Share 'Are there wonderful "independent senior living" choices in Carmel or within a 10 minute drive?'

My mom--83 yrs old but acts more like 70-- wants to move to the Carmel area. She doesn't really need an assisted living arrangement, and she values her independence, but she wants to move closer to where two of her kids live. I have no idea where to begin, and thought I would turn to Smoosiers for help. She has a dog and loves to be surrounded by trees. Thanks for all your help