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Best Assisted Living in Merrillville, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Merrillville, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in IN
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Merrillville, IN our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Merrillville, IN.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Merrillville:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Complaints the state investigated and upheld, as published in the state record.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Belvedere Senior Housing
AL
Merrillville
140
Facility 140
IN AVG 125
Rank #77 / 251
Yes
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 35
Rank #249 / 301
Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
IN AVG 8
Rank #60 / 248
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #20 / 240
A+Stephanie WestphalBelvedere Slf LLCMichelle HynekD-11
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 5
Rank #200 / 240
31
Facility 31
IN AVG 36
Rank #175 / 241
2.8
Facility 2.8
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #203 / 239
Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC
AL
MC
Merrillville (Ross Township)
274
Facility 274
IN AVG 125
Rank #10 / 251
Yes
45
Facility 45
IN AVG 35
Rank #109 / 301
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1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #142 / 248
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
IN AVG 63.6%
Rank #49 / 240
-Rikki FordTowne Centre Assisted Living LLCCarmella OwensD19
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 5
Rank #234 / 240
52
Facility 52
IN AVG 36
Rank #217 / 241
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #199 / 239
Towne Centre
AL
MC
Merrillville
-Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 35
Rank #209 / 301
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Merrillville. See how we rank facilities

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Belvedere Senior Housing

343 E 90Th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Belvedere Senior Housing in Merrillville is an affordable, luxury assisted living community offering world-class hospitality. A home for 55 and older adults who seek an independent lifestyle, the retirement place provides a safe and secure environment for active and comfortable living. Belvedere Senior Living encourages residents to have a healthy well-being that continues to nurture the minds and souls of seniors during their golden years.

Residential living is filled with a loving, compassionate, and dignified approach to graceful living. Accommodations include companionship, assisted living apartments, personal care, housekeeping, laundry, and meals– delivered 24/7.

Phone: (219) 769-2145

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Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC

7252 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Memory care and assisted living are the two levels Towne Centre Assisted Living offers in Merrillville, IN. A resident gets help with bathing, dressing, and medication under the assisted living designation.

Secured and supervised, the memory care level is for a resident whose dementia carries a wandering risk. The second level is already in the building, so a resident who needs it later does not go looking for a new one.

At 274 beds, this is a high-capacity building, the sort of place that carries a wide range of programs. The administrator here is Ri Ford, and pets are allowed. Rehabilitation services are offered here too.

The area is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 45, so most trips need a car ride. Daily programming, events, and outings are part of the schedule.

Phone: (219) 736-2900

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Towne Centre

7250 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Towne Centre offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. Expect elegance and upscale accommodations at one of Wisconsin’s premier communities. The vibrant senior living community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff, who make residents feel like family. With the mission to reach and satisfy the holistic needs of its residents, the staff enriches the lives of its residents in a nurturing environment.

Towne Centre’s services and amenities are focused on personalized care for stress-free living. These include daily health checks, medication management, memory care therapy programs, and ADLs. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, three meals are served daily, a full-service salon and a calendar of activities are given to each resident, with a planned list of classes and outings for an engaging social life for an enhanced residential experience.

Phone: (219) 736-2900

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Merrillville, IN

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Indiana?

Assisted living in Indiana is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover assisted living?

Indiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Indiana) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Merrillville, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Merrillville, IN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Merrillville, IN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Merrillville, IN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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Assisted Living in Merrillville at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Merrillville, IN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 207The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Merrillville, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90