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Photo of Saint Anthony Majestic Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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21 reviews
9.2
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21 reviews
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29%
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I would ask about communication between the staff and how efficiently the resident's needs are spread throughout the team. For example, we were asked to bring something in for our mom, and then reprimanded...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Saint Anthony, a crucial community partner in the Crown Point area, offers a full range of services and treatments, from Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Pastoral Care, and Child Care. Every Saint Anthony resident enjoys private accommodations. These...
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1919 Photos available
9.0
Review score
32 reviews
9.0
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32 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
31%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
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I love the location and that it is a smaller facility. Just wish their memory care was not so expensive. I think it's the most expensive in the area.
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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88 Photos available
8.8
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39 reviews
8.8
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39 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
26%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
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Virginia Place was the best choice of the facilities that I toured. The staff were nice and responsive, and there was a lot of activities available for the residents.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Virginia Place is located just south of Forest Hill Park in the small town of Merrillville Indiana. Merrillville is located just 15 minutes south of Lake Michigan which is a popular recreational destination for our residents and their families. Our beautiful community is a single story building...
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66 Photos available
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
29%
4 star
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3 star
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I had the pleasure of visiting a friend a couple times last week at the Merrillville location. I was very impressed with how the staff cared/ loved on her along with how clean the facility was. I...
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...
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.9
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45 reviews
9.9
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45 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
13%
3 star
2%
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Awesome staff. The battle with bed bugs has been a deal. Not their fault, but it has taken a very long time and we are hopeful it is now under control. I would absolutely recommend Brookdale. Regardless, of...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Exceptional Senior LivingChoose us for your next home base, and you can the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for an upgraded quality of life. Chores are gone. Laundry, cleaning, home maintenance—we’ll take care of all of that. All you have to take care of it living your best...
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1818 Photos available
9.6
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12 reviews
9.6
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12 reviews
5 star
92%
4 star
8%
3 star
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I would recommend to others. Very clean and happy people. Other families should know, how easy everyone has made the move for my mom.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you are completely self-sufficient and simply looking for maintenance-free living or require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take...
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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87 reviews
9.6
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87 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
7%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
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Everything is going very well at Storypoint. She loves it there. There are so many activities to keep her busy. I would recommend to others. The staff is exceptional working with the residents. [name...
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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77 Photos available
9.4
Review score
52 reviews
9.4
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52 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
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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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1313 Photos available
8.8
Review score
32 reviews
8.8
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32 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
13%
3 star
9%
2 star
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Based on the items you had in your survey, overall I was very impressed with deer creek, I would recommend highly to anyone looking for elderly care, the most important of all is my mom is happy .
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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7.9
Review score
52 reviews
7.9
Review score
52 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
40%
3 star
10%
2 star
2%
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They were wonderful to my mother in law. But they, like so many facilities, are understaffed. Also, as we were settling in there, they had many director shifts. There seemed to be new administration all the...
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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Photo of Belvedere Senior Housing
2323 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Towne Centre
77 Photos available
5 star
51%
4 star
31%
3 star
10%
2 star
2%
1 star
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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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5 star
66%
4 star
19%
3 star
10%
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Although Wittenberg Village has experienced some recent changes, the community is a perfect fit for my mom and the other residents. The activities keep her busy, and she really enjoys all of the extra...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Crown Point Christian Village
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.5
Review score
22 reviews
6.5
Review score
22 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
14%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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14%
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The communication leaves something to be desired. Nursing staff communicates well most of the time, but the business side is not good at all. Also, they have lost 3 deliveries. 2 were replaced, while one ...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Count on Crown Point Christian Village to help you live better and age with grace. On our scenic 70-acre campus in Crown Point, Indiana, you’ll find a welcoming, serene and safe Christian community that feels like home. You’ll make new friends and stay close to family. And with all of your needs...
Photo of Wyndmoor of Portage
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5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
Photo of Cedarhurst of Dyer
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
6.5
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17 reviews
6.5
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17 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
24%
3 star
6%
2 star
18%
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We toured this beautiful facility 2-years ago. This was the first place we looked at. I told a friend who's father was in assisted living that I was looking & she had all good things to say about his...
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.
Cedarhurst of Dyer, lead by our Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, truly provides person-centered care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with the needed support that is as unique as they are. Whether in...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Merrillville, IN

The average cost of senior living in Merrillville is $4,067 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ogden Dunes, IN with an average of $3,942 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merrillville, IN, vs. nearby cities

Merrillville, IN
$4,067/mo
$4,053/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrillville, IN, vs. state and national averages

Merrillville, IN
$4,067/mo
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrillville, IN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,067/mo
$4,923/mo

Assisted living costs in Merrillville, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,916/mo
Studio
$4,492/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,142/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,999/mo

Senior living costs in Merrillville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Merrillville, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrillville, INIndianaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,067/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,923/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,599/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Merrillville, IN:$4,067/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Merrillville, IN:$4,923/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Merrillville, IN:$2,599/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merrillville, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrillville and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Merrillville, ININ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Merrillville, IN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merrillville have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merrillville, IN$5,108/mo$4,662/mo+9.6%
Indiana$4,805/mo$4,634/mo+3.7%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Merrillville, IN
2024 average cost:$5,108/mo
2023 average cost:$4,662/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$4,805/mo
2023 average cost:$4,634/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrillville, IN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Merrillville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrillville

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge in Country Club Hills, IL

5.0
I would like to commend the staff for their continued professionalism while my father has been there for the last three years. The process is definitely a hard one when you see a family members health changing and they need more help than we as family members can give individually. I would ...
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Residences at Deer Creek in Schererville, IN

5.0
My sister lived here and we absolutely loved it. When we visited her, all she talked about was how wonderful the food was and couldn't believe how much better it was after being in the hospital for three weeks. The nursing staff were very attentive to all her needs and she found the visits from ...
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Merrillville review score based on 90 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 18 Merrillville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merrillville review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Merrillville review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Merrillville, IN18 facilities
8.7
Hobart, IN19 facilities
8.3
Crown Point, IN17 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrillville assisted living

When assisted living 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 90 reviews of 18 Merrillville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrillville resident and family assisted living 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.
Merrillville, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Merrillville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrillville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Merrillville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrillville, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrillville assisted living

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 Merrillville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrillville, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.1%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrillville assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merrillville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrillville, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
72.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
61.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrillville assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merrillville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrillville, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrillville assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Merrillville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrillville, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
88.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrillville

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merrillville protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Anthony Majestic Care, Bickford of Crown Point and Virginia Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrillville, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near Merrillville, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merrillville, Indiana are Residences at Coffee Creek, Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields and StoryPoint Schererville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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