Best Senior Living in Merrillville, Indiana
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 23 senior care options in Merrillville: 6 communities and 17 home care agencies. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 942 public reviews.
- 23options listed
- 4average rating, 13 rated
- 942family reviews read
AVIVA Merrillville
Merrillville, Indiana
4.8(99)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Belvedere Senior Housing
Merrillville, Indiana
4.8(72)
Assisted Living
Towne Centre Living
Merrillville, Indiana
4.6(134)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Lincolnshire Health Care Center
Merrillville, Indiana
4.1(124)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Spring Mill Health Campus
Merrillville, Indiana
4(238)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
Merrillville, Indiana
3.9(45)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Merrillville
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (99 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families describe AVIVA Merrillville as a small, close-knit memory care and assisted living community where staff build personal relationships with residents and many report years of positive experience. However, a…
- 2
4.8 (72 reviews)· Assisted Living
Most reviewers describe Belvedere as a clean, welcoming assisted living community with a warm, active social atmosphere and a staff that goes out of its way to help families through the move-in process. A smaller number…
- 3
4.6 (134 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Reviewers consistently praise Towne Centre Living for its caring staff, cleanliness, and helpful leadership, with several longtime family members reporting positive experiences over multiple years. The community offers…
- 4
Lincolnshire Health Care Center
4.1 (124 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 100 units
Reviewers describe Lincolnshire Health Care Center as clean, well-run, and staffed with attentive nursing and rehab teams, especially praising the admissions director for her guidance during the intake process. Google…
- 5
4 (238 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 64 units
Families describe Spring Mill Health Campus as a warm, attentive skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where administrators and nursing leadership are frequently praised by name. Reviewers highlight strong…
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Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center
3.9 (45 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 164 units
Reviews for Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center are mixed, with several families praising attentive, kind staff and a clean, welcoming environment, while one family described a serious lapse in care and…
What families say about senior living in Merrillville
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Merrillville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 92%
- Activities and social life 46%
- Cleanliness 46%
- Medical and nursing care 46%
- Management 38%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 54%
- Cost and billing 46%
- Management 31%
- Building and upkeep 23%
“Aviva is a great place. Staff is outstanding and the residents are well taken care of. They provide nutritional means and hands on care with compassion. Also the facility is exceptionally clean and the front door staff is super friendly .”
“Belvedere Senior Living has already exceeded my expectations. The facility is beautifully maintained, and the staff is exceptional! Many thanks to Stephanie, Janette, and Melissa for their hard work. Shout out to to Michelle Hynek, Director of Nursing, for running such a tight ship with compassion and care!”
“I like Towne Center because I live the people I was private pay, but Towne Center helped me get my waiver going after a year of being on the waitlist. Kudos to Rebecca and my sister POA. This community has nothing but loving and caring employees.”
Senior Living in Merrillville: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 1 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (8), medication management (7), 24-hour staff (7), gathering / activity spaces (6), housekeeping (6), laundry service (6).
Senior Living near Merrillville
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point4.6 mi | 24 | 4.1 / 5 | 4.6 mi |
| Schererville5.2 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.2 mi |
| Hobart5.4 mi | 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 5.4 mi |
| Highland7.7 mi | 11 | 3.9 / 5 | 7.7 mi |
| Gary7.9 mi | 5 | 3 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
| Dyer8.6 mi | 6 | 3.7 / 5 | 8.6 mi |
| Munster9.9 mi | 8 | 3.7 / 5 | 9.9 mi |
| Portage10.6 mi | 9 | 3.9 / 5 | 10.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 23 communities listed in Merrillville, 942 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Merrillville ask about.
- Home Care in Indiana: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- 7 Fun and Engaging Activities for Seniors in Indiana
- Top 5 Reasons You Should Live in Indianapolis
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Senior Living in Merrillville: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Merrillville, Indiana?
MyLivingChoice lists 23 senior living communities in Merrillville, Indiana, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Merrillville are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Home Instead (5★, 46 ratings), Comforting Hands Home Care Services (5★, 20 ratings), AVIVA Merrillville (4.8★, 99 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Merrillville?
Beyond senior living, Merrillville has home health (13 communities), at-home care (4 communities), assisted living (3 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (3 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Merrillville?
Families rate Merrillville senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 942 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Merrillville senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Merrillville communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 92%), activities and social life (mentioned for 46%), cleanliness (mentioned for 46%). The most common concerns are communication with families (54%), cost and billing (46%), management (31%).
How do Merrillville nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Merrillville carry an overall star rating, averaging 1 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Merrillville bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
