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AVIVA Merrillville

7900 Rhode Island St

4.8(99 ratings)· Merrillville average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Memory care security
24-hour supervision with secured entrances
Staff training
Care delivered by Certified Dementia Practitioners
Respite option
Short-term stays after hospital recovery or caregiver relief
Community size
Small, stand-alone memory care community

What Families Think

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 handful of reviewers reported serious dips in quality tied to leadership turnover and inconsistent care, including cleanliness and staffing complaints.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, attentive, and family-like
  • Facility consistently described as clean and well-kept
  • Individualized, relationship-based care plans
  • Active activities program praised by many families
  • Long-term residents stayed 4.5 to 7 years happily
  • Specialized memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia

The Bad

  • Several reports of high CNA turnover and inconsistent leadership
  • One detailed report of unwashed laundry and uncleaned rooms
  • One report of a withheld deposit without documentation
  • A few reports of rude or dismissive front-desk interactions

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

AVIVA Merrillville is a senior living community in Merrillville, Indiana offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 99 reviews.

About AVIVA Merrillville

AVIVA Merrillville is an assisted living and memory care community located in Merrillville, Indiana, serving residents from Merrillville and surrounding areas including Crown Point and Schererville. The community provides specialized memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, along with assisted living options and short-term respite care services.

The community emphasizes personalized, relationship-based care delivered by Certified Dementia Practitioners. Residents receive 24-hour supervision, secured entrances, on-site nursing, and comprehensive support designed to address the specific needs of those with memory impairment. Short-term respite care is available for recovery after hospital stays or to provide caregivers with temporary relief.

AVIVA Merrillville offers chef-prepared meals and engages residents through specialized programs under its Living With Confidence initiative, which focuses on promoting successful aging with an emphasis on joy, security, and fulfillment. Apartments are designed specifically to meet the comfort and functional needs of memory care residents, creating a homelike environment.

The community features a welcoming atmosphere with scenic beauty characteristic of the Lake County area. The facility maintains a close-knit environment where staff attention and personalized interaction are central to daily operations.

Types of Care at AVIVA Merrillville

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of AVIVA Merrillville

4.8overall · 99 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (99)

Jullien Pina

Jul 2026

via Google

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 .

thomas hyzny

Jul 2026

via Google

I love visiting. Staff is always nice and happy to see me. Mom is happy here

Moses Mutungire

Jul 2026

via Google

The first class facility in Seattle WA

Russell Fosnaugh

Jun 2026

via Google

Super great staff, friendly, helpful, and caring. And very clean and well managed by all 3 managers, Meriem, Tasha, and Shelly! I will recommend aviva for any loved one.

Kathy Fosnaugh

Jun 2026

via Google

I had the pleasure of being invited to your Elvis event from Jackie & Meriem for the residents and it was fabulous! Great staff, super clean, and even better company!!! Thanks Aviva!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does AVIVA Merrillville offer?

AVIVA Merrillville offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is AVIVA Merrillville located?

AVIVA Merrillville is located at 7900 Rhode Island St in Merrillville, Indiana.

What do families say about AVIVA Merrillville?

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 handful of reviewers reported serious dips in quality tied to leadership turnover and inconsistent care, including cleanliness and staffing complaints.

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