Aviva Merrillville provides memory care and respite care in Merrillville, IN. Memory care offers supervision and secured entrances for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care gives a family a short-term stay when the usual caregiver needs time away. Aviva Merrillville may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervision or for a family seeking temporary care.
The community has 58 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Memory care starts at $3,240 per month, giving families a baseline for planning the monthly cost of care. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available through the community for residents who need therapy while receiving care there. Special programs and outings for memory loss provide activities centered on residents with memory-related needs, while short-term stay services support temporary placements. Meriam Hillis serves as administrator, and Merillville 7900 Opco operates the community.
A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive will generally need transportation for routine errands. Planning for those rides will matter for everyday needs.







