-Fi, three home-cooked meals a day plus snacks, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and linens, home maintenance, and household activities. We keep our pricing simple and always put it in writing.

Can residents come and go? Can family visit?

Yes, and yes. This is your loved one's home. Residents keep their own schedules, continue driving if they drive, and go out whenever they like. Family and friends are welcome any day of the week. Stay for dinner and we will gladly set another place.

What happens if my loved one starts to need more help?

We are an independent living home, so we do not provide personal or medical care ourselves. If needs change, families can arrange outside services such as visiting home health, which we welcome in the home. If a licensed care setting ever becomes necessary, we will help you plan that move. Either way, your family will never navigate it alone.

Can we bring our own furniture?

Yes. Rooms can be furnished by us or by you. Most residents bring their own bed and a favorite chair, and we find it helps the room feel like theirs from the very first night.

Where in Crown Point is the home?

On a quiet residential street in Crown Point, close to Franciscan Health, the historic downtown square, and major roads like I-65 and US 30. Because North Star is a private home, we share the exact address when we confirm your visit.

How do tours work?

Fill out the form below or give us a call. We will find a time that works for your family, including evenings and weekends, walk you through the whole house, introduce you to the household, and answer every question over a cup of coffee. There is never any pressure here, and never a sales script.

Come See the Home

Plan a Visit

A photograph can only show so much. We would love for you to walk through the house, meet the household, and see for yourself whether NorthStar feels right — for you or your loved one. Tours are available seven days a week, and many families visit long before they need us. We think that is exactly the right time to come.

Tell us a little about your family below, including what concerns you most, and we will call you within one business day to set up a time.

Request a tour

Every conversation is confidential, and your information stays with us.

What are you most concerned about for your loved one? *

Check all that apply. This helps us prepare for your visit.

We will call you personally within one business day.