Best Memory Care in Merrillville, IN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 memory care communities in Merrillville, IN using IN Dept. of Health (IDOH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in IN
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Avg Walk Score: 31/ 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: 166The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Merrillville, IN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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.
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 composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Indiana score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
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.
AVIVA Merrillville
MC
RC
Merrillville
58
Facility 58
IN AVG 116
Rank #379 / 431
No
32
Facility 32
IN AVG 40
Rank #318 / 551
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 8
Rank #128 / 417
98.3% A+Meriam HillisMerillville 7900 Opco, LLCLatasha King
92
Facility 92
IN AVG 83
Rank #73 / 393
8
3
Facility 3
IN AVG 5
Rank #101 / 290
7
Facility 7
IN AVG 36
Rank #50 / 318
0.9
Facility 0.9
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #47 / 318
Towne Centre Assisted Living LLC
MC
AL
Merrillville (Ross Township)
274
Facility 274
IN AVG 116
Rank #11 / 431
Yes
45
Facility 45
IN AVG 40
Rank #244 / 551
1
Facility 1
IN AVG 8
Rank #156 / 417
77.4% -Rikki FordTowne Centre Assisted Living LLCCarmella Owens
68
Facility 68
IN AVG 83
Rank #383 / 393
19
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 5
Rank #280 / 290
52
Facility 52
IN AVG 36
Rank #268 / 318
2.7
Facility 2.7
IN AVG 1.9
Rank #198 / 318
Towne Centre
MC
AL
Merrillville
-Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 40
Rank #419 / 551
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Merrillville.

AVIVA Merrillville

7900 Rhode Island St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Overview of Aviva Merrillville

Aviva Merrillville, located in the peaceful city of Merriville, IN, is a premier and trusted provider of senior care services. Offering memory care and respite care, this care provider in Merrillville, Indiana ensures that residents not only rely on their high-caliber care but also enjoy the home-like and secure environment, and expert staff. The community boasts a very convenient location, and the specialized programs ensure that residents will find every activity and experience to be purposeful and enriching. The home also provides home-cooked, restaurant-style meals that cater to individual dietary needs and never fail to satisfy the palate. Attention is paid to every aspect of health, from movement to medication management, social experiences, and more. As this home greatly values respect and dignity, seniors and their families can rest assured that they are in the right hands.

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Overview of Towne Centre Assisted Living

Towne Centre Living is a 274-bed licensed assisted living and memory care community at 7250 Arthur Blvd in Merrillville, Indiana. Administered by Rikki Ford, the Lake County facility provides a full spectrum of senior care, including specialized memory support, short-term respite stays, and rehabilitation services.

The community operates as a state-licensed residential facility under Indiana’s Assisted Living Waiver Program, allowing eligible Medicaid participants to access long-term care services. While the community does not receive federal CMS star ratings, current 2026 filings show that the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero based on its most recent standard health and safety surveys. Occupancy is approximately 77%, reflecting steady local demand for its studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Support is provided 24/7 by a team of licensed nurses and personal care assistants who manage medication administration, diabetic monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. The clinical team coordinates a range of specialized on-site medical services, including outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, alongside psychiatric care and podiatry. Residents in the secure memory care neighborhood receive person-centered support designed to promote cognitive engagement and emotional well-being through structured routines and 24-hour supervision.

The community is designed around a central atrium with interior balconies and lounges, ensuring residents can enjoy light-filled communal spaces regardless of the weather. Residents live in pet-friendly apartments that include all utilities and high-speed cable, with weekly housekeeping and personal laundry provided.

Daily life at the facility is supported by several specialized spaces. A large activities center for billiards and games, a private movie theater, a library, and a coffee nook serve as social hubs. For wellness and recreation, the campus features a grand piano for live music, a community dance floor, and a full-service beauty salon and barber shop. Dining services provide three dietitian-approved meals daily in a social setting, with snacks and beverages available at all times. The campus also features secure outdoor courtyards and walking paths, while scheduled transportation is provided for medical appointments, local shopping, and group excursions in the Merrillville area.

Those seeking a large-scale, Medicaid-eligible community with a broad range of social programs and integrated medical services may find this setting appropriate. Interested parties should contact the administrator directly to discuss current staffing ratios and schedule an in-person tour to assess the 2026 quality performance and residential neighborhoods firsthand.

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Towne Centre

7250 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410
Overview of Towne Centre

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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does Indiana Medicaid cover memory care?

Indiana Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 memory care communities in Merrillville, IN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.