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Nursing Home in Merrilleville

Merrillville Care Center

Nursing Home in Merrilleville

Merrillville Care Center

8800 Virginia Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 View map
Overview of Merrillville Care Center

Located in Indiana, the Merrillville Care Center offers a comprehensive range of services, making it a prime destination for those seeking long-term care, outpatient therapy, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, memory care, and various therapeutic interventions. Boasting a spacious and well-maintained facility, it caters to both short and long-term residency needs, providing specialized care for conditions such as dialysis, stroke, and diabetes. The center excels in discharge planning, pain management, cognitive training, and offers IV therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to residents’ well-being.
In addition to its reliability in various aspects of care, Merrillville Care Center extends its services to include amenities like pharmacy services, dental care, and eye care. This makes it a versatile and dependable choice for those seeking a long-term care home, Alzheimer’s and nursing home, or senior living facility. Seniors choosing this center can be confident in their decision, knowing they have access to a facility that prioritizes their health and well-being in a spacious and caring environment.

(219) 736-1310

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 36m per day 40m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 12m per day 2h 16m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 49m per day 3h 14m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 25m per day 27m per day 29m per day
Contact Merrillville Care Center

Compare Nursing Homes around Merrilleville The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.

3 facilities compared · CMS & IN Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Merrillville Care Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Golden LivingCenter
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Lincolnshire Health Care Center
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Address 1.9 miles from city center — 0.49 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus)

Address 8800 Virginia Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.03
27% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.49
In line with Indiana average

Indiana average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.9%
16% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 22.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.5%
29% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 10.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 61.4%
14% better than Indiana average

Indiana average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 33.3%
34% worse than Indiana average

Indiana average: 50.6%

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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