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AVIVA Merrillville
Memory Care & Respite Care · Merrillville, IN
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AVIVA Merrillville

Memory Care & Respite Care · Merrillville, IN
7900 Rhode Island St, Merrillville, IN 46410 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Aviva Merrillville

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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.

Facility Direct Line (219) 525-4123
Facility Direct Line (219) 525-4123
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
57
Bed community size
58-bed community Rank #379 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th out of 431 homes we track in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #129 / 417Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 417 homes we track in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #318 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 318th out of 551 homes we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
98%
Rank #4 / 410Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 410 homes we track in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 410. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
57 / 58
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License Number25-013733-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

AVIVA Merrillville is legally operated by Merillville 7900 Opco, LLC, and administered by Meriam Hillis.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Residential
58 units
Total beds
58 units

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour supervision, secured entrances, emergency response.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingLatasha King

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(219) 531-2485

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Internet Access
Cable Tv
Keyless Entry System
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Stay, Assistance with daily activities, Special programs and outings for memory loss

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,240 per month

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. IN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (79% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (14% below)
• Total complaints (40% below)
• Complaints per year (41% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 733 This facility has 79% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (7 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 79% better Rank #50 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 50th out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.92.47 This facility has 64% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.9 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 64% better Rank #45 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 45th out of 309 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 309 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 819 This facility has had 58% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 47 This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%58% This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 8% better
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 35 This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better Rank #101 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 101st out of 290 homes we track in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 11.7 This facility has 41% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.7).↓ 41% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 88 This facility has complaint visits in line with the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 8).— At avg
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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Merrillville's city center to AVIVA Merrillville's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.2 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus)

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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.
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.
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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%
Facility 77.4%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #115 / 410
-Rikki FordTowne Centre Assisted Living LLCCarmella Owens19
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 #190 / 309
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 #129 / 417
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IN AVG 66.9%
Rank #4 / 410
A+Meriam HillisMerillville 7900 Opco, LLCLatasha King8
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 #45 / 309
Towne Centre
MC
AL
Merrillville-Yes
16
Facility 16
IN AVG 40
Rank #419 / 551
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Indiana

AVIVA Merrillville is located in Merrillville, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about AVIVA Merrillville

Who is the Director of Nursing at AVIVA Merrillville?

Latasha King is the Director of Nursing at AVIVA Merrillville.

Who is the owner of AVIVA Merrillville?

AVIVA Merrillville is legally operated by Merillville 7900 Opco, LLC, and administered by Meriam Hillis.

Is AVIVA Merrillville in a walkable area?

AVIVA Merrillville has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of AVIVA Merrillville?

According to IN state health department records, AVIVA Merrillville's license number is 25-013733-1.

When does AVIVA Merrillville's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, AVIVA Merrillville's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at AVIVA Merrillville?

AVIVA Merrillville's occupancy is 98%.

How long has AVIVA Merrillville been in business?

AVIVA Merrillville has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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