Willows in Goshen, IN

Willows is an assisted living community in Goshen, IN.

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400 the Willows, Goshen, IN 46526

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 78 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
20
3 stars
10
2 stars
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1 stars
4

Overall Review of Willows

common 5 reviews mention this

Clean grounds and a safe feel

Residents consistently describe the community as clean and safe.

Multiple residents and visitors mention clean conditions, including clean grounds and a well-kept community. Several also describe a sense of safety, including when describing it as a gated senior community. The reviews that call it clean often pair that with positive overall impressions like helpful neighbors and a pleasant place to visit or live.

common 4 reviews mention this

Quiet, low-stress lifestyle

Quiet living shows up repeatedly in residents’ descriptions.

Quiet is one of the most consistent themes, with residents describing the community as calm and peaceful. Reviews also characterize it as a quiet 55+ community and mention it as an enjoyable place to visit. The overall tone connects the setting—gated and residential—to day-to-day comfort.

common 6 reviews mention this

Friendly neighbors and community support

Many reviews highlight genuinely friendly, helpful neighbors.

Residents and families repeatedly describe the people as friendly and supportive, including neighbors helping each other. One review specifically mentions residents praying for one another as part of the community feel. Several positive comments also describe the community as welcoming for retirement and visiting, reinforcing that friendliness is a major part of the experience.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and shared spaces

Residents point to activities and shared community spaces.

Residents describe an active community life, including “activities” and community involvement, along with a clubhouse. Another review also highlights amenities residents value when touring, like a walk path and a dog park. While most comments focus on what’s available on-site, there’s also a contrast from a resident who felt the amenity set was limited for the monthly lot rent.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Lot rent and pet fees

Cost concerns come up around lot rent and pet charges.

Some reviews criticize the increasing lot rent and argue it has risen significantly over time. A separate concern involves an added monthly fee tied to animals, including a complaint about companion charges even when an animal is kept indoors. These themes focus on ongoing expenses rather than one-time move-in details.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Amenity expectations don’t match price

A few residents say the amenity selection falls short.

At least one resident feels there are not enough amenities for the monthly lot rent, citing items like pool and recreation options that they expected to be available. Another review broadly states there’s a lack of amenities offered, even while acknowledging the community itself is nice. Taken together, reviews show that the community’s offered amenities may not meet everyone’s expectations for the cost.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • South Bend Regional (22 miles away) South Bend Regional (22 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Beacon Medical Group Pediatrics Goshen (0.5 miles)
  • Iu Health Goshen Physicians Family Medicine (2.7 miles)
  • Nephrology Physicians (3.6 miles)
  • Concord Family Medicine (3.6 miles)
  • Nephrology (3.6 miles)
  • Community Occupational Medicine (3.7 miles)
  • Fairhaven Obstetrics (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.7 miles)
  • Cabin Coffee (5.3 miles)
  • Cock-A-Doodle Cafe (6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wings Etc (0.9 miles)
  • Granma's House of Pancakes (2 miles)
  • Culver's (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Hoppers Pike Street Grill (3.4 miles)
  • KFC (3.5 miles)
  • El Rosal (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Robert L Nelson Dog Park (1.3 miles)
  • Shanklin Park (4.5 miles)
  • Millrace Park (4.6 miles)
  • Studebaker Park (4.6 miles)
  • McNaughton Park (6.1 miles)
  • Island Park (6.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Martin's Pharmacies (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Martin's Drive-thru Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Elkhart General Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Goshen General Hospital Auxiliary (5.3 miles)
  • Iu Health Goshen Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • Iu Health Goshen Hospital (6.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Linway Plaza Cinema (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Eighth Street Mennonite Church (4.8 miles)
  • Yellow Creek Mennonite Church (5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Elkhart (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak - Elkhart Station (5.6 miles)

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