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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gary, IN
If your loved one needs memory care in Gary, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Gary, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Gary incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Gary memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Gary, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Miller, Wilson and Mckinley Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Valparaiso and Oak Lawn.
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9.8
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52 reviews
Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
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9.6
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77 reviews
From the receptionist all the way down the line, everyone is top notch and truly care for for our loved one. I sleep well at night knowing the care she is receiving. She is truly happy there, and says it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...
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8.6
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30 reviews
We thought the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The facility was comfortable and secure. We highly recommend the Residences at Deer Creek
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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8.4
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62 reviews
We had a great experience. My father was there for less than a month before he passed but everyone at Aviva was great. Kind & caring and we are grateful for the care they provided for my father. Since my...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
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8.3
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50 reviews
The Activities director for memory care, [name removed], is an energic, loving, and caring person and they should be thankful they have her! The furnishings, especially the chairs, need replacing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brentwood at Hobart is an assisted living and memory care community in Hobart, Indiana. Our historic city exudes small town Midwestern charm with unmatched vibrancy. We have a thriving downtown area with shopping and dining as well as an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Home to...
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1.0
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48 reviews
The staff members there have been great, and our loved one is very happy with the meals. Sometimes it is hard for our loved one to participate in the activities but they have a lot of things to do. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Be the center of attention at Towne Centre, where weekly socials, exercise programs, clubs and games let residents get the most out of life while experiencing the best in Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Merrillville, Indiana. We also boast Special Care services to promote a...
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1.0
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6 reviews
Spring Mill Health Campus has, overall, been a positive experience. My first impression of the campus itself was very nice. They have a beautiful garden that I think some of the long-term residents help to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merrillville, Indiana is a town that caters to a friendly population with a variety of hobbies, interests, and passions. At Spring Mill Health Campus, we're the same. When it comes to deciding how to spend their days, residents can choose from a variety of activities and excursions, including...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Gary, IN
The average cost of senior living in Gary is $5,207 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portage, IN with an average of $4,746 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Gary
Recent reviews for memory care in Gary
St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL
5.0
Things are going great since moving my mother-in-law in to this community. It has taken some time for her to adjust but she is getting there. She is happy there. The staff is wonderful and very caring, they work with the residents very well.
Brentwood at Hobart
5.0
The community is nice. The services they provide are for a reasonable price.
I find the staff to be helpful.
They have done a good job.
I was able to eat food with my loved one the first day. I believe my loved one enjoys the food, and would like to request specifically what they ...
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Residences at Deer Creek in Schererville, IN
5.0
Awesome place, keeps us updated always and my loved one enjoys it very much!
Gary review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 8 Gary memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gary review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Gary review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gary memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 67 reviews of 8 Gary memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gary resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Gary, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Gary memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gary memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gary, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Gary memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Gary that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gary, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gary memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gary Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gary, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gary memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gary, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
87.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gary memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gary, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gary memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gary, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
75%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercy Circle Senior Living, Residences at Coffee Creek and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gary, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Gary, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gary, Indiana are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Porter Place Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Gary, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gary, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Gary, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Gary, Indiana ranges from $1350 to $10080. The average Memory Care cost in Gary, Indiana is $5,207. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gary, Indiana typically starts at $1350. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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